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1. : to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain. from them has been exacted the ultimate sacrifice D. D. Eisenhower. 2. : to call for as necessary or desirable. exactable. ig-ˈzak-tə-bəl. adjective. exactor noun. or less commonly exacter. ig-ˈzak-tər. exact. 2 of 2. adjective.
in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in every way: The exact distance is 1.838 metres. The exact time of the accident was 2.43 p.m. to be exact "I still owe you £7, don't I?" "Actually, it's £7.30 to be exact." The exact location of the factory has yet to be decided. Synonym. precise. Opposites. imprecise. inaccurate. inexact.
admitting of no deviation, as laws or discipline; strict or rigorous. Synonyms: unbending, severe, rigid. capable of the greatest precision: exact instruments. characterized by or using strict accuracy: an exact thinker. Synonyms: scrupulous, demanding, punctilious, careful, methodical.
If something's exact, it's precise and completely accurate — as opposed to a guess, an estimate, or an approximation. Exact also has the meaning of taking something from someone, often money, and generally only given up with reluctance under the threat of force.
Exact means correct in every detail. For example, an exact copy is the same in every detail as the thing it is copied from.
1. To force the payment or yielding of; extort: exact tribute from a conquered people. 2. To demand and obtain by force or authority: a harsh leader who exacts obedience. 3. To inflict (vengeance or punishment, for example).
Exact definition: Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality.
Definition of exact adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · exact (comparative exacter or more exact, superlative exactest or most exact) Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
EXACT meaning: 1 : fully and completely correct or accurate; 2 : very careful and accurate
