Inglês

exactness

gb/ɪɡzˈæktnəs/ us/ɪɡzˈæktnəs/
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Nome C1 property
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accuracy and precision

being completely correct and very precise

Padrão de uso: the exactness of [measurement/data/figure/detail]
Erro comum:
Exactness is about being precise/correct; it does not mean "fast" or "perfect" in every way.
Sinónimos
accuracy (emphasizes being correct rather than detailed.) | precision (emphasizes fine detail and small margins of error.)
Antónimos
inaccuracy (the presence of errors or incorrect information.) | imprecision (lack of fine detail or exact measurement.)
Colocações
a high degree of exactness |mathematical exactness |scientific exactness |exactness of measurement |exactness of the figures |verify the exactness |check the exactness |demand exactness |ensure exactness |absolute exactness
Temas
education |science |numbers |communication
Exemplos
  • The experiment depends on the exactness of the temperature readings.
  • We double-checked the report for exactness before sending it to the client.
  • Her calculations are known for their exactness.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • This scale measures weight with exactness.
  • Please check the exactness of these numbers.
Nome C1 property
2

careful attention to details

being very careful and not missing details

Padrão de uso: do [something] with exactness
Erro comum:
Do not confuse exactness (careful detail) with exact (meaning identical).
Sinónimos
meticulousness (stronger emphasis on careful detail and thorough checking.) | thoroughness (emphasizes completeness more than precision.)
Antónimos
carelessness (lack of attention that leads to mistakes.) | sloppiness (messy or poorly done work due to low standards.)
Colocações
work with exactness |carry out with exactness |attention to exactness |painstaking exactness |a demand for exactness |insist on exactness |professional exactness |exactness in preparation |exactness in record-keeping |exactness in copying
Temas
work |education |daily_life
Exemplos
  • She edited the manuscript with exactness and patience.
  • The job requires exactness, because a small mistake can cause big problems.
  • He copied the text with such exactness that even the punctuation matched.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • This work needs exactness.
  • He does his tasks with exactness.
Nome formal C1 property
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strict correctness to standards

following rules or standards exactly

Padrão de uso: require exactness in [procedure/format/specification]
Erro comum:
Exactness here is about not deviating from a standard, not about being "exactly on time" (punctuality).
Sinónimos
strictness (focuses on enforcing rules rather than accuracy itself.) | rigor (often used for careful, disciplined adherence to methods or standards.)
Antónimos
laxity (not strict; allowing relaxed standards or deviations.) | flexibility (willingness to adapt rather than follow a fixed standard exactly.)
Colocações
exactness in procedure |exactness in format |exactness in compliance |specification exactness |legal exactness |technical exactness |insist on exactness |require exactness |exactness of adherence |exactness in execution
Temas
business |law |education |engineering
Exemplos
  • The application must be completed with exactness, or it will be rejected.
  • Their style guide demands exactness in capitalization and punctuation.
  • In aviation, exactness in procedure is a safety issue.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The teacher wants exactness in the format.
  • This process requires exactness.
Nome formal C2 property
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literal, exact wording

using exactly the same words or meaning

Padrão de uso: the exactness of [wording/quotation/translation]
Erro comum:
Exactness is not the same as "clarity"; a very exact statement can still be hard to understand.
Sinónimos
literalness (emphasizes word-for-word matching, especially in interpretation or translation.) | verbatim accuracy (highlights exact reproduction of the same words.)
Antónimos
paraphrase (restating the idea in different words rather than the exact wording.) | approximation (giving something close to the original, not exact.)
Colocações
the exactness of the quotation |exactness of wording |exactness in translation |verbatim exactness |demand exactness in phrasing |quote with exactness |repeat with exactness |exactness of meaning |exactness of expression |insist on exactness of terms
Temas
language |communication |education
Exemplos
  • The lawyer questioned the exactness of the witness's quotation.
  • The translation aims for exactness of meaning rather than a word-for-word match.
  • He repeated her instructions with exactness, as if memorized.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Please copy this sentence with exactness.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
exactness
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktnəs/
US/ɪɡzˈæktnəs/
Sílabas e acento
ex - act - ness (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (act)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: exactness
  • Plural: exactness
Família de palavras
Core family
exact adjective A2 exactly adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
inexact adjective inexactly adverb inexactness noun
Advanced or less common
exacting adjective
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