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 The estimates aren't an exact science, and changes in the proposals would modify the economic impact. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024 As Parents reports, due dates are not an exact science. —

Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 Zain Jaffer, Zain Jaffer Foundation Ask Fun, Insightful Questions Picking the right hire is not easy, nor is there an exact science to it. —

Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024 Of course, this is a tidy story, and Chrisman-Campbell points out that making sense of trends isn't an exact science. —

Kai McNamee, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exact science

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Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exact science was in 1843

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“Exact science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exact%20science. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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