precisely meaning and definition

PRECISELY adverb

Definition of precisely (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"
   • synonyms: exactly, just
2. in a precise manner
   • "she always expressed herself precisely"
   • synonyms: exactly, incisively
   • antonym: imprecisely
3. just as it should be
   • "`Precisely, my lord,' he said"
   • synonyms: exactly, on the button, on the dot, on the nose