← ← All Words A–Z

precisely

US /prɪˈsaɪsli/

adverb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

indicating exactness or preciseness

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The meeting starts at precisely nine o'clock, so please be on time.

Word Family

NounNoun
—
VerbVerb
—
AdjectiveAdj
AdverbAdv
precisely gốc

Synonyms

  • exactlyindicating exactness or preciseness
  • accuratelywith few mistakes
  • justused especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; - A.Lincoln

Collocations

  • Easy arrive precisely on time
    to arrive precisely on time, meaning to reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
  • Medium follow instructions precisely as directed
    to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding instructions precisely as directed
  • Hard precisely quantify investment portfolio exposure
    describing precisely quantify investment portfolio exposure (indicating exactness or preciseness)
  • Very Hard that is precisely where the dilemma lies
    a collocation phrase: that is precisely where the dilemma lies

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.