exact (Meaning)
exact (v)
claim as due or just
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
exact (a)
marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
exact (s)
(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
exact (a.)
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect; true; correct; precise; as, the clock keeps exact time; he paid the exact debt; an exact copy of a letter; exact accounts.
Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual; as, a man exact in observing an appointment; in my doings I was exact.
Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.
To demand or require authoritatively or peremptorily, as a right; to enforce the payment of, or a yielding of; to compel to yield or to furnish; hence, to wrest, as a fee or reward when none is due; -- followed by from or of before the one subjected to exaction; as, to exact tribute, fees, obedience, etc., from or of some one.
exact (v. i.)
To practice exaction.
Synonyms & Antonyms of exact
Synonyms:
- rigorous
- stringent
- impeccable
- strict
- inerrant
- infallible
- flawless
- on the money
- bang on
- letter-perfect
- spot-on
- on target
- faultless
- on-target
- sound
Antonyms:
exact Sentence Examples
- The carpenter measured the exact dimensions of the door frame to ensure a perfect fit.
- The recipe called for an exact amount of salt, so she carefully measured it out.
- The scientist conducted an exact experiment to test the hypothesis.
- The map provided an exact location of the treasure, leading the adventurers to their prize.
- The clock showed the exact time, allowing her to catch her train.
- The detective had an exact description of the suspect, which helped them narrow down their search.
- The instructions provided an exact step-by-step guide on how to build the birdhouse.
- The recipe required an exact temperature for baking the cake, which she carefully monitored with an oven thermometer.
- The doctor prescribed an exact dosage of medicine for the patient, emphasizing the importance of following the instructions precisely.
- The architect drew up an exact blueprint for the new house, ensuring that every detail was accounted for.
FAQs About the word exact
claim as due or just, take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs, marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact, (
correct, good, proper, precise, accurate, true, perfect, so, dead-on, legitimate
inaccurate, incorrect, untrue, inaccurate, untrue, false, off,wrong, improper, improper
The carpenter measured the exact dimensions of the door frame to ensure a perfect fit.
The recipe called for an exact amount of salt, so she carefully measured it out.
The scientist conducted an exact experiment to test the hypothesis.
The map provided an exact location of the treasure, leading the adventurers to their prize.
