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. 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 See all Example Sentences for exact science 

Word History

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 15 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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