English · Word Candidate

exactly

/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Without approximation; precisely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không gần đúng; chính xác

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Adverb

Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chính xác, dùng để nhấn mạnh

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Adverb

He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Signifies agreement or recognition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đánh dấu sự đồng ý hoặc công nhận

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Interjection

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “exactly” mean?

Without approximation; precisely.

Is “exactly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.