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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
ex·act·ly       [ig-zakt-lee] Pronunciation Key
–adverb
1.in an exact manner; precisely; accurately.
2.in every respect; just: He will do exactly what he wants.
3.quite so; that's right.

[Origin: 1525–35; exact + -ly]
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
ex·act·ly       (ĭg-zākt'lē)  Pronunciation Key 
adv.  
  1. In an exact manner; accurately.
  2. In all respects; just: Do exactly as you please.
  3. As you say. Used to indicate agreement.

WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
exactly

adverb
1. 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
2. just as it should be; "'Precisely, my lord,' he said" [syn: precisely
3. in a precise manner; "she always expressed herself precisely" [syn: precisely] [ant: imprecisely

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Exactly

Ex*act"ly\, adv. In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely. "Exactly wrought." --Shak.

His enemies were pleased, for he had acted exactly as their interests required. --Bancroft.

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