Exactly vs. Identical

Difference Between Exactly and Identical

Exactlyadverb

(manner) without approximation; precisely.

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

Identicaladjective

(not comparable) Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.

Exactlyadverb

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.He divided the coins exactly in half.He did it that way exactly to prove the point.His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.

Identicaladjective

(not comparable) Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; numerically identical.

Exactlyinterjection

Signifies agreement or recognition.

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

Identicaladjective

Of twins, sharing the same genetic code.

Exactlyadverb

indicating exactness or preciseness;

he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to doit was just as he said--the jewel was goneit has just enough salt

Identicaladjective

Exactly equivalent.

Exactlyadverb

just as it should be;

`Precisely, my lord,' he said

Identicaladjective

Approximating or approaching exact equivalence.

Exactlyadverb

in a precise manner;

she always expressed herself precisely

Identicalnoun

Something which has exactly the same properties as something else.

Identicalnoun

An identical twin.

Identicaladjective

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different;

rows of identical housescars identical except for their license platesthey wore indistinguishable hats

Identicaladjective

being the exact same one; not any other:;

this is the identical room we stayed in beforethe themes of his stories are one and the samesaw the selfsame quotation in two newspaperson this very spotthe very thing he said yesterdaythe very man I want to see