Die Genauigkeit
Example: Die Genauigkeit der Messungen entscheidet über den Erfolg des Experiments.
Definition
"Die Genauigkeit" refers to the degree of precision or exactness in measurements or actions. It indicates how close a result or value is to the true or intended value, often determining the success or reliability of an experiment or process.
Etymology
The word "die Genauigkeit" originates from the German adjective "genau," meaning precise or exact, combined with the suffix "-igkeit," which forms nouns expressing quality or state. Did you know that "genau" itself comes from Middle High German, meaning strictly or exactly?
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"Die Genauigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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