Defn: In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely. "Exactly wrought." Shak. His enemies were pleased, for he had acted exactly as their interests required. Bancroft.
EXACTNESS
Ex*act"ness, n.
1. The condition of being exact; accuracy; nicety; precision; regularity; as, exactness of jurgement or deportment.
2. Careful observance of method and conformity to truth; as, exactness in accounts or business. He had . . . that sort of exactness which would have made him a respectable antiquary. Macaulay.
EXACTOR
Ex*act"or, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. exacteur.]
Defn: One who exacts or demands by authority or right; hence, an extortioner; also, one unreasonably severe in injunctions or demands. Jer. Taylor.
EXACTRESS
Ex*act"ress, n. Etym: [Cf. L. exactrix.]
Defn: A woman who is an exactor. [R.] B. Jonson.
EXACUATE Ex*ac"u*ate, v. t. Etym: [L. exacure; ex out (intens.) + acuere to make sharp.]
Defn: To whet or sharpen. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
— Ex*ac`u*a"tion, n. [Obs.]