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precisely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //pɹiˈsaɪsɫi// UK //pɹɪsˈaɪsli// pre·cise·ly General-service

adv. in an exact way, without any mistakes. You use this to show that something is completely correct or to agree with someone's point.

adv. in an exact and accurate manner; used to emphasize the accuracy of a description or the timing of an event.


SIMPLE

The meeting starts at precisely nine o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

The scientist measured the chemicals precisely to ensure the experiment would be safe and accurate.

COMPLEX

It is precisely because the data is so volatile that we must exercise extreme caution before drawing any definitive conclusions about the market's recovery.

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Origin

From precise + -ly.

Usage

Often used as a single-word response to indicate complete agreement with a previous statement.

Pitfall

He arrived precise at noonHe arrived precisely at noonLearners often use the adjective 'precise' where the adverbial form is required to modify a verb or a prepositional phrase.

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