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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

exactingness

/ɛɡˈzæktɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does exactingness mean?

noun

The quality of being exacting; a strict or precise requirement. Exactingness is often associated with high standards and a keen sense of detail.

Example

"The artist's exactingness in her craft was evident in every brushstroke and detail of the painting."

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