Überprüfen
Example: Bitte überprüfen Sie die Daten vor dem Absenden sorgfältig.
Definition
"Überprüfen" means to carefully examine or check something to ensure accuracy, correctness, or completeness. It involves reviewing information or data, as in the phrase 'Please carefully check the data before submitting,' to confirm that everything is correct and reliable.
Etymology
The German word "überprüfen" is a compound of "über" (meaning 'over' or 'above') and "prüfen" (meaning 'to test' or 'to examine'). Together, it literally suggests 'to test over' or 'to check thoroughly.' This reflects the action of carefully examining something, which is exactly what "überprüfen" conveys.
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"Überprüfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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