Die Kontrolle
Example: Die Kontrolle der Daten ist für die Sicherheit unerlässlich.
Definition
"Die Kontrolle" refers to the act or process of checking, supervising, or regulating something to ensure it is correct, safe, or in order. For example, "Die Kontrolle der Daten ist für die Sicherheit unerlässlich" means that data inspection is essential for security.
Etymology
The German word "die Kontrolle" comes from the French word 'contrôle,' which itself derives from the Latin 'contra rotulus,' meaning 'against the roll' or 'counter-roll.' Originally, it referred to verifying written records or accounts by comparing one roll of parchment against another to detect errors.
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"Die Kontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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