Definition of exacting Exacting
/ɪgzæˈktɪŋ/ - [igzakting] - ex•act•ing
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What does exacting mean?
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| exacting - severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards" | ||
| stern, strict | ||
| demanding requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill; "found the job very demanding"; "a baby can be so demanding" | ||
| exacting - having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; "fastidious microorganisms"; "certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements" | ||
| fastidious | ||
| microbiology the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans | ||
| exacting - requiring precise accuracy; "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation" | ||
| exigent | ||
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Wiktionary 
- exacting (Verb)
Present participle of exact. - exacting (Adjective)
Making excessive demands; hard to satisfy. - exacting (Adjective)
Requiring precise accuracy.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- exacting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Exact - exacting (a.)
Oppressive or unreasonably severe in making demands or requiring the exact fulfillment of obligations; harsh; severe.
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exacting
Requiring close application or attention.
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🔤- exacting, verb, gerund of exact (infinitive).
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