precisely (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /prɪˈsaɪsli/
Definition
In exact terms; with accuracy and exactness.
Examples
He stated precisely what he wanted for his birthday.
The machine measures the temperature precisely to within a tenth of a degree.
Can you tell me precisely when the train is due to arrive?
How to Use precisely
- precisely at (prepositional phrase)
- Exactly at a specific time or place. — "The show starts precisely at 8 PM."
- precisely why (collocation)
- The exact reason for something. — "She explained precisely why the project failed."
- precisely the (collocation)
- Used to emphasize that something is exactly what is being referred to. — "This is precisely the book I wanted."
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