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Meaning of the word exacting in English

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exacting

US /ɪɡˈzæk.tɪŋ/

UK /ɪɡˈzæk.tɪŋ/

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Adjective

making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources

Example:

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The work was physically exacting.

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She has an exacting eye for detail.

Synonym:

demanding arduous onerous rigorous taxing

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