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exact

/ɪɡˈzækt/

Meanings
verb
To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

Examples :

"to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone"
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Related Words

Illustration habitually

habitually adverb

/həˈbɪtʃuəli/ /həˈbɪtʃəli/

By habit; in a habitual manner.

"He is habitually inattentive of time."

Illustration obedience

obedience noun

/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/

The quality of being obedient.

"Obedience is essential in any army."

Illustration homomorphism

homomorphism noun

/ˌhoʊməˈmɔːrfɪzəm/ /ˌhɑːməˈmɔːrfɪzəm/

A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

"A field homomorphism is a map from one field to another one which is additive, multiplicative, zero-preserving, and unit-preserving."

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration structured

structured verb

/ˈstrʌktʃərd/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəd/

To give structure to; to arrange.

"The teacher structured the lesson with a clear introduction, activity, and conclusion. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration methodical

methodical adjective

/məˈθɑdɪkəl/ /məˈθɒdɪkəl/

In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

"The chef followed a methodical recipe, measuring each ingredient precisely to achieve the perfect flavor. "

Illustration imperious

imperious adjective

/ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/

Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

"The manager had an imperious tone, always telling everyone what to do without listening to their suggestions. "

Illustration homomorphisms

homomorphisms noun

/ˌhoʊmoʊˈmɔːrfɪzəmz/ /ˌhɑːmoʊˈmɔːrfɪzəmz/

A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

"A field homomorphism is a map from one field to another one which is additive, multiplicative, zero-preserving, and unit-preserving."

Illustration conforming

conforming verb

/kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɔrmɪŋ/

(of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"She started conforming to her friends' fashion choices to fit in at the new school. "

Illustration definitely

definitely adverb

/ˈdɛf.nɪt.li/

Without question and beyond doubt.

"My teacher said the test is definitely going to be difficult. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"