Meaning & use
exactly
In a precise and accurate manner, with no difference or error.
See it in a sentence
The recipe calls for exactly two cups of flour, no more and no less.
I'm not exactly sure what time the meeting starts tomorrow.
A note on using this word
Exactly is often used alone as a response to confirm agreement, meaning 'that is correct.'
Words with a similar meaning
preciselyaccurately
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Words with an opposite meaning
approximatelyroughly
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