exactly

1. 1

   Without approximation; precisely.

   • Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.
   • The edge is not exactly straight.
2. 2

   Precisely, used to provide emphasis.focus

   • He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

syn. exact · perfectly · correctly · dead-nuts · definitely · directly · even · for sure · exactly · fully · incisively · just

ant. approximately · imprecisely · inaccurately · incorrectly · inexactly

1. 1

   Signifies agreement or recognition.

   • So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!