exact

(ĭg-zăktˈ)

1. Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality: an exact account; an exact replica; your exact words.
2. Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate: an exact figure; an exact science.
3. Characterized by strict adherence to standards or rules: an exact speaker.

1. To force the payment or yielding of; extort: exact tribute from a conquered people.
2. To demand and obtain by or as if by force or authority: a harsh leader who exacts obedience. See Synonyms at demand.

Related Forms:

• ex·actˈa·ble adjective

• ex·actˈness noun

• ex·acˈtor, ex·actˈer noun