Precisely: meaning, definitions and examples
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precisely
[ prɪˈsaɪsli ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: imprecise, imprecisely, preciseness, precision.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,724, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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