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exacting
adjective
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Divide exacting into syllables:

ex · act · ing

How to pronounce exacting:

Definition of exacting:

exacting (adjective):
making rigorous or excessive demands
severe and unremitting in making demands.
tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands

Synonyms for exacting:

scrupulousfinickydemandingpersnicketynicedelicatetoughfastidiousstrictknowledgeable
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