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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
exactly
    adv 1: 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" [syn: precisely, exactly, just]
    2: just as it should be; "`Precisely, my lord,' he said" [syn:
       precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the
       button]
    3: in a precise manner; "she always expressed herself precisely"
       [syn: precisely, incisively, exactly] [ant:
       imprecisely, inexactly]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Exactly \Ex*act"ly\, adv.
   In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard,
   or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely. "Exactly
   wrought." --Shak.
   [1913 Webster]

         His enemies were pleased, for he had acted exactly as
         their interests required.                --Bancroft.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for Exactly:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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