Exactness: meaning, definitions and examples
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exactness
[ ɪɡˈzæktnəs ]
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.
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.