precisely
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2500
pontosan
B1
1
pontosan
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to do [something] precisely
The machine is calibrated to cut the metal precisely to size.
A gépet úgy kalibrálták, hogy pontosan méretre vágja a fémet.
She followed the recipe precisely, down to the last pinch of salt.
Pontosan követte a receptet, az utolsó csipet sóig.
The GPS coordinates pinpointed the location precisely.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He measured the table precisely.
Pontosan megmérte az asztalt.
She spoke precisely about the problem.
Pontosan fogalmazott a problémával kapcsolatban.
The clock shows the time precisely.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precisely' with 'carefully'. While both can involve attention, 'precisely' means exactness, not just caution.
Maana
exactly and accurately
Miunganiko ya maneno
precisely because
|precisely timed
|measured precisely
|precisely defined
|precisely what
Visawe
exactly (The most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly less formal.)
|
accurately (Focuses more on correctness than on detail or exactness.)
Vinyume
approximately (Means 'close to but not exact', the opposite of being precise.)
|
vaguely (Means 'without clear or exact details', the opposite of precision.)
Mada
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In a way that is completely correct and exact.
In a way that is completely exact, accurate, and without any error or deviation.
B2
2
pontosan
A2
"So you think he's lying?" "Precisely."
„Szóval azt gondolod, hogy hazudik?” „Pontosan.”
"That's the reason we can't go." "Precisely so."
„Ez az oka, hogy nem tudunk menni.” „Pontosan így van.”
"You mean the meeting is at noon?" "Precisely."
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
"It is cold today." "Precisely."
„Ma hideg van.” „Pontosan.”
"You are right." "Precisely."
„Igazad van.” „Pontosan.”
"That is my point." "Precisely."
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse 'precisely' for agreement in casual speech, where 'exactly' is more common and natural.
Maana
exactly, that's right
Miunganiko ya maneno
yes, precisely
|precisely so
Visawe
exactly (Most common equivalent in casual conversation for agreement.)
|
absolutely (Expresses strong agreement but without the nuance of exactness.)
Vinyume
not exactly (Used to indicate partial disagreement or correction.)
Mada
communication
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to say that something is exactly right.
Used to emphasize strong agreement with what has just been said.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
precisely
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
Silabi na mkazo
pre - cisely (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cisely)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: precisely
- Plural: preciselies
Familia ya neno
Semi
more precisely
1/mˈɔɹ pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
to give a more exact detail
Used to correct or make a statement more exact.
Mifano
- The meeting is on Monday—or, more precisely, Monday afternoon.
- She was born in France, or more precisely, in Paris.
quite precisely
1/kwˈaɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
with great accuracy
In a very exact and correct way.
Mifano
- The instructions explain quite precisely how to assemble the chair.
- He calculated the cost quite precisely before buying.
state precisely
1/stˈeɪt pɹɪsˈaɪsli/
fixed phrase
formal
say something exactly and clearly
To say something in an exact and clear way.
Mifano
- Please state precisely what happened that night.
- The report must state precisely how much was spent.