Dictionary Entry

precisely

adverb

Find the meaning of the word precisely, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

Back To Dictionary
1

Meaning

Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.

In an exact, accurate, or perfectly clear way; used to emphasize that something is completely true or correct.

Example Sentence

The instructions must be followed precisely to avoid any mistakes in the experiment.

Usage Note

Use 'precisely' when you need to stress that something is done with exactness or when agreeing strongly with someone, as in 'Precisely!'