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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 the exact role of astrocytes in these regions is still unclear, researchers believe they are likely contributing there as well.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

NAR evangelist Sean Feucht posted to Facebook: “President Trump posts the exact prophetic word about him from Kim Clement in Redding, California in 2007.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“If I had just gotten in the car and driven off with my wife and child at that exact moment, everything would have been fine,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And the company has pinpointed an exact year by which it’s urging the public to prepare for this event.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Not only is it the same hotel as the postcard, but it’s the exact same photo.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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