Synonyms for

Exact

Verb / ɪˈgzækt / Another word for exact — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exactly or completely correct in every detail; to demand, obtain, or take with authority or right.

Synonyms & similar words

demand claim inexact precise accurate take precise accurate correct proper true meticulous rigorous strict unerring faultless flawless perfect unimpeachable authentic genuine legitimate valid veritable definite

Synonyms by register

Formal

precise accurate correct specific

Informal

spot on bang on just right perfect

Literary

veritable true

Antonyms

approximate vague imprecise general loose inaccurate

Common collocations

  • exact change
  • exact moment
  • exact location
  • exact wording
  • exact science
  • exact replica
  • exact amount

Word family

noun exactness
verb exact
adjective exact
adverb exactly

Usage note

Often used to emphasize precision or correctness. Can also be used as a verb meaning to demand or compel.

Example sentences

  1. Please follow the exact instructions on the package.
  2. The teacher wanted the students to be exact in their measurements.
  3. The detective solved the case with exact evidence.
  4. The ruler was used to make exact measurements.
  5. The weatherman's prediction was exact.

Quotes

  • 'A man must be exact with his words, for every syllable counts.' - Terry Goodkind
  • 'I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure: which is: Try to please everybody.' - Herbert Bayard Swope
  • 'I don't like things that can be reproduced. Wood isn't important in itself but rather in the fact that objects made in it are unique, simple, unpretentious.' - Georg Baselitz

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