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exact
[ig-zakt]
adjective
strictly accurate or correct.
an exact likeness; an exact description.
Antonyms:precise, as opposed to approximate.
the exact sum; the exact date.
Antonyms:admitting of no deviation, as laws or discipline; strict or rigorous.
Synonyms: , ,capable of the greatest precision.
exact instruments.
characterized by or using strict accuracy.
an exact thinker.
Synonyms: , , , ,Mathematics.(of a differential equation) noting that the collection of all terms, equated to zero, is an exact differential.
verb (used with object)
to call for, demand, or require.
to exact respect from one's children.
to force or compel the payment, yielding, or performance of.
to exact money; to exact tribute from a conquered people.
Synonyms:
exact
/ ɪɡˈæ /
adjective
correct in every detail; strictly accurate
an exact copy
precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less
the exact sum
(prenominal) specific; particular
this exact spot
operating with very great precision
exact instruments
allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict
an exact mind
based mainly on measurement and the formulation of laws, as opposed to description and classification
physics is an exact science
verb
to force or compel (payment or performance); extort
to exact tribute
to demand as a right; insist upon
to exact respect from one's employees
to call for or require
this work exacts careful effort
Other Word Forms
- exactable adjective
- exacter noun
- exactor noun
- exactness noun
- nonexactable adjective
- preexact adjective
- quasi-exact adjective
- quasi-exactly adverb
- unexacted adjective
- ˈٲ adjective
- ˈٲԱ noun
- ˈٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exact1
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Example Sentences
The Home Office has a new target for how much additional asylum accommodation needs to be created to help achieve the saving, but that exact figure is unknown.
"To understand the exact impact of upcoming tariff changes on individual bills, we recommend customers use our online tariff calculator," it said.
However, regardless of the exact terms of Farrell's return, and how long he plays for, a transition into coaching at Saracens appears inevitable.
Group leaders say they have confirmed at least 35 people were detained in the raids, and are still trying to pin down exact numbers.
Soldiers on both sides were exchanged that day, but neither Russia nor Ukraine gave an exact number of how many people were swapped.
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