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EXACTINGNESS

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ex⋅act⋅ing

  [ig-zak-ting]
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–adjective
1. rigid or severe in demands or requirements: an exacting teacher.
2. requiring close application or attention: an exacting task.
3. given to or characterized by exaction; extortionate.
Origin:
1575–85; exact + -ing 2

Related forms:
ex⋅act⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
ex⋅act⋅ing⋅ness, noun
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ex·act·ing   (ĭg-zāk'tĭng)   
adj.  

  1. Making severe demands; rigorous: an exacting instructor.

  2. Requiring great care, effort, or attention: an exacting task. See Synonyms at burdensome.

ex·act'ing·ly adv., ex·act'ing·ness n.
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