exact meaning and definition

EXACT verb

Definition of exact (verb)

1. claim as due or just
   • "The bank demanded payment of the loan"
   • synonyms: demand
2. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
   • "the accident claimed three lives"; "The hard work took its toll on her"
   • synonyms: claim, take

EXACT adjective

Definition of exact (adjective)

1. marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact
   • "an exact mind"; "an exact copy"; "hit the exact center of the target"
   • antonym: inexact
2. (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct
   • "a precise image"; "a precise measurement"
   • synonyms: accurate, precise