Exactitude (en. Exactness)
/ɛɡ.zak.ti.dyd/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Characteristic of being exact, precise.
The exactness of the results is essential in science.
L'exactitude des résultats est essentielle en science.
Quality of that which conforms to the truth.
We appreciate the exactness of the data provided.
Nous apprécions l'exactitude des données fournies.
Reliability in the performance of a task.
His exactness in work was noticed by his superior.
Son exactitude dans le travail a été remarquée par son supérieur.
Etymology
The word exactitude comes from the Latin 'exactitudo', derived from 'exactus' which means 'precise' or 'perfect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak with exactness
To express oneself in a precise and correct manner.
parler avec exactitude
the exactness of the facts
The truthfulness of the information or events.
l'exactitude des faits
exactness in measurements
Reliability of the physical measurements taken.
exactitude dans les mesures
Related Words
exact
Who conforms to reality.
exact
precise
Who is very exact, without error.
précis
rigorous
Who requires great rigor or exactness.
rigoureux
Slang Meanings
A way of saying that something is perfect.
This report is a total exactness.
Ce rapport est une exactitude totale.
Used to mock someone who is too meticulous.
He checks everything with a crazy exactness.
Il vérifie tout avec une exactitude de malade.