PRECISELY

precisely, exactly, just, properly

(adverb) indicating exactness or preciseness; “he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do”; “it was just as he said--the jewel was gone”; “it has just enough salt”; “Properly speaking, all true work is religion.”--Thomas Carlyle

precisely, incisively, exactly

(adverb) in a precise manner; “she always expressed herself precisely”

precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the button

(adverb) just as it should be; “‘Precisely, my lord,’ he said”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

precisely (comparative more precisely, superlative most precisely)

(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

Synonyms: exactly, incisively, Thesaurus:exactly

Antonym: imprecisely

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

Source: Wiktionary

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PRECISE

Pre*cise", a. Etym: [L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise, p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae before + caedere to cut: cf. F. précis. Cf. Concise.]

1. Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality. The law in this point is not precise. Bacon. For the hour precise Exacts our parting hence. Milton.

2. Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious. Addison. He was ever precise in promise-keeping. Shak.

Syn.

– Accurate; exact; definite; correct; scrupulous; punctilious; particular; nice; formal. See Accurate.

– Pre*cise"ly, adv.

– Pre*cise"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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