exact science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of exact science
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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To be sure, calculating real interest rates is not an exact science, since they are based on future inflation — and that is something we can only estimate.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
First, determining your risk tolerance isn’t an exact science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
“I think I’m confident because there’s no exact science on ramping up early and success, or being methodical and not participating to result in success during the season,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
"Other thefts are likely unreported and remain unknown as attributing cyber thefts to North Korea is not an exact science."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
“Ours is not an exact science, but we do what we can do.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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