exact


Definition: Meaning of, exact in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪɡˈzakt;ɛɡˈzakt /

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  1. completely correct in every detail
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  2. to be exact formal used to emphasize that what you are saying is exact
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  3. the exact colour/moment/type etc used to emphasize that the same thing is involved
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  4. the exact opposite (of somebody/something) someone or something that is as different as possible from another person or thing
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  5. something is not an exact science if you say that an activity is not an exact science, you mean that it involves opinions, guessing etc
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  6. someone who is exact is very careful and thorough in what they do [=  precise]
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
exact exacted exacted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
exacting exacts
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  1. formal to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force etc
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  2. exact revenge (on somebody) if someone exacts revenge, they punish a person who has harmed them
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  3. exact a high/heavy price if something exacts a high or a heavy price, it has a very bad effect on a person or on a situation
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