exact science

noun

1. a science, as chemistry or physics, that deals with quantitatively measurable phenomena of the material universe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exact science¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The Northern Ireland Prison Service said about 4,000 people move through prisons each year, and "while every step is taken to mitigate risk, it is not an exact science and on occasion some prisoners will make poor decisions".

From BBC

And it’s not an exact science.”

From Los Angeles Times

By its very nature, labelling something the best, or worst, of anything that has a history of almost 150 years is not an exact science.

From BBC

It is not an exact science as every year is different, but since the Premier League shifted to a 38-game season in the 1995-96 campaign, an average of 35.6 points has been needed to avoid relegation.

From BBC

"Managing those individuals is challenging and while every step is taken to mitigate risk, this is not an exact science and on occasion they will make poor decisions that lead to them being unlawfully at large," it said.

From BBC