Exactness: meaning, definitions and examples

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exactness

 

[ ɪɡˈzæktnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in precision

The quality of being precise and accurate in details.

Synonyms

accuracy, correctness, precision

Examples of usage

  • He prided himself on the exactness of his measurements.
  • She demanded exactness in every aspect of her work.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being very careful and accurate.

Synonyms

meticulousness, rigor, thoroughness

Examples of usage

  • The exactness of her manners impressed everyone at the party.
  • His exactness in following the rules made him a reliable team member.

Translations

Translations of the word "exactness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exatidão

🇮🇳 सटीकता

🇩🇪 Genauigkeit

🇮🇩 ketepatan

🇺🇦 точність

🇵🇱 dokładność

🇯🇵 正確さ

🇫🇷 exactitude

🇪🇸 exactitud

🇹🇷 doğruluk

🇰🇷 정확성

🇸🇦 دقة

🇨🇿 přesnost

🇸🇰 presnosť

🇨🇳 精确性

🇸🇮 natančnost

🇮🇸 nákvæmni

🇰🇿 дәлдік

🇬🇪 სიზუსტე

🇦🇿 dəqiqlik

🇲🇽 exactitud

Etymology

The word 'exactness' originated from the Middle English word 'exactenesse', which came from the Old French word 'exacteness', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'exactus', past participle of 'exigere' meaning 'to drive out, demand, measure'. The concept of exactness has been valued throughout history in various fields such as mathematics, science, and philosophy.

See also: exact, exacting, exaction, exactitude, inexact, inexactitude.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,482, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.