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German NOUN B2 Rank 7315

die Präzision

precision

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die Präzision

precision

The quality of being very accurate, careful, and exact. Refers to measurements, execution, wording, or movements.

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Ein Schweizer Uhrwerk ist für seine außerordentliche Präzision bekannt.

A Swiss clockwork mechanism is known for its extraordinary precision.

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Präzision vs Klarheit

clarity

'die Klarheit' and 'die Präzision' can both be important in language, explanations, or work. 'Klarheit' means that something is easy to understand and unambiguous. 'Präzision' means that something is very accurate and exact. A sentence can be clear without containing many precise details. It can also be precise but still hard for some people to understand. Learners may confuse the words because both describe good quality. For understandability, 'Klarheit' fits; for accuracy, 'Präzision' fits.

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Präzision

Mein Nachbar arbeitet mit großer Präzision, wenn er alte Möbel repariert.

My neighbor works with great precision when repairing old furniture.

Klarheit

Bei der Arbeit sorgt eine kurze Zusammenfassung für mehr Klarheit im Team.

At work, a short summary creates more clarity within the team.

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