Nauwkeurig
Example: De wetenschapper analyseerde de gegevens met een nauwkeurige methode.
Definition
"Nauwkeurig" describes something done with great care and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision. For example, in the phrase 'De wetenschapper analyseerde de gegevens met een nauwkeurige methode,' it means the scientist analyzed data using a precise and careful method.
Etymology
The word "nauwkeurig" comes from the Dutch words 'nauw,' meaning 'narrow,' and 'keurig,' meaning 'neat' or 'proper.' Together, they convey the idea of something done in a tight, exact, and orderly manner. Did you know that the combination emphasizes meticulousness and precision in Dutch?
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"Nauwkeurig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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