exact Definition and Meaning in English (exact definition)

adjective
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Exact definition: Being precisely as specified or requested, without any deviation or approximation.

Definitions of Exact

  1. 1adjective

    Being precisely as specified or requested, without any deviation or approximation.

  2. 2verb

    To demand and obtain something from someone, especially payment or information, often with difficulty or by force.

Example Sentences

“Please provide the exact time of your arrival.”

“The police tried to exact information from the suspect.”

“We need the exact measurements for the new table.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounexactness
nounexaction
adjectiveexacting
adverbexactly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

exact revengecollocation

To get revenge on someone.

exact a tollexpression

To cause damage, suffering, or loss.

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Exact definition: Being precisely as specified or requested, without any deviation or approximation.
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'Exact' translates to 'exact' in English. Exact definition: Being precisely as specified or requested, without any deviation or approximation.
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