exactly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   indicating exactness or preciseness

   I was doing exactly what they had told me to do.

2. 2
   adv

   Without approximation; precisely.

   Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.

3. 3
   adv

   Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

   He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

4. 4
   intj

   Signifies agreement or recognition.

   So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!

5. 5
   adv

   in a precise manner

6. 6
   adv

   just as it should be

Etymology

From exact + -ly.