Die Schätzung
Example: Die Schätzung der Kosten für das Projekt war äußerst präzise.
Definition
"Die Schätzung" refers to the act or result of estimating, which means making an approximate calculation or judgment about the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. It is used when exact data is unavailable, such as in the phrase 'Die Schätzung der Kosten für das Projekt war äußerst präzise,' meaning the cost estimate for the project was very accurate.
Etymology
The word "die Schätzung" originates from the German verb 'schätzen,' which means to estimate or appraise. It has roots in Old High German 'scazzōn,' meaning to treasure or value, reflecting how estimating involves assigning value or worth. Did you know? The connection to 'treasure' hints at the importance of making careful judgments in estimation.
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"Die Schätzung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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