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exact manner

[ɪɡˈzækt ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: exact manners
modo exato
1. A precise and accurate way of doing something; without deviation from a specific method or style
She followed the instructions in an exact manner.
Ela seguiu as instruções de modo exato.
2. The specific and detailed way in which something is performed or conducted
The ceremony was conducted in the exact manner prescribed by tradition.
A cerimônia foi realizada do modo exato prescrito pela tradição.
Synonyms
precise manneraccurate wayexact wayprecise methodspecific manner
Antonyms
approximate mannerimprecise wayvague mannercareless way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo exato
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
modo exato
Common formal and informal usage
Portugal
forma exata
Preferred in formal Portuguese; 'modo exato' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the exact manner of
after the exact manner
to the exact manner
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