exact science
noun
: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Fortunately, humankind has decades of research in these exact sciences.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
And cinema is not an exact science.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 18 May 2026
Metro average The above table isn’t an exact science.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exact science
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“Exact science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exact%20science. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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exact science
noun
ex·act sci·ence
ig-ˈzakt-ˈsī-ən(t)s 
: a science (as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
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