Exact: meaning, definitions and examples

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exact

[ ɪɡˈzækt ]

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description

Correct in every detail; without any mistakes.

Synonyms

accurate, correct, meticulous, precise

Examples of usage

He gave an exact account of what had happened.
The instructions must be followed with exact precision.
She has an exact memory for detail.

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command

To demand and obtain by authority or by legal right.

Synonyms

command, demand, require

Examples of usage

The police can exact a heavy penalty for such crimes.
The landlord can exact rent from the tenants.

Translations

Translations of the word "exact" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exato

🇮🇳 सटीक

🇩🇪 genau

🇮🇩 tepat

🇺🇦 точний

🇵🇱 dokładny

🇯🇵 正確な (seikaku na)

🇫🇷 exact

🇪🇸 exacto

🇹🇷 kesin

🇰🇷 정확한 (jeonghwakan)

🇸🇦 دقيق

🇨🇿 přesný

🇸🇰 presný

🇨🇳 准确的 (zhǔnquè de)

🇸🇮 natančen

🇮🇸 nákvæmur

🇰🇿 дәл

🇬🇪 ზუსტი

🇦🇿 dəqiq

🇲🇽 exacto

Word origin

The word 'exact' comes from the Latin word 'exactus', which means 'precise' or 'accurate'. It has been used in English since the 16th century. Over time, 'exact' has maintained its meaning of being correct in every detail and without any mistakes. The verb form of 'exact' also originated from Latin, where it means 'to demand or obtain by legal authority'.