exact

xact

ˈgzækt

gzākt

/ɛɡzˈækt/

Definition & Meaning of "exact"in English

exact

ADJECTIVE

completely accurate in every detail

accurate

correct

nice

perfect

precise

Examples

The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.

(of a person) extremely attentive and detailed in their thoughts and actions

precise

Examples

She was an exact planner, leaving nothing to chance.

used to stress a particular thing or moment

dead

identical

same

very

precise

Examples

At that exact moment, the phone rang.

to exact

VERB

to demand or obtain something through force or with great determination

demand

Transitive: to exact sth

Examples

The tyrant exacted heavy taxes from his subjects, leaving them impoverished.

Lexical Tree

exactitude

exactly

exactness

exact

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Definition & Meaning of "exact"in English

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