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exactly

adverb

ex·​act·​ly ig-ˈzak-(t)lē How to pronounce exactly (audio)
1
a
: in a manner or measure or to a degree or number that strictly conforms to a fact or condition
it's exactly 3 o'clock
these two pieces are exactly the same size
b
: in every respect : altogether, entirely
that was exactly the wrong thing to do
not exactly what I had in mind
2
: quite so
used to express agreement

Example Sentences

The levers need to be exactly positioned. we will meet at exactly six o'clock
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Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of exactly was in 1612

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