Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæktli/
adjective precisely and accurately conforming to a standard; completely correct
A1 She knew exactly what to do.
A2 I need to follow the instructions exactly.
B1 The measurements must be followed exactly.
B2 The report needs to be accurate and exactly detailed.
C1 The scientist's findings were exactly what the team had hoped for.
C2 The artist's depiction of the landscape was exactly as it appeared in real life.
adverb used to emphasize that something is done with great precision or accuracy
A1 I understand exactly what you mean.
A2 She knew exactly where to find the key.
B1 The instructions were followed exactly as written.
B2 He knew exactly how to solve the problem.
C1 The project was executed exactly according to the plan.
C2 She knew exactly how to navigate through the complex legal system.
formal The measurements must be exactly precise for the experiment to yield accurate results.
informal I told you to meet me at 8:00 exactly, don't be late!
slang She's exactly the type of person you should avoid hanging out with.
figurative His words cut through me like a knife, hitting exactly where it hurts the most.
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