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

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

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 …

Dec 14, 2025 · exact (comparative exacter or more exact, superlative exactest or most exact) Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short …

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

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 been …

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

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

EXACT meaning: 1. completely correct in every detail: 2. to demand and get something from someone. Learn more.