Main Entry: ex·act·ing

Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzak-tiŋ\

Function: adjective

Date: 1634

1 : tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
2 : requiring careful attention and precision

synonyms see onerous

— ex·act·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

— ex·act·ing·ness noun