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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
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
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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