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exacting
[ ig-zak-ting ]
/ ÉȘgËzĂŠk tÉȘĆ /
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adjective
rigid or severe in demands or requirements: an exacting teacher.
requiring close application or attention: an exacting task.
given to or characterized by exaction; extortionate.
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British Dictionary definitions for exacting
exacting
/ (ÉȘÉĄËzĂŠktÉȘĆ) /
adjective
making rigorous or excessive demandsan exacting job
Derived forms of exacting
exactingly, adverbexactingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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