WordValeexactitude
the quality of being precise
In more detail
the quality of being exact; complete accuracy and precision in details
Examples
- The architect measured the building with exactitude to ensure everything was perfectly aligned.
How to use exactitude
Exactitude is a formal, somewhat literary noun referring to the quality of being precise and accurate, often used in academic, scientific, or technical contexts. It emphasizes both accuracy and careful attention to minute details. While precision is more common in everyday use, exactitude carries a stronger sense of rigor and carefulness.
Common phrases
- mathematical exactitude
- with exactitude
- scientific exactitude
- demand exactitude
- exactitude of detail
Synonyms
precision · accuracy · exactness · meticulousness · rigor
Opposites
imprecision · inaccuracy · vagueness
Word family
exact (adjective) · exactly (adverb) · exacting (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse exactitude with exaggeration or intensity, when it actually means the opposite—being precisely accurate rather than amplified or intensified.
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