Die Überprüfung
Example: Die Überprüfung der Daten ergab keine Fehler im System.
Definition
"Die Überprüfung" refers to the process of carefully examining or inspecting something to ensure accuracy, correctness, or quality. For example, "die Überprüfung der Daten" means the verification of data to detect any errors or inconsistencies in the system.
Etymology
The word "die Überprüfung" originates from the German prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'above,' combined with "Prüfung," which means 'test' or 'examination.' Together, they form a term that literally means 'over-testing' or 'checking thoroughly.' Did you know that "Prüfung" comes from the verb "prüfen," related to the Latin word 'probare,' meaning to test or prove?
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"Die Überprüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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