exactly

Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (3)

  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: preciselyjust
  2. just as it should be“`Precisely, my lord,' he said”Synonyms: preciselyon the noseon the doton the button
  3. in a precise manner“she always expressed herself precisely”Synonyms: preciselyincisively
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Exactly \Ex*act"ly\, adv. In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely. "Exactly wrought." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

His enemies were pleased, for he had acted exactly as their interests required. --Bancroft. [1913 Webster]

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