Adj.

exact

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Context

I don’t yet know the exact or correct number of cookies I need to bake for tomorrow’s party—I need to find out how many people are coming first. The exact or right amount I want to make is two cookies for every guest. Once I know how many cookies are needed, I will figure out the exact or proper supply of chocolate chips I need to bake them. Last year there were fifty guests, but this year I am expecting more; I want to be sure there is an exact or perfect amount for everyone—plus an extra five for me!

Quiz: Try again! What is the exact number that represents 10 + 10?

Just less than the number 20.
Very close to the number 20.
The number 20.

Definition

Memory Hook

Extremely Accurate and Correct That which is exact is extremely accurate and correct.

Word Ingredients

ex	→	out
act	→	do, measure

If an amount of something is to be exact, it must be carefully “measured out” to make sure that there is just enough of it.

Word Theater

Deep Space Nine According to Dax, the exact number of times the captain has seen his new friend is three.

Word Constellation

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Word Variants

exact ^v	→	demand; call for; force
exactitude ⁿ	→	perfect correctness