Exacting

a.

1.

Oppressive or unreasonably severe in making demands or requiring the exact fulfillment of obligations; harsh; severe.

Adj.	1.	exacting - having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; "fastidious microorganisms"; "certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements" Synonyms: fastidious
	2.	exacting - severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards" Synonyms: stern, strict
	3.	exacting - requiring precise accuracy; "an exacting job"; "became more exigent over his pronunciation" Synonyms: exigent

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