Definition of Exacting

requiring a large amount of effort, time, money, etc.

Examples of Exacting in a sentence

Because the dessert recipe was extremely exacting, Laura asked a friend to help her make the dish.  🔊

Sarah’s exacting client insisted she work during the holidays.  🔊

Since Josh has exacting tastes, it is difficult to cook a meal that pleases him.  🔊

The controlling mother holds her children to exacting standards they can never meet.  🔊

Although medical school is extremely exacting, Ken still finds time to be a good father.  🔊

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