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EXACTING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Exacting.

Exacting - as an adjective

Having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

Example: "Fastidious microorganisms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fastidious

Exacting - as an adjective satellite

Severe and unremitting in making demands

Example: "An exacting instructor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sternstrict

Requiring precise accuracy

Example: "An exacting job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exigent

Exacting - as a verb

To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

Example: "To exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone"

To make desirable or necessary.

To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce.

Example: "To exact revenge on someone"

Example Sentences

"He is known for his exacting standards when it comes to cooking."
"The job requires an exacting attention to detail."
"She found the professor's grading to be highly exacting."
"The exacting requirements of the project made it difficult to find qualified candidates."
"He is an exacting boss who expects a lot from his employees."
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Word Game Points

Is EXACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exacting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exacting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is EXACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exacting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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