exact
Translation
exact, precise, accurate
Examples
What were his exact words?
What were his exact words?
The exact time of the accident is unknown.
The exact time of the accident is unknown.
Grammar Patterns
((exact)) ((noun)) correct in all details; precise We need the exact measurements.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precise, accurate, correct; Antonyms: inexact, approximate, vague
Etymology
From Latin 'exactus' (precise), from 'exigere' (to demand, measure), from 'ex-' (out) + 'agere' (to drive).
Memory Tips
It's 'exactly' what you need. No more, no less.