exactsolution

noun

UK /ɪɡˈzækt səˈluːʃən/

US /ɪɡˈzækt səˈluːʃən/

The one perfect answer that is completely right.

After checking her math work twice, she found the exact solution to the puzzle.

SYNONYMS

precise answer correct answer perfect solution true result

RELATED WORDS

accuracy precision answer calculation correctness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mathematical answer that is perfectly accurate, not just close.

The exact solution to the equation was x equals four.

3. A way to fix a problem that works perfectly with no mistakes.

The engineers found the exact solution to keep the bridge safe.

4. The true and complete answer to a question.

The detective needed the exact solution to solve the mystery.