exact

exact
{{11}}exact (adj.) "precise, rigorous, accurate," 1530s, from L. exactus "precise, accurate, exact," pp. of exigere "demand, require," lit. "to drive or force out," also "demand, finish, measure," from ex- "out" (see EX- (Cf. ex-)) + agere "drive, lead, act" (see ACT (Cf. act)).
{{12}}exact (v.) mid-15c., from L. exactus, pp. of exigere (see EXACT (Cf. exact) (adj.)). Older in English than the adjective and retaining the literal sense of the Latin source. Related: Exacted.

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