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exacting
exacting /ɪgˈzæktɪŋ/ adjective
exacting
/ɪgˈzæktɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of EXACTING
[more exacting; most exacting]
: requiring much time, attention, or effort from someone : very difficult or demanding需要付出很多时间（注意力或努力）的；十分困难的；要求苛刻的

— exactingly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 14010 COCA: 15409

exacting

adjective

ex·​act·​ing ig-ˈzak-tiŋ How to pronounce exacting (audio)
1
: tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
2
: requiring careful attention and precision
exactingly
ig-ˈzak-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce exacting (audio)
adverb
exactingness noun

Synonyms

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onerous, burdensome, oppressive, exacting mean imposing hardship.

onerous stresses being laborious and heavy especially because distasteful.

the onerous task of cleaning up the mess

burdensome suggests causing mental as well as physical strain.

burdensome responsibilities

oppressive implies extreme harshness or severity in what is imposed.

the oppressive tyranny of a police state

exacting implies rigor or sternness rather than tyranny or injustice in the demands made or in the one demanding.

an exacting employer

Example Sentences

He has very exacting standards. he was shocked when his normally exacting supervisor complimented him on a job well done
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Word History

Etymology

from present participle of exact entry 1

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exacting was in 1634
TOEFL BNC: 14010 COCA: 15409

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