Exact
/ɪɡˈzækt/
Definitions
2 meaningsPrecisely conforming to a fact, standard, or rule; accurate.
/ɪɡˈzækt/
Precise and accurate
The exact time of the meeting is 2 PM.
💡 Simply: When something is exact, it's just right! Like, the exact amount of sugar for your cookies or the exact time you're supposed to meet a friend.
👶 For kids: When something is exact, it's just right, not too much or too little.
More Examples
She gave an exact description of the suspect.
Please provide the exact measurement.
How It's Used
"The exact solution to the equation is x = 5."
"Please provide the exact figures for the budget."
To demand and obtain (something, such as payment or a penalty) from someone or something.
/ɪɡˈzækt/
To demand and obtain (something) from someone.
The company exacted high fees from its customers.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bully demanding your lunch money. To exact something is to force someone to give you something.
👶 For kids: To make someone give you something.
More Examples
The conqueror exacted a toll from the villagers.
He exacted revenge for the insult.
How It's Used
"The authorities exacted a heavy fine for the violation."
"The king exacted tribute from the conquered territories."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
the exact opposite
Something that is completely different from something else.
"The exact opposite of what he said happened."
exact change
The correct amount of money, without the need for a return of change.
"Do you have exact change for the bus?"
From Latin *exactus* meaning "precise, accurate", the past participle of *exigere* ("to drive out, complete, ascertain").
Used since the 14th century, initially with meanings related to precision and precision in measurement and then extended to demand and payment
Memory tip
Think of an X that marks the spot - it's the EXACT location!
Word Origin
"precise, accurate"