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exact

UK
/ɪɡˈzækt/
US
/ɪɡˈzækt/

Translations

exactverb
exacted
Past Simple
exacted
Past Participle
exacting
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzækt/
US
/ɪɡˈzækt/
The training regimen exacts total dedication from the athletes.
Le programme d’entraînement exige une dévotion totale de la part des athlètes.
extorquerSurtout pour de l’argent, des aveux ou des avantages obtenus par contrainte.
The corrupt official exacted bribes from local businesses.
Le fonctionnaire corrompu extorquait des pots-de-vin aux entreprises locales.
Additional translations
exacterLittéraire ou soutenu, surtout dans l’expression d’une vengeance ou d’une punition.
Synonyms
demand
require
levy
collect
extract
impose
enforce
claim
wrest
exactadjective
more exact
Comp.
most exact
Super.
UK
/ɪɡˈzækt/
US
/ɪɡˈzækt/
She gave an exact account of what happened during the meeting.
Elle a donné un compte rendu exact de ce qui s’est passé pendant la réunion.
The exact dimensions of the room were needed to order the correct amount of flooring.
Les dimensions précises de la pièce étaient nécessaires pour commander la bonne quantité de revêtement de sol.
précisEmploi d’insistance pour désigner le même élément, sans ambiguïté.
He stood on that exact spot when he proposed.
Il s’est tenu à cet endroit précis lorsqu’il a fait sa demande en mariage.
Additional translations
rigoureuxSe dit d’une méthode ou d’une discipline très stricte et exigeante.
Synonyms
precise
accurate
definite
specific
correct
unerring
right
strict
literal
Antonyms
approximate
imprecise
vague

Definitions

exactverb
To demand and obtain something, especially by force or authority.
The corrupt official exacted bribes from local businesses.
To inflict or impose something, such as revenge or punishment.
The villain exacted his revenge on those who had wronged him.
To demand as necessary or indispensable; to require.
The training regimen exacts total dedication from the athletes.
exactadjective
Precisely accurate or correct in every detail.
She gave an exact account of what happened during the meeting.
Not approximated in any way; precise.
The exact dimensions of the room were needed to order the correct amount of flooring.
Characterized by strict adherence to rules or standards.
He is known for his exact methods in scientific research.
Used to emphasize that you are referring to the very thing, person, place, or time mentioned and not to any other.
He stood on that exact spot when he proposed.
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