Exacta (en. Exact)

/ek'sak.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being exact.
The exact measurement is fundamental in an experiment.
La exacta medida es fundamental en un experimento.
Precise result in an arithmetic operation.
The calculation results in an exact quantity.
El cálculo resulta en una cantidad exacta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exactus', which means 'demanded', 'executed with rigor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the answer is exact
It means that the answer is correct.
exacta la respuesta
at the exact moment
Refers to a precise moment in time.
en el momento exacto
exact copy
Indicates that something has been replicated without alterations.
exacta copia

Related Words

exactness
Quality of being exact.
exactitud
mathematical exactness
Precision in numerical calculations.
exactitud matemática
exactly
Adverb that indicates precision.
exactamente

Slang Meanings

Phrase used to confirm a statement.
Exactly! That's what I meant.
¡Exacta! Eso es lo que quise decir.
Used to denote that something is correct.
He said the answer was exact, and indeed it was.
Dijo que la respuesta era exacta, y efectivamente lo era.