exact

²exact

adj

Definition of EXACT

1

: exhibiting or marked by strict, particular, and complete accordance with fact or a standard

2

: marked by thorough consideration or minute measurement of small factual details

— ex·act·ness \-ˈzak(t)-nəs\ noun

Examples of EXACT

1. Those were his exact words.
2. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
3. We don't know the exact nature of the problem.
4. Predicting the path of hurricanes is not an exact science.
5. The police have an exact description of the killer.
6. Please take the most exact measurements possible.
7. He is very exact in the way he solves a problem.

Origin of EXACT

Latin exactus

First Known Use: 1533

Related to EXACT

Synonyms: accurate, bang on [chiefly British], dead-on, correct, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious

Antonyms: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

Related Words: legitimate, logical, sound, valid; errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect; rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

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