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exact

[ig-zakt] / ɪgˈzækt /
ADJECTIVE
accurate, precise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate correct definite explicit identical literal perfect rigorous specific true
STRONG
clear clear-cut express right
WEAK
bull's-eye careful dead on distinct downright faithful faultless methodical nailed down nice on the button on the money on the numbers on-target orderly particular precise right on sharp unequivocal unerring veracious verbal verbatim
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flawed imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact loose obscure uncertain vague wrong
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy
WEAK
approximate careless incorrect uncareful unreliable
ADJECTIVE
meticulous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exacting meticulous painstaking rigorous scrupulous strict
STRONG
demanding detail-oriented
WEAK
conscientious conscionable finicky fussy heedful punctilious punctual severe
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless easygoing lenient
WEAK
approximate imprecise inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact uncareful unreliable
VERB
demand, call for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compel extort extract impose wrest
STRONG
assess bleed call challenge claim coerce command constrain force gouge levy oblige pinch postulate require requisition solicit squeeze wrench wring
WEAK
insist upon lean on put on shake down
Antonyms
STRONG
answer disapprove free give let go receive release

Example Sentences

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Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

She added that “I have stayed away from AI altogether in writing lately to avoid this exact scenario.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And if so, doesn’t that just blow up Sauer’s theory that the whole point of this clause was to protect the citizenship of these exact people?

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, it has made it extremely difficult to pinpoint an exact tariff cost for building materials, said Ed Brady, CEO of the Home Builders Institute.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Because at that exact moment, Dickie McGinity threw up his breakfast.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.