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Schärfe

sharpness, acuity

noun SHAIR-fe Rare

Also means

keenness of perception or thought

Usage Note

Schärfe in a cognitive context denotes precision of mind or perception — analytische Schärfe (analytical acuity) or the Schärfe des Blicks (keenness of vision). Also used for the sharpness of an image.

Examples

"Mit analytischer Schärfe durchdachte er das Problem."

Natural Translation

He thought through the problem with analytical acuity.

Literal Translation

With analytical sharpness he thought-through the problem.

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