exacting

• Qualifie une personne, une tâche ou un standard qui exige beaucoup d'efforts, de précision ou d'attention aux détails.

Describes a person, task, or standard that demands great effort, precision, or attention to detail.

1. Demanding high standardsC1formal

   Requiring great effort, care, or precision; making rigorous demands.

   exigeant

   • The professor is known for his exacting standards in grading.
   • This job requires exacting attention to detail.
   • The exacting nature of the surgery left the team exhausted.

   Synonymescarefulchallengingdemandinghardonerouspainstakingpreciserigoroussternstrictstringenttough

   Antonymeseasyindulgentlenientpermissiveundemanding

2. Strict or severeC1formal

   Very strict and demanding in terms of rules or behavior.

   strict et sévère

   • The exacting discipline of the military academy shaped his character.
   • Her exacting expectations made her a difficult boss.
   • The exacting conditions of the experiment required precise measurements.

   Synonymesdemandingharshrigidrigorousseveresternstrictstringent

   Antonymeseasygoingindulgentlenientpermissivetolerantundemanding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exiger et d'obtenir quelque chose, en particulier un paiement ou des informations, souvent par la force ou l'autorité.

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.

   Exiger et obtenir

   • 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.

   Synonymescompeldemandextortextractforcerequirewrestwring

   Antonymescedegivegrantofferprovide

2. Inflict or causeC1formal

   To cause something unpleasant to be suffered or experienced.

   Infliger, faire subir

   • 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.

   Synonymescauseimposeinflictwreak