exact Antonyms
Opposite of exact
• adjective (Context 1)
Not approximated in any way; completely accurate, precise, or correct in every detail.
"Please provide the inexact dimensions of the room so we can order the flooring."
• adjective (Context 2)
Marked by thoroughness and strict attention to detail; methodical and rigorous (of a person, discipline, or method).
"She is an careless scholar who verifies every primary source before publishing."
• verb (Context 3)
To demand and obtain something, especially a payment, tribute, or compliance, from someone through authority or force.
"The ancient empire sought to waive heavy tribute from its neighboring provinces."
• verb (Context 4)
To inflict or enforce a harsh penalty, cost, or retribution upon someone.
"Years of grueling physical labor eventually exacted a heavy toll on his health."
Similar words to exact
Words similar to exact shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: