Die Genauigkeit
Example: Die Genauigkeit der Messung ist für das Projekt entscheidend.
Definition
"Die Genauigkeit" refers to the degree of precision or exactness in measurements, calculations, or processes, ensuring minimal errors and high reliability. For example, "Die Genauigkeit" of a measurement is crucial for technical projects to achieve valid results.
Etymology
The word "die Genauigkeit" comes from the German adjective "genau," meaning precise or exact, combined with the suffix "-igkeit," which forms abstract nouns indicating a quality or state. Did you know? "Genau" itself originates from Middle High German "genouwe," linked to Old High German "ginuowe," emphasizing closeness or exactness.
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"Die Genauigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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