Exact
Example: De afmetingen zijn exact zoals op de tekening.
Definition
"Exact" is a preposition used to indicate that something corresponds precisely or accurately to another thing, leaving no room for difference or error, as in the phrase "De afmetingen zijn exact zoals op de tekening," meaning the measurements are exactly as shown in the drawing.
Etymology
The word "exact" comes from the Latin 'exactus,' meaning 'precise' or 'strictly accurate.' Originally, it referred to something that was thoroughly completed or measured. Did you know that the term also influenced English and other European languages with the same sense of precision and correctness?
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"Exact" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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