Definitions

to a T

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ADJECTIVE

perfect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate exact ideal precise proper suitable true

STRONG

bull's-eye close express faithful fit model needed required requisite right sharp textbook

WEAK

certain dead-on definite distinct on the button on the money on-target strict to a turn unerring very

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect inexact unacceptable unfitting unsuitable

STRONG

inappropriate indefinite slow uncertain unfit unsuited

WEAK

broken flawed imperfect incomplete inferior part second-rate unbroken unfinished wrong

ADVERB

correctly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurately justly nicely perfectly precisely properly rightly

WEAK

befittingly decently decorously fitly fittingly well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unjustly wrongly

WEAK

flawed inaccurately incorrectly mistakenly

Example Sentences

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to a T

The following chart shows that the Kospi followed that to a T.

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

And now every time I’ve made it since, I follow these intricate instructions to a T.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2024

“Our team played the script to a T, except the finish,” said Maryland coach Mike Locksley.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2023

“We are following the regulations to a T and that’s the best we can do.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2022

But that is Rachel to a T, trying to work in just one last sin before leaving civilization.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver