exact science

noun

: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression

Examples of exact science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Counting the precise number of vulnerabilities fixed in a monthly patch release for Microsoft is never an exact science. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Measuring its audience is no exact science, either, though the numbers are inarguably significant. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Pitch-reading is far from an exact science, and plenty of highly experienced, intelligent players and pundits are completely in the dark about interpreting a 22-yard section of grass. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

However, this method is not an exact science for aging deer that are over 2 years old. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exact science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Medical Definition

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