exact

exact

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɪɡˈzækt/]

Senses

1. exact (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

Example: The clock keeps exact time.

2. exact (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.

Example: a man exact in observing an appointment

3. exact (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

Example: An exact command,
Larded with many several sorts of reason.

4. exact (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

Example: to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone

5. exact (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To make desirable or necessary.

Example: I vvait, Madam, / To knovv vvhat your commands are; my deſignes / Exact me in another place.

6. exact (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce; to visit.

Example: to exact revenge on someone

7. exact (adv) — sense 7

Definition: exactly

Example: She's wearing the exact same sweater as I am!

Structure of the word

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