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exacting

UK
/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

Translations

exactingadjective
more exacting
Comp.
most exacting
Super.
UK
/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
exigeantQui demande beaucoup d’efforts, d’attention ou de compétence.
The exacting teacher expected nothing less than perfection from her students.
Le professeur exigeant n’attendait rien de moins que la perfection de ses élèves.
rigoureuxQui exige une grande précision et une attention minutieuse aux détails.
The exacting standards of the laboratory ensure that all experiments are conducted with utmost precision.
Les normes rigoureuses du laboratoire garantissent que toutes les expériences sont menées avec une précision extrême.
Additional translations
pointilleuxSe dit d’une personne ou d’une exigence très attentive aux détails; registre courant.
Synonyms
demanding
challenging
rigorous
strict
precise
meticulous
fastidious
Antonyms
lenient
easy
relaxed
exactverb

exacting

Gerund

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
exactgerund / present participle

exacting

Covers the participial adjective 'exacting' meaning demanding or rigorous.
It was an exacting task that tested their patience.
C’était une tâche exigeante qui mettait leur patience à l’épreuve.
Additional translations
rigoureuxPour une exigence, une discipline ou une méthode très stricte.
Synonyms
exacting
demanding
stringent
rigorous
strict
precise
meticulous
fastidious
onerous
taxing

Definitions

exactingadjective
Demanding a lot of effort, attention, or skill from someone.
The exacting teacher expected nothing less than perfection from her students.
Requiring precise accuracy or attention to detail.
The exacting standards of the laboratory ensure that all experiments are conducted with utmost precision.
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.
exactgerund / present participle
Making severe demands; requiring great effort, care, or precision.
It was an exacting task that tested their patience.
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