exact
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzækt/

Definition & Meaning of "exact"in English

01

completely accurate in every detail

exact definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most exact
Comparative
more exact
gradable
Examples
The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.
02

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

exact definition and meaning
Examples
She was an exact planner, leaving nothing to chance.
03

used to stress a particular thing or moment

Examples
At that exact moment, the phone rang.
to exact
01

to demand or obtain something through force or with great determination

Transitive: to exact sth
to exact definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
exact
3rd person singular
exacts
Present participle
exacting
Past simple
exacted
Past participle
exacted
Examples
The tyrant exacted heavy taxes from his subjects, leaving them impoverished.
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