to be precise

Thân thiện

To be precise, the carpenter uses a ruler to measure the wooden board.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Used to give more exact or specific information: This phrase introduces a statement that corrects, clarifies, or provides a more accurate detail about something just mentioned.

Usage

• The phrase "to be precise" is used to signal that the speaker is about to add a correction or a more exact piece of information. It often follows a more general statement.
• It functions as a sentence adverb, typically set off by commas.

Examples

• Adverb:

Advanced Usage

• "To be more precise": A common variant used to introduce a further level of detail or correction.

Variants and Related Words

• Properly speaking / Strictly speaking: Similar adverbial phrases used to indicate that a statement is being made according to a strict or precise definition.

Synonyms

• Exactly
• Specifically
• In fact
• Actually

Related Phrases

• That is to say: Used to introduce a rephrasing or clarification.
• In other words: Used to express something in a different way for clarity.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in actual fact
   • properly speaking, they are not husband and wife

Từ đồng nghĩa

• properly speaking
• strictly speaking