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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈsaɪsli/

precisely means: Exactly, with no difference or mistake in time, amount, position, or detail.

adverb

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Exactly, with no difference or mistake in time, amount, position, or detail.

  • The train arrived precisely at noon.
  • She described precisely what had happened.
  • Both pieces must be cut precisely to size.

Similar words: exactly, accurately

Opposites: approximately, imprecisely

Common phrases: precisely at noon, precisely the same, measure precisely

Questions about precisely

What does precisely mean?

Exactly, with no difference or mistake in time, amount, position, or detail.

What is precisely in other languages?

Türkçe: tam olarak · Español: exactamente · Français: exactement · Deutsch: genau · Italiano: esattamente · 日本語: 正確に

How do you pronounce precisely?

It is pronounced /prɪˈsaɪsli/.

How do you use precisely in a sentence?

The train arrived precisely at noon. She described precisely what had happened.

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