be an exact science
11Science — Sci ence, n. [F., fr. L. scientia, fr. sciens, entis, p. pr. of scire to know. Cf. {Conscience}, {Conscious}, {Nice}.] 1. Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts. [1913 Webster] If we conceive God s sight or… …
12exact — [eg zakt′, igzakt′] adj. [L exactus < pp. of exigere, to drive out, measure, determine < ex , out + agere, to do: see ACT1] 1. characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of detail; very accurate; methodical; correct [an exact… …
13books of exact science — A term in the law of evidence for books admitted in evidence, subject to authentication, as publications containing statements of ascertained scientific facts rather than of opinions, or which, by long use in the practical affairs of life, have… …
14exact — ex|act1 S3 [ıgˈzækt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: exactus, past participle of exigere; EXACT2] 1.) completely correct in every detail ▪ Police are still investigating the exact cause of the accident. ▪ What were his exact words? ▪ The… …
15science — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ modern ▪ bad, junk (informal) ▪ This rule is based on bad science. ▪ good, hard, real …
16science — sci|ence W1S1 [ˈsaıəns] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin scientia knowledge , from scire to know ] 1.) [U] knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving facts ▪ Many leading scientists do not… …
17exact — 1 adjective 1 correct and including all the necessary details: exact description of the assassin | I don t know the exact terms of the agreement. | exact replica/copy etc: They built an exact replica of the opera house in Naples. | to be exact… …
18science — n. 1) to advance, foster, promote science 2) an exact science 3) applied; basic; behavioral; domestic; information; library; linguistic; military; natural; naval; physical; political; popular; social; space science * * * [ saɪəns] basic… …
19exact — adj. & v. adj. 1 accurate; correct in all details (an exact description). 2 a precise. b (of a person) tending to precision. v.tr. (often foll. by from, of) 1 demand and enforce payment of (money, fees, etc.) from a person. 2 a demand; insist on …
20exact — ex|act1 [ ıg zækt ] adjective ** 1. ) usually before noun done, made, or described in a very thorough way, with all the details correct: This is an exact replica of the original ship. We need to establish the exact sequence of events leading up… …
