Precisely vs. Accurately

Precisely vs. Accurately — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Precisely and Accurately

Preciselyadverb

(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

I always try to express myself precisely.

Accuratelyadverb

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

Preciselyadverb

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

Accuratelyadverb

with few mistakes;

he works very accurately

Preciselyadverb

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

Accuratelyadverb

strictly correctly;

repeated the order accurately
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Preciselyadverb

in a precise manner;

she always expressed herself precisely

Preciselyadverb

just as it should be;

`Precisely, my lord,' he said