To exact something is to not only demand it, but also obtain it. The most common things exacted—revenge, retribution, and that ilk—often require physical force, but other things …

EXACT definition: 1. in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in every way: 2. producing results that can be…. Learn more.

EXACT definition: strictly accurate or correct. See examples of exact used in a sentence.

1. strictly accurate or correct: an exact description. 2. precise, as opposed to approximate: the exact date. 3. admitting of no deviation, as laws or discipline; strict or rigorous. 4. capable of the greatest …

Definition of exact adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to call for, demand, or require: to exact respect from one's children. to force or compel the payment, yielding, or performance of: to exact money; to exact tribute from a conquered people.

Exact means correct in every detail. For example, an exact copy is the same in every detail as the thing it is copied from. I don't remember the exact words. The exact number of protest calls has not …

If something's exact, it's precise and completely accurate — as opposed to a guess, an estimate, or an approximation.

The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. We don't know the exact nature of the problem. Predicting the path of hurricanes is not an exact science.

exact meaning, definition, what is exact: completely correct in every detail: Learn more.