Die Präzision
Example: Die Präzision der Maschine garantiert perfekte Ergebnisse.
Definition
"Die Präzision" refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, and careful in detail. It is used to describe the high level of accuracy or exactness in measurements, actions, or results, such as in the phrase 'Die Präzision der Maschine garantiert perfekte Ergebnisse.'
Etymology
The word "die Präzision" comes from the Latin 'praecisio,' meaning 'a cutting off' or 'shortening,' which evolved in Medieval Latin to mean 'exactness' or 'accuracy.' It entered German through French influence, carrying the sense of precise and careful measurement. Did you know? The root relates to cutting or sharpening, much like how precision sharpens accuracy.
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"Die Präzision" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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