exact science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of exact science
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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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
While forecasting disease isn’t an exact science, there are some troubling signs.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
Exit polls are far from an exact science, but they are a good indicator of where the votes go.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
“Well, ballooning is not an exact science, you know. Besides, you might be needed here.”
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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