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exact science
noun
: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
Examples of exact science in a Sentence
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But forecasting is far from an exact science — especially since the pandemic threw all rules and data out of whack — so the official report could prove to be monumental in determining the health of not just the labor market but the economy as a whole.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
State of play: Tracking oil thirst isn't an exact science.
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Ben Geman, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
Finding the right size for a city council is not an exact science and has been debated since the beginning of American politics.
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Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Olay Olay Cleansing Melts $20 Amazon Granted, this is obviously not an exact science.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 31 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
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“Exact science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exact%20science. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
Medical Definition
exact science
noun
ex·act sci·ence
ig-ˈzakt-ˈsī-ən(t)s
: a science (as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
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