Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is skilled in or practices exactness, especially in a precise or meticulous manner.

“She was known as an exactress, meticulously measuring every ingredient for the recipe.”

2. noun

A woman who is the exact equivalent of a man with a particular title or position, especially an exactress of a noble rank.

“In the 18th century, the exactress of the Lord Chamberlain played a vital role in court proceedings.”