exact — meaning in English

English meaning

• accurate adj Correct and free from error; exact.
• exact adjective Perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.
• proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

Senses

exact is used for these senses in English:

• accurate Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty
• exact Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
• on the nose (idiomatic) Exact; precise; appropriate.
• proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]

exact — full definition

1. adjective Perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.
2. adjective Careful and precise by habit; strict about following rules or keeping promises.
3. verb To demand and enforce payment or compliance, sometimes forcefully.
4. verb To make something necessary or unavoidable.

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