Trends of
exact

View usage for:

exact

(ɪgzækt)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense exacts, present participle exacting, past tense, past participle exacted

1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Exact means correct in every detail. For example, an exact copy is the same in every detail as the thing it is copied from.

I don't remember the exact words.

The exact number of protest calls has not been revealed.

It's an exact copy of the one which was found in Ann Alice's room.

Synonyms: accurate, very, correct, true More Synonyms of exact

exactly adverb [usu ADV with cl/group, oft ADVERB after verb]

Try to locate exactly where the smells are entering the room.

The system worked perfectly, exactly as his training and plans had led him to expect.

What exactly goes wrong with those suffering from senile dementia?

Both drugs will be exactly the same.

Barton couldn't remember exactly.

Synonyms: accurately, correctly, definitely, truly More Synonyms of exact

Synonyms: precisely, just, expressly, prompt [informal] More Synonyms of exact

Synonyms: precisely, yes, quite, of course More Synonyms of exact

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use exact before a noun to emphasize that you are referring to that particular thing and no other, especially something that has a particular significance.

[emphasis]

I hadn't really thought about it until this exact moment.

Do you really think I could get the exact thing I want?

It may be that you will feel the exact opposite of what you expected.

exactly adverb

These are exactly the people who do not vote.

He knew exactly what he was doing.

Synonyms: accurately, correctly, definitely, truly More Synonyms of exact

Synonyms: precisely, just, expressly, prompt [informal] More Synonyms of exact

Synonyms: precisely, yes, quite, of course More Synonyms of exact

3. adjective

If you describe someone as exact, you mean that they are very careful and detailed in their work, thinking, or methods.

Formal, exact and obstinate, he was also cold, suspicious, touchy and tactless.

4. verb

When someone exacts something, they demand and obtain it from another person, especially because theyare in a superior or more powerful position.

[formal]

Already he has exacted a written apology from the chairman of the commission. [V n + from/for]

They, too, would be likely to exact a high price for their cooperation. [V n from/for n]

5. verb

If someone exacts revenge on a person, they have their revenge on them.

She uses the media to help her exact a terrible revenge. [VERB noun]

[Also V n on n]

6. verb

If something exacts a high price, it has a bad effect on a person or situation.

The sheer physical effort had exacted a heavy price. [VERB noun]

The strain of a violent ground campaign will exact a toll on troops. [VERB noun + on]

7. See also exactly

See to be exact

More Synonyms of exact

exact in British English

(ɪɡˈzækt)

adjective

correct in every detail; strictly accurate

an exact copy

precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less

the exact sum

3. (prenominal)

specific; particular

this exact spot

operating with very great precision

exact instruments

allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict

an exact mind

based mainly on measurement and the formulation of laws, as opposed to description and classification

physics is an exact science

verb (transitive)

to force or compel (payment or performance); extort

to exact tribute

to demand as a right; insist upon

to exact respect from one's employees

to call for or require

this work exacts careful effort

Derived forms

exactable (exˈactable)

adjective

exactness (exˈactness)

noun

exactor (exˈactor) or exacter (exˈacter)

noun

Word origin

C16: from Latin exactus driven out, from exigere to drive forth, from agere to drive

exact in American English

(ɛgˈzækt; ɪgˈzækt)

adjective

characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of detail; very accurate; methodical; correct

an exact science

not deviating in form or content; without variation; precise

an exact replica

being the very (one specified or understood)

the exact spot where I put it

strict; severe; rigorous

an exact disciplinarian

verb transitive

to force payment of; extort

with from or of

to demand and get by authority or force; insist on

with from or of

to call for; make necessary; require

SIMILAR WORDS: corˈrect, deˈmand, exˈplicit

Derived forms

exactable (exˈactable)

adjective

exactness (exˈactness)

noun

exactor (exˈactor)

noun or exˈacter

Word origin

L exactus < pp. of exigere, to drive out, measure, determine < ex-, out + agere, to do: see act1

Examples of 'exact' in a sentence
exact

Voters can exact a price at the next election.It is better to look at country groups than exact positions in the tables.The time and exact location of the incident was not specified.There were reports of voices heard under the snow but rescue crews were unable to pinpoint the exact location.It was really interesting: we hit the exact numbers in the first year that we were projecting.I cannot say the exact number.I can't remember the exact price.An announcement detailing the exact route of the second phase of the project has been delayed by the government for almost two years, according to another insider.The figures do not give exact numbers of patients, and the government argues that some of the rise is due to hospitals getting better at recording malnutrition.On the site it is difficult to work out the exact geography of the battle.

In other languages
exact

British English: exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ ADJECTIVE

Something that is exact is correct, accurate, and complete in every way.

I don't remember his exact words.

American English: exact
Arabic: مَضْبُوط
Brazilian Portuguese: exato
Chinese: 精确的
Croatian: precizan
Czech: přesný
Danish: præcis
Dutch: exact
European Spanish: exacto
Finnish: tarkka
French: exact
German: genau
Greek: ακριβής
Italian: esatto
Japanese: 正確な
Korean: 정확한
Norwegian: eksakt
Polish: dokładny
European Portuguese: exato
Romanian: exact
Russian: точный
Latin American Spanish: exacto
Swedish: exakt
Thai: ถูกต้องแม่นยำ
Turkish: tam
Ukrainian: точний
Vietnamese: chính xác

British English: exact VERB

When someone exacts something, they demand and obtain it from another person, especially because they are in a superior or more powerful position.

Already he has exacted a written apology from the chairman of the commission.

American English: exact
Brazilian Portuguese: exigir
Chinese: 获得尤指因处于上级地位而强行要求
European Spanish: exigir
French: exiger
German: fordern
Italian: esigere
Japanese: 強要する
Korean: 요구하다
European Portuguese: exigir
Latin American Spanish: exigir

All related terms of 'exact'

Chinese translation of 'exact'

exact

(ɪɡˈzækt)

adj

(= precise) [time, number, word etc] 确(確)切的 (quèqiè de)
[person, worker] 严(嚴)谨(謹)的 (yánjǐn de)
(used for emphasis) 恰恰 (qiàqià)

vt

to exact sth (from sb) (frm) (向某人)索取某物 ((xiàng mǒurén) suǒqǔ mǒuwù)

astrology is not an exact science 占星术(術)并(並)不是一门(門)精确(確)的科学(學) (zhānxīngshù bìng bùshì yī mén jīngquè de kēxué)

to be exact 准(準)确(確)来(來)说(說) (zhǔnquè lái shuō)

1 (adjective) in the sense of accurate

Definition

correct in every detail

I can't remember the exact words he used.

Synonyms

accurate

a more accurate description of the terrain

very

Those were his very words to me.

correct

The information was correct at the time of going to press.

true

Everything I had heard about him was true.

particular

What particular aspects of the job are you interested in?

right

That's absolutely right!

express

I was warned not to leave my post without express orders.

specific

I asked him to be more specific.

careful

precise

We will never know the precise details of his death.

identical

authentic

faithful

His screenplay is faithful to the novel.

explicit

He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm.

definite

It's too soon to give a definite answer.

orderly

literal

unequivocal

faultless

on the money (informal)

unerring

These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.

veracious

Opposites

rough

loose

incorrect

careless

inaccurate

, approximate,

indefinite

imprecise

slovenly

inexact

2 (adjective) in the sense of meticulous

Definition

precise, as opposed to approximate

She is very punctual and very exact in her duties.

Synonyms

meticulous

He was so meticulous about everything.

severe

He had faced an appallingly severe task in the jungle.

careful

He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts.

strict

the strictest sense of the word

exacting

Our new manager has very exacting standards.

precise

They speak very precise English.

rigorous

He is rigorous in his control of expenditure.

painstaking

Police carried out a painstaking search of the area.

scrupulous

scrupulous attention to detail

methodical

She was methodical in her research.

punctilious (formal)

He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time.

1 (verb) in the sense of demand

Definition

to obtain or demand as a right, esp. through force or strength

He has exacted a high price for his co-operation.

Synonyms

demand

She demanded an immediate apology.

claim

They intend to claim for damages against the three doctors.

require

The rules require employers to provide safety training.

call for

force

interrogation techniques which force a confession out of a suspect

impose

command

He commanded his troops to attack.

squeeze

Joe squeezed some juice from the oranges.

extract

He tried to extract further information from the witness.

compel

wring

He hoped to put pressure on the British and wring concessions from them.

wrest

She wrested the suitcase from the chauffeur's grasp.

insist upon

extort

The kidnappers extorted a huge ransom for his release.

2 (verb) in the sense of inflict

Definition

to obtain or demand as a right, esp. through force or strength

I devised the perfect plan to exact my revenge.

Synonyms

inflict

The dog attacked her, inflicting serious injuries.

apply

The government appears to be applying the same principle.

impose

administer

He is shown administering most of the blows.

mete out

An examiner arrived to mete out justice.

deal out

Additional synonyms

in the sense of administer

Definition

to organize and put into practice

He is shown administering most of the blows.

Synonyms

execute,

do,

give,

provide,

apply,

perform,

carry out,

impose,

realize,

implement,

enforce,

render,

discharge,

enact,

dispense,

mete out,

bring off

in the sense of apply

Definition

to put to practical use

The government appears to be applying the same principle.

Synonyms

use,

exercise,

carry out,

employ,

engage,

implement,

practise,

execute,

assign,

administer,

exert,

enact,

utilize,

bring to bear,

put to use,

bring into play

in the sense of careful

Definition

very exact and thorough

He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts.

Synonyms

thorough,

full,

particular,

accurate,

precise,

intensive,

in-depth,

meticulous,

conscientious,

attentive,

exhaustive,

painstaking,

scrupulous,

assiduous

Synonyms of 'exact'

exact

Explore 'exact' in the dictionary

单词	exact
释义	Trends of exact View usage for: exact (ɪgzækt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense exacts, present participle exacting, past tense, past participle exacted 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Exact means correct in every detail. For example, an exact copy is the same in every detail as the thing it is copied from. I don't remember the exact words. The exact number of protest calls has not been revealed. It's an exact copy of the one which was found in Ann Alice's room. Synonyms: accurate, very, correct, true More Synonyms of exact exactly adverb [usu ADV with cl/group, oft ADVERB after verb] Try to locate exactly where the smells are entering the room. The system worked perfectly, exactly as his training and plans had led him to expect. What exactly goes wrong with those suffering from senile dementia? Both drugs will be exactly the same. Barton couldn't remember exactly. Synonyms: accurately, correctly, definitely, truly More Synonyms of exact Synonyms: precisely, just, expressly, prompt [informal] More Synonyms of exact Synonyms: precisely, yes, quite, of course More Synonyms of exact 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use exact before a noun to emphasize that you are referring to that particular thing and no other, especially something that has a particular significance. [emphasis] I hadn't really thought about it until this exact moment. Do you really think I could get the exact thing I want? It may be that you will feel the exact opposite of what you expected. exactly adverb These are exactly the people who do not vote. He knew exactly what he was doing. Synonyms: accurately, correctly, definitely, truly More Synonyms of exact Synonyms: precisely, just, expressly, prompt [informal] More Synonyms of exact Synonyms: precisely, yes, quite, of course More Synonyms of exact 3. adjective If you describe someone as exact, you mean that they are very careful and detailed in their work, thinking, or methods. Formal, exact and obstinate, he was also cold, suspicious, touchy and tactless. 4. verb When someone exacts something, they demand and obtain it from another person, especially because theyare in a superior or more powerful position. [formal] Already he has exacted a written apology from the chairman of the commission. [V n + from/for] They, too, would be likely to exact a high price for their cooperation. [V n from/for n] 5. verb If someone exacts revenge on a person, they have their revenge on them. She uses the media to help her exact a terrible revenge. [VERB noun] [Also V n on n] 6. verb If something exacts a high price, it has a bad effect on a person or situation. The sheer physical effort had exacted a heavy price. [VERB noun] The strain of a violent ground campaign will exact a toll on troops. [VERB noun + on] 7. See also exactly 8. See to be exact More Synonyms of exact exact in British English (ɪɡˈzækt) adjective 1. correct in every detail; strictly accurate an exact copy 2. precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less the exact sum 3. (prenominal) specific; particular this exact spot 4. operating with very great precision exact instruments 5. allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict an exact mind 6. based mainly on measurement and the formulation of laws, as opposed to description and classification physics is an exact science verb (transitive) 7. to force or compel (payment or performance); extort to exact tribute 8. to demand as a right; insist upon to exact respect from one's employees 9. to call for or require this work exacts careful effort Derived forms exactable (exˈactable) adjective exactness (exˈactness) noun exactor (exˈactor) or exacter (exˈacter) noun Word origin C16: from Latin exactus driven out, from exigere to drive forth, from agere to drive exact in American English (ɛgˈzækt; ɪgˈzækt) adjective 1. characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of detail; very accurate; methodical; correct an exact science 2. not deviating in form or content; without variation; precise an exact replica 3. being the very (one specified or understood) the exact spot where I put it 4. strict; severe; rigorous an exact disciplinarian verb transitive 5. to force payment of; extort with from or of 6. to demand and get by authority or force; insist on with from or of 7. to call for; make necessary; require SIMILAR WORDS: corˈrect, deˈmand, exˈplicit Derived forms exactable (exˈactable) adjective exactness (exˈactness) noun exactor (exˈactor) noun or exˈacter Word origin L exactus < pp. of exigere, to drive out, measure, determine < ex-, out + agere, to do: see act1 Examples of 'exact' in a sentence exact Voters can exact a price at the next election. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is better to look at country groups than exact positions in the tables. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The time and exact location of the incident was not specified. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There were reports of voices heard under the snow but rescue crews were unable to pinpoint the exact location. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It was really interesting: we hit the exact numbers in the first year that we were projecting. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I cannot say the exact number. The Sun (2016) I can't remember the exact price. Times, Sunday Times (2016) An announcement detailing the exact route of the second phase of the project has been delayed by the government for almost two years, according to another insider. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The figures do not give exact numbers of patients, and the government argues that some of the rise is due to hospitals getting better at recording malnutrition. Times, Sunday Times (2016) On the site it is difficult to work out the exact geography of the battle. Marius, Richard A Short Guide to Writing About History (1995) Of course no economic theory is going to provide an exact description of reality. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Those who are less exacting tend to appear more comfortable at the crease. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Opening the shutters to the world may also have exacted a price. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The question is what price they will exact. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Trade brought business and the people grew rich from the tolls exacted from the many caravans. Christianity Today (2000) Top of his requirements was a dressing room built to exact specified measurements. The Sun (2011) You can work that out only if you know the exact details of your scheme. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The exact number of anabolic steroid users is impossible to measure. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The exact moment cannot be distinguished by eyes of flesh. Hyland, Paul Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994) They knew its exact location and were told he was at home. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The second consideration is the exact position of the chalet in the resort. Times, Sunday Times (2010) What is learned from watching is not an exact copy but an interpretation. Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995) The exact price depends on the size of your home and number of residents. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The exact death toll remained shrouded in mystery. The Sun (2013) Very little is known about the exact details of its work. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The exact number mentioned has long been in dispute. Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) This is because of the obvious difficulties in working out the exact proportions of an animal from its fossilised skeleton. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Nobody claims their model is an exact description of the so-called "real world. Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) It may not be exact the first time, but practice makes perfect. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Like the maps, this interest in exact measurement is new. Andro Linklater MEASURING AMERICA (2002) That is not to demand exact policy detail, which often needs to be rewritten once a party enters government in any case. Times, Sunday Times (2010) On the whole, when feeling angry and wronged, women act with more speed and less thought of exacting longterm damage. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They proposed a modest change to the presentation of the accounts to improve transparency but not disclosing the exact payment to Dr Saunders. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In other languages exact British English: exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ ADJECTIVE Something that is exact is correct, accurate, and complete in every way. I don't remember his exact words. American English: exact Arabic: مَضْبُوط Brazilian Portuguese: exato Chinese: 精确的 Croatian: precizan Czech: přesný Danish: præcis Dutch: exact European Spanish: exacto Finnish: tarkka French: exact German: genau Greek: ακριβής Italian: esatto Japanese: 正確な Korean: 정확한 Norwegian: eksakt Polish: dokładny European Portuguese: exato Romanian: exact Russian: точный Latin American Spanish: exacto Swedish: exakt Thai: ถูกต้องแม่นยำ Turkish: tam Ukrainian: точний Vietnamese: chính xác British English: exact VERB When someone exacts something, they demand and obtain it from another person, especially because they are in a superior or more powerful position. Already he has exacted a written apology from the chairman of the commission. American English: exact Brazilian Portuguese: exigir Chinese: 获得尤指因处于上级地位而强行要求 European Spanish: exigir French: exiger German: fordern Italian: esigere Japanese: 強要する Korean: 요구하다 European Portuguese: exigir Latin American Spanish: exigir All related terms of 'exact' exact nature The nature of something is its basic quality or character. exact science If you say that a particular activity is not an exact science , you mean that there are no set rules to follow or it does not produce very accurate results. to be exact You say to be exact to indicate that you are slightly correcting or giving more detailed information about what you have been saying . the exact circumstances The circumstances of an event are the way it happened or the causes of it. sth is not an exact science there are no set rules to follow , or something may produce results that are not wholly accurate Chinese translation of 'exact' exact (ɪɡˈzækt) adj (= precise) [time, number, word etc] 确(確)切的 (quèqiè de) [person, worker] 严(嚴)谨(謹)的 (yánjǐn de) (used for emphasis) 恰恰 (qiàqià) vt to exact sth (from sb) (frm) (向某人)索取某物 ((xiàng mǒurén) suǒqǔ mǒuwù) astrology is not an exact science 占星术(術)并(並)不是一门(門)精确(確)的科学(學) (zhānxīngshù bìng bùshì yī mén jīngquè de kēxué) to be exact 准(準)确(確)来(來)说(說) (zhǔnquè lái shuō) 1 (adjective) in the sense of accurate Definition correct in every detail I can't remember the exact words he used. Synonyms accurate a more accurate description of the terrain very Those were his very words to me. correct The information was correct at the time of going to press. true Everything I had heard about him was true. particular What particular aspects of the job are you interested in? right That's absolutely right! express I was warned not to leave my post without express orders. specific I asked him to be more specific. careful precise We will never know the precise details of his death. identical authentic faithful His screenplay is faithful to the novel. explicit He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm. definite It's too soon to give a definite answer. orderly literal unequivocal faultless on the money (informal) unerring These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail. veracious Opposites rough , loose , incorrect , careless , inaccurate , approximate, indefinite , imprecise , slovenly , inexact 2 (adjective) in the sense of meticulous Definition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous He was so meticulous about everything. severe He had faced an appallingly severe task in the jungle. careful He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. strict the strictest sense of the word exacting Our new manager has very exacting standards. precise They speak very precise English. rigorous He is rigorous in his control of expenditure. painstaking Police carried out a painstaking search of the area. scrupulous scrupulous attention to detail methodical She was methodical in her research. punctilious (formal) He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time. 1 (verb) in the sense of demand Definition to obtain or demand as a right, esp. through force or strength He has exacted a high price for his co-operation. Synonyms demand She demanded an immediate apology. claim They intend to claim for damages against the three doctors. require The rules require employers to provide safety training. call for force interrogation techniques which force a confession out of a suspect impose command He commanded his troops to attack. squeeze Joe squeezed some juice from the oranges. extract He tried to extract further information from the witness. compel wring He hoped to put pressure on the British and wring concessions from them. wrest She wrested the suitcase from the chauffeur's grasp. insist upon extort The kidnappers extorted a huge ransom for his release. 2 (verb) in the sense of inflict Definition to obtain or demand as a right, esp. through force or strength I devised the perfect plan to exact my revenge. Synonyms inflict The dog attacked her, inflicting serious injuries. apply The government appears to be applying the same principle. impose administer He is shown administering most of the blows. mete out An examiner arrived to mete out justice. deal out Additional synonyms in the sense of administer Definition to organize and put into practice He is shown administering most of the blows. Synonyms execute, do, give, provide, apply, perform, carry out, impose, realize, implement, enforce, render, discharge, enact, dispense, mete out, bring off in the sense of apply Definition to put to practical use The government appears to be applying the same principle. Synonyms use, exercise, carry out, employ, engage, implement, practise, execute, assign, administer, exert, enact, utilize, bring to bear, put to use, bring into play in the sense of careful Definition very exact and thorough He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. Synonyms thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduous Synonyms of 'exact' exact Explore 'exact' in the dictionary
随便看	corolliform corolline coromandel coromandel coast corona corona australis corona borealis coronach corona discharge coronado coronae coronae australis coronae borealis coronagraph coronal coronal consonant coronally coronal mass ejection coronal suture coronaries coronary coronary artery coronary bypass coronary care unit coronary heart disease

Trends ofexact

exact

exact in British English

exact in American English

Examples of 'exact' in a sentenceexact

In other languagesexact

All related terms of 'exact'

Chinese translation of 'exact'

exact

adj

vt

Additional synonyms

Synonyms of 'exact'

exact

Trends of
exact

Examples of 'exact' in a sentence
exact

In other languages
exact