English word

Exact

Definitions

verb

  1. to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
  2. to call for as necessary or desirable

Synonyms for exact

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Synonyms by context

Accurate or correct in all details

adjective

Being exact or precise in amount, number, or extent

adjective

(of a measurement) Extremely precise or accurate

adjective

To demand and enforce the performance or payment of of

verb

  • demand
  • command
  • require
  • claim
  • compel
  • extort
  • extract
  • force
  • request
  • enjoin

To issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty

verb

To forcibly inflict or impose

verb

  • inflict
  • apply
  • administer
  • enforce
  • deliver
  • issue
  • deal out
  • mete out
  • dispense

Precisely accurate or correct

adverb

  • right on the button
  • exactly
  • precisely
  • dead on
  • right on the mark
  • spot on
  • on target
  • on the money
  • on the nose

Antonyms for exact

  • imprecise
  • approximate
  • untrue
  • fallacious
  • falsified

Opposite of accurate or correct in all details

  • inaccurate
  • inexact
  • imprecise
  • incorrect
  • untrue
  • erroneous
  • fallacious
  • falsified
  • invalid
  • obscure

Opposite of being exact or precise in amount, number, or extent

  • indefinite
  • approximate
  • ballpark
  • rough
  • approximative
  • estimated
  • inexplicit
  • unfocused

(of a measurement) Opposite of extremely precise or accurate

  • coarse
  • broad
  • loose
  • flexible
  • nonspecific

Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty

  • withdraw
  • retract
  • recall
  • repeal
  • rescind
  • revoke
  • abrogate
  • invalidate
  • quash
  • nullify

Opposite of to cause (a large amount of damage or harm)

  • destroy
  • fail
  • forget
  • ignore
  • neglect
  • receive
  • take
  • leave alone
  • disregard
  • mismanage

Opposite of to issue, establish or apply as a fee, charge, fine or penalty

  • remit
  • disapprove
  • displace
  • exonerate
  • give
  • remove
  • veto
  • save

Phrases

  • absolutely right
  • absolutely true
  • according to hoyle
  • accurately reflecting
  • all right
  • along the right lines
  • always effective
  • as it really happened
  • as plain as the nose on your face
  • as sure as eggs is eggs
  • as true as i'm sitting here
  • as true as i'm standing here
  • at length
  • au fait
  • based on facts
  • best possible
  • beyond a doubt
  • beyond doubt
  • beyond question
  • black and white
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