De nauwkeurigheid
Example: De nauwkeurigheid van de metingen is cruciaal voor het onderzoek.
Definition
"De nauwkeurigheid" refers to the degree to which measurements or actions are precise and free from error. It highlights the importance of exactness and correctness, especially in contexts like scientific research or technical tasks.
Etymology
The word "de nauwkeurigheid" comes from the Dutch components 'nauw', meaning narrow or precise, and 'keurigheid', meaning neatness or accuracy. Together, they emphasize the concept of meticulous precision. Did you know? The root 'nauw' is related to the English word 'narrow', reflecting the idea of tightness or exact limits.
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"De nauwkeurigheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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