Dictionary Entry

exactly

adverb

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Meaning

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with complete accuracy; no more and no less than what is stated

Example Sentence

The instructions must be followed exactly or the experiment will fail.

Usage Note

Use 'exactly' to show that something matches perfectly or to agree strongly with someone in everyday speech and academic writing.

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