exact
/ɪɡˈzækt/adjective
उच्चारण इग्ज़ैक्ट
सटीक, ठीक
Basic word
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correct in every detail; very careful and accurate
सटीक, ठीक
- the exact time
- an exact copy
- I don't remember the exact date of the meeting.
+ 2 more examples
- What were his exact words?
- The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.
Synonyms precise accurate correct specific meticulous
Opposite approximate inexact rough vague
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[T] formal
to demand and get something from somebody, especially by using force or threats
(ज़बरदस्ती) वसूलना
- to exact revenge
- The landlord exacted a heavy fine from the tenant.
- The enemy exacted a high price for its victory.
+ 1 more example
- The long climb exacted a toll on the trekkers.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
exact (adjective)
Completely correct and detailed: the exact time, the exact amount. It usually comes before a noun.
पूरी तरह सही और विस्तृत: the exact time, the exact amount। यह प्रायः noun से पहले आता है।
- Tell me the exact time of the train.
- I don't remember her exact words.
the exact same / exact + noun
'The exact same' stresses that two things are identical. Some careful writers prefer 'exactly the same'.
'The exact same' दो चीज़ों के पूरी तरह एक जैसे होने पर बल देता है। कुछ सावधान लेखक 'exactly the same' पसंद करते हैं।
- He bought the exact same bag as mine.
exact sth from sb (verb, formal)
To demand and get something, such as payment or revenge, by force or authority. It is formal.
बल या अधिकार से कोई चीज़ माँगना और पाना, जैसे भुगतान या बदला। यह औपचारिक है।
- The landlord exacted a heavy fine from the tenant.
- The storm exacted a heavy toll on the coast.
be exact about sth / to be exact
'To be exact' makes a figure more precise. Also 'exact in your work'.
'To be exact' संख्या को अधिक सटीक बनाता है। 'Be exact about' का अर्थ किसी बात में सटीक होना है।
- It took four hours, three and a half to be exact.
- Be exact about the dates in your answer.
+Collocations 5
exact + noun
timelocationamountnumbermeaningcause
- The police could not find the exact cause of the fire.
adjective + exact
almostnearlymorelessvery
- The doctor needed the very exact dose.
exact + science / copy
exact scienceexact copyexact matchexact replicaexact change
- Please keep exact change ready for the bus.
verb + exact (formal)
exact revengeexact a priceexact a promiseexact paymentexact obedience
- The king exacted obedience from all his officers.
not exact / not exactly
not exactlynot the exactnot quite exactnot very exact
- Her answer was not exactly wrong, but it was incomplete.
“More examples 5
- The exact date of the exam will be announced next week.
परीक्षा की सटीक तिथि अगले सप्ताह घोषित की जाएगी।
- Radhika gave the exact definition of the term in her answer.
राधिका ने अपने उत्तर में पद की सटीक परिभाषा दी।
- Mathematics is an exact science, but English has many shades of meaning.
गणित एक सटीक विज्ञान है, पर English में अर्थ की कई छटाएँ होती हैं।
- The thief left behind an exact copy of the key.
चोर ने चाबी की एक हू-बहू प्रति पीछे छोड़ दी।
- The long drought exacted a heavy price from the farmers.
लंबे सूखे ने किसानों से भारी कीमत वसूली।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Please tell me your exactly address.
✓ Please tell me your exact address.
Before a noun, use the adjective 'exact', not the adverb 'exactly'.
Noun से पहले adjective 'exact' आता है, adverb 'exactly' नहीं।
✗ The two bags are exact same.
✓ The two bags are exactly the same.
Use the adverb 'exactly' before 'the same'.
'The same' से पहले adverb 'exactly' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all talk about being correct, but they differ in strength and use.
ये सभी adjectives सही होने से जुड़े हैं, पर बल और प्रयोग में भिन्न हैं।
Clear and specific, with attention to small details; often used for measurements and instructions.
स्पष्ट और विशिष्ट, छोटे विवरणों पर ध्यान के साथ; माप और निर्देशों के लिए।
- Give me precise instructions.
Correct and free from mistakes; matches the facts.
सही और त्रुटिरहित; तथ्यों से मेल खाता है।
- The report is accurate.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep the accurate words: exact, precise, accurate, correct, meticulous (very careful about details), punctilious.
सटीक के शब्द याद रखिए: exact, precise, accurate, correct, meticulous (विवरणों के प्रति बहुत सावधान), punctilious।
§Grammar and usage
Usage, asked often: the verb exact means demand and get something by force ('exact revenge', 'exact a heavy price'); the adjective exacting means demanding a lot of care and effort ('an exacting teacher').
प्रयोग अक्सर पूछा जाता है: verb exact का अर्थ बल से माँगना और पाना है ('exact revenge', बदला लेना; 'exact a heavy price', भारी क़ीमत वसूलना); adjective exacting का अर्थ बहुत सावधानी और प्रयास माँगने वाला है ('an exacting teacher', कठोर शिक्षक)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
The exact opposite, exact science (a subject in which accurate measurements are possible, like physics), to be exact (to give more accurate details).
Collocations: the exact opposite (बिलकुल विपरीत), exact science (ऐसा विषय जिसमें सटीक माप संभव हो, जैसे भौतिकी), to be exact (सटीक कहें तो)।