exactitude

[ ig-zak-ti-tood, -tyood ]

/ ɪgˈzæk tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

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noun

the quality of being exact; exactness; preciseness; accuracy.

Nearby words

exact differential, exact science, exacta, exacting, exaction, exactitude, exactly, exactness, exacum, exaggerate, exaggerated

Origin of exactitude

From French, dating back to 1725–35; see origin at exact, -i-, -tude

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Examples from the Web for exactitude

But he shares with Foster Wallace a gift for exactitude, erudition, and moral concern.
Charles D’Ambrosio’s X-Ray Vision Is On Full Display In His New Essay Collection.|Steve Almond|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The idea of a competition in which exactitude and standards are paramount being decided by a Yiddish word is a little ferkakte.
Mazel Tov, Arvind! But Are You Sure It’s Not Kneydl?|Daniel Gross|May 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She did not understand its stiffness, its exactitude, its brilliancy or its hardness: and she heartily disliked all four.
The French Revolution|Hilaire Belloc
The drawings and countless studies of his youth bear witness to the care, patience, and exactitude of his 328 preparation.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 2 (of 4)|Richard Muther

She knew indeed what she did not want, but could not define with any exactitude what she did.
Leonore Stubbs|L. B. Walford
It is made from memory; but I will answer for its exactitude.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIII.--April, 1852.--Vol. IV.|Various
The whole of the exterior arrangements of the farm were indicative of the most scrupulous order, neatness, and exactitude.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6|Eugne Sue

British Dictionary definitions for exactitude

exactitude

/ (ɪɡˈzæktɪˌtjuːd) /

noun

the quality of being exact; precision; accuracy

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Word Origin and History for exactitude

exactitude

1734, from French exactitude (17c.), from exact (see exact(adj.)).

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