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Added 9 October 2026

exacting

/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exacting at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
Of an action, task, etc., requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.
Of a person or organization, characterized by exaction.

verb

present participle and gerund of exact

Origin

From exact + -ing.

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