Precisely vs. Accurately — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Precisely and Accurately
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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.
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Accurately
Capable of providing a correct reading or measurement
An accurate scale.
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.
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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