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| pre·cise·ly [ prə ssslee ] |
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1. exactly: used to indicate that something is stated exactly
  That is precisely what I mean.
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2. accurately: with absolute accuracy
instruments that must be adjusted precisely before use
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3. in detail: in complete and accurate detail
Tell me precisely what happened.
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4. clearly: clearly and distinctly
She speaks very precisely.
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5. used for emphasis: used to add emphasis when specifying something
It was precisely because you didn't ask that she thought you didn't need her help.
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6. expressing agreement: used to indicate complete agreement with what has been said
"But I don't think they can be relied on." "Precisely."
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