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Webster 1913 Edition

adv.

In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely.

“Exactly wrought.”

Shak.

His enemies were pleased, for he had acted

exactly

as their interests required.

Bancroft.

adv.

Precisely according to rule or measure; nicely; accurately. A tenon should be exactly fitted to the mortise.

Precisely according to fact. The story exactly accords with the fact or event.

Precisely according to principle, justice or right.