'Precisely' definitions:

Definition of 'precisely'

(from WordNet)
adverb
Indicating exactness or preciseness; "he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"; "it was just as he said--the jewel was gone"; "it has just enough salt" [syn: precisely, exactly, just]
adverb
In a precise manner; "she always expressed herself precisely" [syn: precisely, incisively, exactly] [ant: imprecisely, inexactly]
adverb
Just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,' he said" [syn: precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the button]

Definition of 'Precisely'

From: GCIDE
  • Precise \Pre*cise"\, a. [L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise, p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae before + caedere to cut: cf. F. pr['e]cis. Cf. Concise.]
  • 1. Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality. [1913 Webster]
  • The law in this point is not precise. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • For the hour precise Exacts our parting hence. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • He was ever precise in promise-keeping. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Accurate; exact; definite; correct; scrupulous; punctilious; particular; nice; formal. See Accurate. [1913 Webster] -- {Pre*cise"ly}, adv. -- {Pre*cise"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'precisely'

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