precisely
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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“Current trends precisely match scientific projections from decades ago,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
California built its tradition of open government — including for citizen boards that set the rules for such functions as automotive repair and security guard licensing — precisely to keep well-funded corporate interests in check.
From Los Angeles Times
Although not spelt out precisely during the interview, the implication of Block’s trade rationale is that higher unemployment means economic weakness and this would in turn lead to deteriorating corporate financials.
From MarketWatch
This ability to precisely control how a material changes shape using light could lead to new types of devices.
From Science Daily
Scientists at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have now developed a new type of squeezed phonon laser that can precisely control these vibrations at the nanoscale.
From Science Daily
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