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Definition of precisely - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅cise

  [pri-sahys]
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–adjective
1. definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
2. being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount.
3. being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted.
4. definite or exact in statement, as a person.
5. carefully distinct: precise articulation.
6. exact in measuring, recording, etc.: a precise instrument.
7. excessively or rigidly particular: precise observance of regulations; precise grooming.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L praecīsus curtailed, brief, orig. ptp. of praecīdere to cut off, cut short, equiv. to prae- pre- + -cīsus, comb. form of caesus, ptp. of caedere to cut

Related forms:
pre⋅cise⋅ly, adverb
pre⋅cise⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. explicit. See correct.

Antonyms:
1. indefinite, vague.
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pre·cise·ly   (prĭ-sīs'lē)   
adv.  
  1. In a precise manner.
  2. Used as an intensive: Inferior equipment was precisely the reason some hikers refused to continue the climb.
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