Exactingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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exactingly

 

[ ษชษกหˆzรฆktษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of precision

Exactingly means in a manner that demands strict accuracy or exactness. It is often used to describe a way of doing something that requires great attention to detail and precision.

Synonyms

accurately, precisely, strictly

Examples of usage

  • She followed the instructions exactingly.
  • He scrutinized the report exactingly before submission.
  • The chef measured the ingredients exactingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "exactingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exatamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคŸเฅ€เค•เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช genau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokล‚adnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃ็ขบใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exactement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exactamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesin olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™esnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡†็กฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกkvรฆmlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™qiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exactamente

Word origin

The word 'exactingly' is derived from the adjective 'exact,' which comes from the Latin 'exactus', meaning 'freed' or 'driven out,' from the verb 'exigere,' meaning 'to demand, require.' The Latin term has roots in the words 'ex-' (out) and 'agere' (to drive or to do), indicating a sense of precision and demand for correctness. The adverbial form, 'exactingly,' was formed as the English language evolved, reflecting a focus on strict adherence to accuracy. Various fields, such as science, mathematics, and craftsmanship, require exact and meticulous work, which is where the adverb finds most of its usage today. Over time, the term has taken on a connotation of not just precision but also a rigorous, often critical approach to tasks and expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,585, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.