Nøjagtig

Nøjagtig is a Danish adjective meaning precise, exact, or accurate. It is used to describe the degree of correctness or fidelity to a standard, reference, or measurement. The word applies to numbers, descriptions, calculations, and statements, indicating a high level of accuracy.

In usage, nøjagtig emphasizes closeness to a true value or standard. For example, “Målingen er nøjagtig” means the measurement is accurate, and “Det er en nøjagtig gengivelse” means an exact reproduction. It can also describe time, as in “klokken er nøjagtig tolv,” meaning the clock reads exactly twelve. The adverb form is nøjagtigt, and the noun form is nøjagtighed, referring to accuracy or precision.

Origin and related forms: Nøjagtig is a Danish word formed from a root associated with thoroughness and a suffix meaning “like” or “characteristic of,” yielding a sense of being in accordance with a standard. It is part of everyday Danish, as well as technical, scientific, and journalistic language, where precise wording or measurements are important. In this sense, nøjagtig is closely related to other terms for precision in Danish, such as præcis or eksakt, though each carries its own nuance in emphasis.