exact science

noun

: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression

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Some may have laboured — recruitment will never be an exact science — but for every Luke Plange or Michael Ebiowei, there has been a success to cherish. Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025 Business is not an exact science and founders know this. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 There is no exact science or standard involved in the process. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 To be sure, this is not an exact science, and levels can vary from one trader to the other. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exact science

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First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Apr. 2025.

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exact science

noun
ex·​act sci·​ence ig-ˈzakt-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce exact science (audio)
: a science (as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
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