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Adjective
Accurate or correct in all details
“He has, apparently, perfected a procedure that can re-impregnate Jessie with an exact genetic replica of her son.”
Adjective
Being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
“I am saying that I am not a member of your French culture, but I will not be a member of American culture, here; I am an exact entity, exact person.”
Adjective
Made or done with extreme care and accuracy
“… the company stresses that its optical telescopes are exact instruments and should not be handled as toys.”
Adjective
Meeting the highest standard of accuracy
“… in order for the blind to fit properly, we must have the exact measurements of the window.”
Verb
Demand, call for
“In no case should an institution exact a price for these accommodations by demanding higher levels of productivity in exchange.”
Verb
To establish or apply as a charge or penalty
“… vowed to exact a heavy fine from any hockey player engaging in such outrageous behavior on the ice.”
Verb
To obtain or demand as a right, esp. through force or strength
“Her vicious treatment of him prompts the circus freaks to band together and exact their own terrible revenge.”
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