Meaning
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Latin exāctus (the verb via Middle English exact), perfect passive participle of exigō (“demand, claim as due; measure by a standard, weigh, test”), from ex (“out”) + agō (“drive”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
perfecttruecorrectprecisestrictjustpreciselyaccuratelyspot ondemand
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: