Precisely
Translation- Precisely
- Precise Pre*cise", a. [L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise,
p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae
before + caedere to cut: cf. F. pr['e]cis. Cf. {Concise}.]
1. Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined
or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal;
as, precise rules of morality.
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The law in this point is not precise. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
For the hour precise Exacts our parting hence. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
2. Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
He was ever precise in promise-keeping. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Syn: Accurate; exact; definite; correct; scrupulous; punctilious; particular; nice; formal. See {Accurate}. [1913 Webster] -- {Pre*cise"ly}, adv. -- {Pre*cise"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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precisely — 1> точно; определенно Ex: to state the facts precisely четко и ясно изложить факты Ex: tell me precisely what you want скажите мне точно, что вы хотите Ex: at six o clock precisely ровно (точно) в шесть часов 2> именно, точно так, совершенно… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
precisely — adv. 1) точно 2) именно, совершенно верно (как ответ) … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
precisely — adverb Date: 14th century exactly < precisely two o clock > sometimes used as an intensive < was popular precisely because he was so kind > … New Collegiate Dictionary
precisely — prɪˈsaɪslɪ нареч. 1) точно, строго, пунктуально The date is not precisely known. ≈ Дата известна не точно. 2) именно, совершенно верно (как ответ) точно; определенно to state the facts * … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
precisely — [prē sīs′lē, pri sīs′lē] adv. 1. in a precise manner 2. exactly: Also used as an affirmative reply, equivalent to “I agree” * * * pre·cise·ly (prĭ sīsʹlē) adv. 1. In a precise manner. 2. Used as an intensive: Inferior equipment was precisely the… … Universalium
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