Senttimetritarkkuudella

Senttimetritarkkuudella is a Finnish compound adjective meaning "with centimeter accuracy." It is formed from the words sentti (centi‑), metri (meter), and tarkkuudella (with accuracy). The term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts where precise measurement is required, such as engineering, construction, surveying, and manufacturing. In everyday Finnish, sentences that include the phrase might describe the level of precision required for a task, for example: “Rakennus on tehty senttimetritarkkuudella” (The building was constructed with centimeter accuracy).

Although the expression is clear to native speakers, it is not commonly used in casual conversation. It is often found in official reports, specifications, and technical documents. In media and literature, the phrase may be employed metaphorically to emphasize meticulousness, e.g., in a critic’s review of an artist’s work: “Kuvien sommittelu on senttimetritarkkuudella, mikä tekee niistä erityisen vaikuttavia.”

Related terms include senttimetritarkkaus (centimetre precision) and tarkkuus (accuracy). The phrase is pronounced [ˈsʲentes.metri tarkːkudella]. While it is not a standalone proper name, it occasionally appears as a title or motto for workshops, seminars, or product labels that emphasize high precision or quality standards.