exact science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of exact science
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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This is not an exact science, but the cumulation of data is what led to the conclusion reached by Stella and many others.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Determining the points at which past Fed chairs became lame ducks is not an exact science, needless to say.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
The problem is that tax withholding isn’t an exact science, and it doesn’t account for all of the latest tax law changes or fluctuating factors, such as freelance income, investment income and charitable donations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
According to Scott Tranter, director of data science at Decision Desk HQ, forecasting is far from an exact science, even if modelers are normally trying their best to provide sober, statistically informed analysis.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024
I’m sure she knows the exact science of it.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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