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Precisely vs. Accurately

Precisely and Accurately Definitions

Precisely

In a precise manner.

Accurately

Conforming exactly to fact; errorless.

Precisely

Used as an intensive
Inferior equipment was precisely the reason some hikers refused to continue the climb.

Accurately

Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits from a standard.

Precisely

(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
I always try to express myself precisely.

Accurately

Capable of providing a correct reading or measurement
An accurate scale.
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Precisely

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

Accurately

Acting or performing with care and precision; meticulous
An accurate proofreader.

Precisely

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

Accurately

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

Precisely

In a precise manner;
She always expressed herself precisely

Accurately

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

Just as it should be;
`Precisely, my lord,' he said

Accurately

With few mistakes;
He works very accurately

Accurately

Strictly correctly;
Repeated the order accurately

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