Definition

The condition of being precise and accurate without any mistakes or errors.

Example

The exactness of her calculations impressed everyone in the class.

Conversation

I really appreciate your exactness in your work.

Thanks! I think it helps avoid misunderstandings.

Yeah, I wish I could be that precise too.

It just takes practice, and it really pays off in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exactness → It is formed from "exact" (from Latin "exactus", meaning driven out or completed) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "exactness" refers to the quality of being precise or accurate.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'exact' meaning something that is completed or driven out to its precise form, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'exactness' is the state of being precise.

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