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eksakt

Eksakt is a term primarily used in Norwegian to denote exactness or precision. In everyday language, it describes statements, measurements, or results that are complete and without approximation. The word is commonly found in scientific, mathematical, and technical contexts, where precise definition and accuracy are emphasized.

Etymology and cognates

Eksakt derives from the Latin word exactus, through the Germanic and Romance linguistic families. In Norwegian,

Usage and contexts

In science and mathematics, eksakt is used to contrast with approximate or approximate values. Phrases such

Variants and related concepts

Across languages, cognates exist that convey the same core idea of precision. While Norwegian commonly uses

See also

exact, precision, measurement, mathematical exactness.

the
form
eksakt
reflects
the
typical
phonetic
adaptation
of
foreign
roots
in
the
language.
Related
terms
appear
in
other
Scandinavian
languages,
with
forms
such
as
exakt
or
exact
that
share
the
same
root
and
meaning.
as
eksakt
måling
(exact
measurement),
eksakt
formel
(exact
formula),
or
eksakte
tall
(exact
numbers)
illustrate
its
typical
usage.
The
term
signals
a
standard
of
precision
that
is
significant
for
theoretical
work
as
well
as
for
rigorous
experimental
reporting.
eksakt,
other
languages
may
use
variants
like
exakt
or
exact,
depending
on
spelling
conventions.
The
overarching
concept
remains
the
same:
a
state
of
being
completely
precise
without
approximation.