exacting meaning and definition

EXACTING adjective

Definition of exacting (adjective)

1. having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
   • "fastidious microorganisms"; "certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements"
   • synonyms: fastidious
   • antonym: unfastidious
2. severe and unremitting in making demands
   • "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"
   • synonyms: stern, strict
3. requiring precise accuracy
   • "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation"
   • synonyms: exigent