Meaning & Definition of word "Exact"

Exact

/ɪɡˈzækt/

1. To demand and obtain by force or authority.
- Example: The committee will exact a fine for any violations of the rules.

1. Not approximated in any way; precise or accurate.
- Example: Please give me the exact measurements of the room.
2. Identical in every detail; not differing in any way.
- Example: Her dress was an exact replica of the one worn by the model.
3. Conforming completely to fact or truth; not false or erroneous.
- Example: His account of the events was an exact portrayal of what happened.

From Latin 'exactus', past participle of 'exigere', meaning to drive out; to demand.

exactly:

used to emphasize agreement or confirmation.

exactly right:

completely accurate.

exact match:

a term used in data searching to indicate a perfect correspondence.

accuracy:

the quality of being true or correct.

precision:

the quality of being exact and accurate.

specificity:

the quality of being specific rather than general.

Meaning: Spot on

Example Sentence: That guess was spot on, you nailed it!

Meaning: On the nose

Example Sentence: Her prediction was on the nose; she knew exactly what would happen.