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Synonyms of exact

9 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for exact is true. Other synonyms of exact are precise, perfect, strict and correct. The opposite of exact is approximate.

Synonyms and similar words for exact

adjectivePrecisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding...

  • perfectExact, correctly reflecting the original in all aspects.
  • trueConforming to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate.
  • correct
  • preciseBoth exact and accurate.

adjectivePrecisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

  • strictExact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular.

adverbExactly.

  • just
  • preciselyIn a precise manner; exactly.
  • accuratelyIn an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • spot onExact; correct; accurate; absolutely right.

Opposite of exact

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “precisely agreeing”.

  • inexact
  • impreciseNot precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.
  • approximateNearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “precisely or definitely conceived or stated”.

  • looseNot precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.

Meaning of exact

  1. adjective Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
  2. adjective Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.
  3. adjective Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

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Questions about synonyms of exact

What is another word for exact?
Exact has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as true, precise, perfect, strict and correct.
What is the opposite of exact?
The opposite of exact is approximate. Other antonyms of exact are imprecise.
What does exact mean?
Exact means precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

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