Precisely: meaning, definitions and examples

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precisely

[ prɪˈsaɪsli ]

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in time

In a way that is exact and accurate, without any deviation.

Synonyms

accurately, correctly, exactly

Examples of usage

She followed the instructions precisely to achieve the desired result.
The clock was set precisely to the correct time.

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in speech

Used to emphasize the accuracy or correctness of a statement or action.

Synonyms

definitely, exactly, specifically

Examples of usage

I precisely remember what happened that day.
He precisely calculated the measurements for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "precisely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precisamente

🇮🇳 ठीक-ठीक

🇩🇪 genau

🇮🇩 tepat

🇺🇦 точно

🇵🇱 dokładnie

🇯🇵 正確に (せいかくに)

🇫🇷 précisément

🇪🇸 precisamente

🇹🇷 tam olarak

🇰🇷 정확히

🇸🇦 بدقة

🇨🇿 přesně

🇸🇰 presne

🇨🇳 精确地 (jīngquè de)

🇸🇮 natančno

🇮🇸 nákvæmlega

🇰🇿 дәл

🇬🇪 ზუსტად

🇦🇿 dəqiqliklə

🇲🇽 precisamente

Word origin

The word 'precisely' originated from the Middle English word 'precisli', which came from the Old French 'precis', meaning 'precise'. The Latin root 'praecisus' means 'cut off'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in the English language.