exact

//ɪɡˈzækt//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Adjective

exactCanonical form
more exactComparative
most exactSuperlative
1

Accurate and correct in every detail; precise.

Please give me the exact time of the meeting.

2

Characterized by strict accuracy or precision; not approximate.

The scientist recorded the exact measurements of the experiment.

Verb

exactInfinitive
exactPresent tense
exactedPast tense
exactedPast participle
exactingPresent participle
exactsThird-person singular
1

To demand and obtain something from someone, especially a payment or service.

The landlord exacted rent from his tenants every month.

2

To inflict or impose something, especially revenge or a penalty.

The king exacted revenge on those who betrayed him.