precisely

adverb

pri-ˈsīs-lē How to pronounce precisely (audio)
Definition of preciselynext
1
as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference arrived precisely at noon

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2
as in exactly
in the same manner I feel precisely the same way as you do

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3
as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision measured the length of the board precisely

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Recent Examples of precisely That is precisely what Acosta de Samper did upon returning to her novel Dolores. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 Tracking plasma precisely Fusion is widely viewed as a potential source of carbon-free electricity, but maintaining stable plasma remains one of the biggest engineering challenges. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 Deliveries are the closest approximation of sales reported by Tesla but are not precisely defined in its shareholder communications. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Using motion-capture technology inside RMIT's wind tunnel facilities, the team precisely recorded how a live bird moves under real turbulence conditions. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for precisely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
  1. just
  2. exactly
  3. strictly
  4. right
  5. carefully
Adverb
  • Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Now that the news is out, ENHYPEN is doing more than just showing up for a panel.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of just
Adverb
  • That did not go well and still went exactly according to plan.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • As historian Anton-Hermann Chroust notes, many lawyers in the colonies did exactly that.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of exactly
Adverb
  • Submissions will be evaluated on creativity, distinctive musical identity, and understanding of global trends, with AI use strictly prohibited.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four.
    — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
Definition of strictly
Adverb
  • Finding vintage pants that fit just right is nearly impossible.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • But a new scenic highway — now the heavily-trafficked Palos Verdes Drive — also opened in 1926, connecting burgeoning Redondo Beach and San Pedro and passing right by the lighthouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Jennifer Storms, chief marketing officer for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said her team has carefully planned the timing of the spots to coincide with the burst of patriotism and celebration around America 250 events.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • That transition — from looking casually to carefully observing, first with powerful optics and then navigating with the naked eye — is what observational astronomy is all about.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026
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