Exactingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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exactingly
[ ษชษกหzรฆktษชลli ]
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:
๐ต๐น exatamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช genau
๐ฎ๐ฉ tepat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ dokลadnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฃ็ขบใซ
๐ซ๐ท exactement
๐ช๐ธ exactamente
๐น๐ท kesin olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลesnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ presne
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็กฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ natanฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ nรกkvรฆmlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแกแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษqiq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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