Direct and Exact

Direct

Direct adjective - In precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker.
Usage example: a direct quotation

Exact is a synonym for direct in verbatim topic. In some cases you can use "Exact" instead the word "Direct" as an adjective or a verb.

Exact

Exact adjective - Marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact.
Usage example: an exact copy

Direct is a synonym for exact. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead the word "Exact" as an adjective or a verb.

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / New Tricks And while they didn't find an exact match, it did flag up someone from the ACPO files with a very similar genetic profile... i.e., a direct and close relative.
  • Video Game / The Thing (2002) Recycled Title: Despite being a sequel and not a direct adaptation of the film, this game uses the exact same name as the movie.
  • Kirk's Rock Futurama: As a direct reference to Star Trek: The Original Series, the crew winds up on a planet which just happens to have an exact recreation of the rocks.
    Source: Kirk's Rock
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