Exact

German Meaning

genau

exakt

präzise

richtig

haargenau

pünktlich

penibel

fordern

abverlangen

erfordern

eintreiben

English Meaning

  1. Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality: an exact account; an exact replica; your exact words.
  2. Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate: an exact figure; an exact science.
  3. Characterized by strict adherence to standards or rules: an exact speaker.
  4. To force the payment or yielding of; extort: exact tribute from a conquered people.
  5. To demand and obtain by or as if by force or authority: a harsh leader who exacts obedience. See Synonyms at demand.