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 The relevance and authority of the Church and its buildings derive precisely from its rules, its liturgy. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 For Cattani, childhood offered a way into that subject precisely because of the innocence with which Filo encounters the world. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 That layer cake is impossible to precisely chart from the surface, but engineers sent sound waves into the ground and interpreted what echoed up into rough maps. — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, real data infrastructure applies temporal reasoning, asking not just who an entity is, but precisely when that information was valid. — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precisely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precisely
  1. just
  2. exactly
  3. strictly
  4. right
  5. carefully
Adverb
  • The measure that would allow the City Council to meet just once a week was included in Charter Amendment EE.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Allen received just over 19%, but was endorsed by Republican Stacy Korsgaden, who finished in third, and Patrick Wolff, a Democrat who finished in fifth, before Tuesday night.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of just
Adverb
  • All public school educators receive supplemental pay through the property tax, but exactly how much depends on their years spent teaching.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Although such caution is not new, relying on government signals and public investment sets up a perverse incentive for private companies not to invest in the absence of public support, which is exactly what governments want to avoid.
    — Tom Moerenhout, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exactly
Adverb
  • Opponents falsely claimed the bill targeted agriculture broadly, although it was tailored strictly to dog-breeding operations.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Shrubs are trimmed to accentuate their natural shape, while hedges are often shaped a little more strictly to maintain a uniform look.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strictly
Adverb
  • Caden Piening’s diving catch of an Alonza Barnett III pass right at the pylon — ruled a 6-yard touchdown with 1 second left.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Brisk weekend in Baltimore Sunday begins with a mostly clear sky and temperatures averaging in the low to mid-40s away from the bay and upper 40s right along the bayfront.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • That's a particularly important part of the equation because two-stroke engines rely heavily on carefully tuned exhaust systems to manage gas flow and extract performance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • No security tool catches every threat, so continue checking unexpected messages carefully.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of carefully

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“Precisely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precisely. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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