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exacting

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

The English word “exacting” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Making great demands; difficult to satisfy.
  2. Of an action, task, etc., requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.
  3. Of a person or organization, characterized by exaction.

Etymology

From exact + -ing.

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