precisely
/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/
adverb
🇬🇧 UK
/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/
🇺🇸 US
/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adverb
(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
“I always try to express myself precisely.”
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Meaning 2 · adverb
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
How this word is used
- Everyday “I always try to express myself precisely.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “precisely” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “precisely” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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