exacting

Meanings

• Adjective

  Thorough, meticulous, or painstaking in execution or performance.

  - "The exacting standards of the chef ensure that every dish is prepared to perfection."
  - "The exacting details of the blueprint were carefully followed during construction."

• Adjective

  Demanding or expecting a high degree of accuracy, skill, or performance.

  - "The exacting boss demanded that the report be error-free."
  - "The exacting musician required perfection from every member of the orchestra."

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Synonyms

acquisitive , extortionate , grasping , money-grubbing , rapacious , demanding , demanding , niggly , pernickety

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exacting
exciting , igniting , insighting , frighting

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Homophones

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1. Exact (English) : To determine the precise measure, quantity, or number of something.
   

2. Exacting (English) : Thorough, meticulous, or demanding.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of exacting that leads to same result
exacting , exactingly , exactingness , exactingnesses , exact , exactable , exacted , exacter , exacters , exactor , exactors , exacts

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'exacting' is 'more exacting'. The superlative form is 'most exacting'.

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Etymology

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From the Latin exigere, meaning to demand or require.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'exacting' was first used in English during the late 15th century.

2. Exacting is an antonym of 'careless' or 'sloppy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perfectionism: A personality trait characterized by a desire to achieve flawlessness and high-quality results.

2. Meticulousness: A quality of being very careful and attentive to detail.

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Culture

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Exacting is a term often used in various contexts, such as art, music, and literature, to describe a high level of skill, precision, or dedication. For instance, an exacting artist may spend hours perfecting a single painting or sculpture, while an exacting musician may practice for countless hours to master a complex piece.

How to Memorize "exacting"

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   - Visualize a person meticulously putting together a jigsaw puzzle or a watchmaker carefully assembling a clock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exacting' with the image of a demanding teacher or a perfectionist boss.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'METICULOUS' to remember the meaning of 'exacting': Meticulous, Thorough, Inquisitive, Careful, Ultra-precise, Observant, and Scrupulous.

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