exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/adverb 2exclamation 1forms 2 adverb2 •with no difference at all, and not just nearlyMeasure exactly so we can be sure it is right.The edge is not exactly straight. •Precisely, used to provide emphasis.He did it that way exactly to prove the point. exclamation1 •Signifies agreement or recognition.So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly! formsmore exactly · most exactly