Definitions

precisely

ADVERB

exactly, just

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely accurately as well correctly literally specifically squarely strictly

WEAK

definitely even expressly for a fact for sure just so no ifs ands or buts no mistake on the button on the money on the nose plumb right sharp smack smack-dab square sure sure thing the ticket the very thing to a tee yes

Antonyms

WEAK

imprecisely questionably unsure

Example Sentences

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Future studies from the Rajasethupathy lab will focus on refining the genetic understanding of attention, with the goal of developing therapies that precisely adjust Homer1 levels.

From Science Daily

Users must know to begin their query “@uber” and phrase it precisely.

From The Wall Street Journal

But then, using technology to clean up messes made by earlier technologies is precisely what we’ve always done.

From The Wall Street Journal

He clicked off his microphone for the last time precisely 20 years ago after Texas beat USC on this storied field.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s just a deliberate strategy to strike precisely at the economic component, exports, and the country’s economy. Not only in ports, but throughout the country. It’s definitely more than just one region,” Vovk added.

From The Wall Street Journal

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