Adverb

(en adverb)

(manner) without approximation; precisely.

Measure exactly so we can be sure it is right.

The edge is not exactly straight.

(focus) Used to provide emphasis.

It was exactly an Eastern gray squirrel.

He divided the coins exactly in half.

He did it that way exactly to prove the point.

His complaint was exactly that she failed to meet the deadline by four days.

Adverb

(en-adv)

In a full manner; without lack or defect.

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In a full degree; to a full extent.

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The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule.

As a minimum; at least.

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