precisely

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to indicate exactness or great care in the expression or performance of an action.

  - "He precisely followed the instructions to assemble the furniture."
  - "The surgeon made the incision precisely where indicated."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

imprecisely

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Synonyms

exactly , incisively

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with precisely
presely , preciselyly

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Variants

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precisely

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Etymology

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From Old French près ('near') and precis ('exact'), from the past participle of preciser ('to make more exact').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'precisely' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, the term 'precisely' is used to indicate the exactness of a proof or a calculation.

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Related Concepts

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1. accuracy: The degree of correctness or freedom from error of something.

2. exactness: The quality of being exact or precise.

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Culture

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In literature, 'precisely' is often used to emphasize the importance of detail and accuracy. In art, it can refer to the technique of painting or drawing with great care and attention to detail.

How to Memorize "precisely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler or a tape measure to represent the idea of precision and exactness.
   - Visualize yourself performing an action with great care and attention to detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'precisely' with the image of a clock or a stopwatch.
   - Think of the word 'precisely' as meaning 'just right' or 'exactly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PRECISELY to remember the meaning: Precise, Reliable, Exact, Careful, Intentional, Systematic, Efficient, and Loyal.

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