exact

adjective
UK: /ɪɡˈzækt/
US: /ɪɡˈzækt/

  1. Completely correct in every detail; not approximate.

    1. Tell me the exact time it happened, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist provided the exact measurements of the experimental setup. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize that something is precisely as described.

    1. This is the exact spot where we met. [ ] [ ]
    2. That's the exact reason why I decided to leave the company last year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

precise accurate correct strict demand extort
exact transitive-verb

  1. To demand and obtain (something, typically money or payment) from someone.

    1. He exacted a promise from me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rebels exacted a heavy toll of revenge upon their oppressors in the city. [ ] [ ]

  2. To inflict (revenge) on someone.

    1. The dictator exacted cruel punishments on his political opponents. [ ] [ ]
    2. The consequences of not following the rules may exact a significant financial cost. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exact" in English means: Completely correct in every detail; not approximate., Used to emphasize that something is precisely as described..

The phonetic transcription of "exact" is /ɪɡˈzækt/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exact": precise, accurate, correct, strict, demand, extort.

Example usage of "exact": "Tell me the exact time it happened, please.". More examples on the page.