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exact

/ɪɡˈzækt/
adjective
  1. Completely correct and accurate in every detail; not approximate.
    • She made an exact copy of the painting.
    • The exact location of the treasure remains unknown.
    • Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
  2. Very precise and careful about details.
    • Her exact instructions left no room for confusion.
    • He is very exact in his measurements when building furniture.
    • An exact scientist always double-checks the data.
Synonyms
strictpreciseaccurate
Antonyms
approximatevague
verb
  1. To demand and obtain something, often through force or authority.
    • The teacher exacted a promise from the students to finish their homework.
    • The conquerors exacted heavy taxes from the local population.
    • Years of hard work exacted a toll on his health.
Synonyms
demandextract
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