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

Recent Examples on the Web 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. —

Alicia Wallace, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024 State of play: Tracking oil thirst isn't an exact science. —

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. —

Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024 Olay Olay Cleansing Melts $20 Amazon Granted, this is obviously not an exact science. —

Loren Savini, Allure, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for exact science

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Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of exact science was in 1843

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“Exact science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exact%20science. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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