exact amount

collocation in English

meaningsofexactandamount

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exact
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzækt/
us
/ɪɡˈzækt/
in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in ...
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amount
noun[C]
uk
/əˈmaʊnt/
us
/əˈmaʊnt/
a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot ...
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(Definition ofexactandamountfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexact amount

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The algorithm's asymptotic space complexity remains unchanged, but a constant factor is saved, whoseexactamountdepends on the runtime system.
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The defendant is being held responsible for this loss, and that is why the loss represents theexactamountof the liability.
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Note also that theexactamountof lexical benefit in these experiments should further depend on the pattern of lexical competitors.
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Mention of itsexactamount, however, could be omitted in the contract.
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Theexactamountof speculative parallelism depends on the number of available processors, the scheduler decisions and the speed of basic instructions.
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It is unimportant how many witnesses may swear, that an engine driver, of competent skill, can always regulate theexactamountof steam to let on.
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For these measurements, theexactamountof time spent teaching was an important factor, because a greater amount of time to teach a word would likely result in more productions.
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But theexactamountof such help raises very difficult problems.
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Theexactamountwill depend on the level of future investment.
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It is not necessary to name theexactamount, but it is over a million, and probably at least a million and a half.
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Although theexactamounthas yet to be determined, we think that it will be about £100 for initial registration.
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I do not know whether theexactamountis given in each case.
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I agree that we do not yet know theexactamountof the damage.
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The written answer did not state theexactamountbut proceeded to make various excuses.
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I cannot calculate theexactamount, but it would be millions.
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Theexactamountfor 1975–76 has yet to be determined but full consultations are taking place with all those concerned.
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Theexactamountcannot be stated as the fund is not yet closed.
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I will give you theexactamountso that the comparison can be made.
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Steps are now being taken to calculate theexactamountinvolved but this work cannot be completed until after production has ceased.
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