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 Meanings and Examples of PRECISELY
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precisely
 ad.  in a precise manner; just as it should be; indicating exactness or preciseness
Classic Sentence: (163 in 11 pages)
1  It was precisely at this moment that I forwarded my denunciation to the Prefecture in Paris.
Les Misérables (V1) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 6: CHAPTER II—HOW JEAN MAY BECOME CHAMP
2  The last of these stalls, established precisely opposite the Thenardiers' door, was a toy-shop all glittering with tinsel, glass, and magnificent objects of tin.
Les Misérables (V2) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER IV—ENTRANCE ON THE SCENE OF A DOLL
3  On raising the latch and crossing the threshold, one experienced precisely the same impression as when one enters at the theatre into a grated baignoire, before the grating is lowered and the chandelier is lighted.
Les Misérables (V2) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 6: CHAPTER I—NUMBER 62 RUE PETIT-PICPUS
4  The dormer window of the garret, through which the light fell, was precisely opposite the door, and illuminated the figure with a wan light.
Les Misérables (V3) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER IV—A ROSE IN MISERY
5  You will be here at five o'clock precisely.
Les Misérables (V3) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER XII—THE USE MADE OF M. LEBLANC'S FIVE-FRANC PIECE
6  Revolution is precisely the contrary of revolt.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER IV—CRACKS BENEATH THE FOUNDATION
7  It happened, that at precisely that moment, as proofs were wanting in the investigation directed against Thenardier in the matter of his daughters, Eponine and Azelma were released.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER II—EMBRYONIC FORMATION OF CRIMES IN THE INCUBATIO...
8  They did not notice the cholera which decimated Paris precisely during that very month.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER II—THE BEWILDERMENT OF PERFECT HAPPINESS
9  It was precisely at the point where the railing touched the neighboring wall.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER IV—A CAB RUNS IN ENGLISH AND BARKS IN SLANG
10  I shall expect you at dusk, at nine o'clock precisely, I warn you.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER VI—MARIUS BECOMES PRACTICAL ONCE MORE TO THE EXTE...
11  At nightfall, at nine o'clock precisely, as he had promised Cosette, he was in the Rue Plumet.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 9: CHAPTER II—MARIUS
12  A mob does not go precisely where it intends.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 11: CHAPTER VI—RECRUITS
13  They overshot Saint-Merry and found themselves, without precisely knowing how, in the Rue Saint-Denis.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 11: CHAPTER VI—RECRUITS
14  Gavroche was deeply preoccupied at that moment, but not precisely with his cartridges.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 12: CHAPTER VII—THE MAN RECRUITED IN THE RUE DES BILLETTES
15  He picked up the flag, which had fallen precisely at his feet.
Les Misérables (V4) By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 14: CHAPTER I—THE FLAG: ACT FIRST
Example Sentence: (39 in 3 pages)
16  Unless being precisely on time is important, don't bring up the tardiness issue with an employee who is occasionally late.
17  The lenses are ground to a high standard of precision.
18  He organized the team with military precision.
19  The whole play was executed with great precision.
20  Please handle this precision instrument carefully.
21  Aim for more precision in your style.
22  Your desired precision is too technical and also far too wordy.
23  Gary Near, a San Francisco attorney representing the plaintiffs, said the airlines have precise records of who should get refunds.
24  With her precise use of language and intimidating aspect, she was a typical traditional schoolmistress.
25  I don't know the precise meaning of the word 'gleaned'.
26  I can remember the precise moment when my daughter came to see me and her new baby brother in hospital.
27  She gave me clear and precise directions.
28  I can't give you a precise date.
29  Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness.
30  It was difficult to measure the precise impact of the labor action.