Associations to the word «Exacting»
Noun
- Scrutiny
- Revenge
- Vengeance
- Standard
- Retribution
- Redress
- Tribute
- Obedience
- Specification
- Etiquette
- Austerity
- Transporting
- Stacy
- Demand
- Toll
- Precision
- Requirement
- Creditor
- Caprice
- Subordinate
- Observance
- Whim
- Postage
- Tyrant
- Temper
- Righteousness
- Relaxation
- Tolerance
- Affection
- Landlord
- Toil
- Artisan
- Devotion
- Disposition
- Pledge
- Duty
- Stern
- Punishment
- Mistress
- Cruelty
- Trifle
- Promise
- Necessity
- Fidelity
- Submarine
- Clarity
- Oath
- Fault
- Homage
- Tyranny
- Censorship
- Temperament
Adjective
Wiktionary
EXACTING, adjective. Making excessive demands; hard to satisfy.
EXACTING, adjective. Requiring precise accuracy
EXACTING, verb. Present participle of exact
Dictionary definition
EXACTING, adjective. Having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; "fastidious microorganisms"; "certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements".
EXACTING, adjective. Severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards".
EXACTING, adjective. Requiring precise accuracy; "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation".
Wise words
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