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exacting

/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzæktɪŋ/

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 obedience

obedience noun

/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/

The quality of being obedient.

"Obedience is essential in any army."

Illustration preparation

preparation noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

Illustration organization

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

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

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 assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration necessary

necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

Illustration meticulous

meticulous adjective

/mɨˈtɪkjuləs/

Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

"The tailor was meticulous in his work, carefully measuring and adjusting each piece of the suit before stitching it. "

Illustration standards

standards noun

/ˈstændədz/ /ˈstændɚdz/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school has high academic standards, so students must study hard to succeed. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

Illustration desirable

desirable noun

/dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/

A thing that people want; something that is desirable.

"There are plenty of desirables on display in the window."

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"