exact science
noun
: a science (such as physics, chemistry, or astronomy) whose laws are capable of accurate quantitative expression
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The reentry process is not an exact science, so the potential paths, while narrow, may be 1,000 miles long.
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Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
But the exact science behind the color and timing of peak fall foliage is complex and still being studied.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Polling isn't an exact science — and in acknowledgment of that fact, reputable polls will always include a margin of error.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Prerelease tracking is hardly an exact science, and numerous movies of late have opened well ahead of predictions.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
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Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
But the exact science behind the color and timing of peak fall foliage is complex and still being studied.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Polling isn't an exact science — and in acknowledgment of that fact, reputable polls will always include a margin of error.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Prerelease tracking is hardly an exact science, and numerous movies of late have opened well ahead of predictions.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
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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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