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- Dictionaryexact/ɪɡˈzakt/
adjective
- 1. not approximated in any way; precise: "the exact details were still being worked out"
verb
- 1. demand and obtain (something) from someone: "he exacted promises that another Watergate would never be allowed to happen" Similar
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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.
1. : exhibiting or marked by strict, particular, and complete accordance with fact or a standard. 2. : marked by thorough consideration or minute measurement of small factual details. exactness. ig-ˈzak (t)-nəs.
Exact means correct in every detail. For example, an exact copy is the same in every detail as the thing it is copied from.
adj. 1. correct in every detail; strictly accurate: an exact copy. 2. precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less: the exact sum. 3. ( prenominal) specific; particular: this exact spot. 4. operating with very great precision: exact instruments. 5. allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict: an exact mind.
Exact definition: strictly accurate or correct. See examples of EXACT used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of exact adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.