Nauwkeurig
Example: De wetenschapper analyseerde de gegevens nauwkeurig voor zijn onderzoek.
Definition
"Nauwkeurig" is an adverb meaning to perform an action with great precision, attention to detail, and accuracy. For example, when a scientist analyzes data "nauwkeurig," they do so with careful and exact examination to ensure reliable results.
Etymology
The word "nauwkeurig" comes from the Dutch words "nauw," meaning 'narrow' or 'close,' and "keurig," meaning 'neat' or 'proper.' Together, they convey the idea of doing something closely and neatly, reflecting the modern meaning of being precise and accurate.
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"Nauwkeurig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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