exact

• Bezeichnet etwas, das in allen Einzelheiten völlig richtig, präzise und korrekt ist; auch eine Person kann so beschrieben werden, wenn sie sehr sorgfältig und gewissenhaft arbeitet.

Describes something that is completely correct, precise, and accurate in every detail.

1. Precise and accurateB1formal

   Strictly accurate or correct in every detail.

   Genaue

   • Please provide the exact measurements for the table.
   • She gave the exact time of the appointment.
   • The exact location of the treasure remains unknown.

   Synonymeaccuratecorrectfaithfulmeticulouspreciserightrigorousscrupuloustrueunerring

   Antonymeapproximateimpreciseinaccurateinexactloosevague

2. Complete and totalB2informal

   Used for emphasis to mean 'complete' or 'absolute'.

   Exakt

   • That is the exact opposite of what I said.
   • He is the exact person we need for the job.
   • This is the exact same model I was looking for.

   Synonymeabsolutecompleteentireoutrightperfectthoroughtotalutter

• Verb, das das Fordern und Erhalten von etwas bezeichnet, insbesondere von Zahlungen oder Informationen, oft mit Nachdruck, Macht oder Gewalt.

A verb used to indicate the act of demanding and obtaining something, especially payment or information, often through force or authority.

1. B2formal

   To demand and obtain something, often through force or authority.

   Eintreiben

   • The king exacted heavy taxes from his subjects.
   • They exacted a promise from him before releasing the documents.
   • The conquerors exacted tribute from the defeated nation.

   Synonymecompeldemandextortextractforcerequirewrestwring

   Antonymecedegivegrantofferprovide

2. Inflict or causeC1formal

   To cause something unpleasant to be suffered or experienced.

   Verhängen

   • The harsh winter exacted a heavy toll on the crops.
   • Years of stress exacted a toll on her health.
   • The war exacted a terrible price from the civilian population.

   Synonymecauseimposeinflictwreak