exact values

[ɪɡˈzækt ˈvæljuːz]
noun phrase
valores exatos
1. precise numerical quantities without approximation or rounding
The engineer required exact values for the measurements to ensure the bridge's safety.
O engenheiro exigiu valores exatos das medições para garantir a segurança da ponte.
2. in mathematics, specific numbers expressed symbolically rather than as decimals
The exact values of trigonometric functions often involve square roots and fractions.
Os valores exatos das funções trigonométricas frequentemente envolvem raízes quadradas e frações.
3. precise or accurate data points without estimation
We need exact values, not approximations, for this scientific calculation.
Precisamos de valores exatos, não aproximações, para este cálculo científico.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly used in mathematics education and engineering fields. The phrase reflects the importance of precision in technical and scientific communication across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precise valuesaccurate valuesprecise numbersexact figures
Antonyms / Antônimos
approximate valuesestimated valuesrounded valuesrough estimates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valores exatos
standard usage in mathematics and science
Rio de Janeiro
valores exatos
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
valores exatos
common in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
valores exatos
identical usage in Portuguese standard variety

Related Words

precisionaccuracyapproximationmeasurementcalculation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the exact value
calculate exact values
determine exact values
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