exact

UK /ɪɡˈzækt/ US /ɪɡˈzækt/
adj 5verb 3adv 1

Definitions

adj

1

Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

The clock keeps exact time.

He paid the exact debt.

2

Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.

a man exact in observing an appointment

In my doings I was exact.

3

Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

An exact command, Larded with many several sorts of reason.

4

Such that the kernel of each morphism is the image of the preceding one.

5

Such that it preserves short exact sequences.

verb

1

To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone

He said into them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

2

To make desirable or necessary.

I vvait, Madam, / To knovv vvhat your commands are; my deſignes / Exact me in another place.

3

To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce; to visit.

to exact revenge on someone

adv

1

exactly

She's wearing the exact same sweater as I am!

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