täsmällisyyttä

Täsmällisyyttä is the partitive form of the Finnish noun täsmällisyys, which denotes the quality of being exact, precise or punctual. The concept covers several related senses: numerical or technical precision, such as a measurement with little deviation; reliability in timing, such as punctual schedules; and general exactness in statements or actions. In everyday Finnish, täsmällisyyttä is used as an object form in sentences, for example täsmällisyyttä vaaditaan työtehtävissä.

Etymology and nuance: täsmällisyys is formed from the adjective täsmällinen (exact, precise, punctual) with the suffix -isyys to produce an abstract noun. The term is related to tarkkuus, but täsmällisyys often emphasizes timely exactness or alignment in real-world contexts, whereas tarkkuus tends to be more common in scientific or technical language.

Usage and contexts: In measurement and engineering, täsmällisyyttä can refer to the degree of exactness or closeness to a standard. In scheduling and transport, it denotes punctuality and reliability of timing. In everyday language, it can describe the precision of a statement or the consistency of a person’s habits. The word carries a sense of dependable exactness that is valued in professional settings as well as in daily life.

Related terms: täsmällinen (adjective, precise/punctual) and tarkkuus (accuracy/precision). Other related concepts include ajoitus (timing) and epäonnistuminen in contexts where precision fails.