exact
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/ɪɡˈzækt/
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/ɪɡˈzækt/
adjective
A2
completely correct and without any mistakes
She gave the exact change to the cashier.
R
very precise and thorough
He was exact in his measurements for the new furniture.
R
done with precise methods and rules
The experiment was conducted with exact methods.
verb
R
to insist on getting something that is owed
The landlord will exact the rent from the tenants.
R
to cause something to happen, especially something negative
The heavy workload will exact a toll on the employees.
translation
completely correct and without any mistakes; very precise and thorough; done with precise methods and rules
to insist on getting something that is owed; to cause something to happen, especially something negative
Word Forms
3rd Present
exacts
Past
exacted
Perfect
exacted
Progressive
exacting