Die Peer-Review
Example: Die Peer-Review ist entscheidend für die Qualität wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten.
Definition
"Die Peer-Review" is a process in research where experts in the same field evaluate the quality, validity, and significance of a scientific work before publication. It ensures that the research meets established standards and contributes meaningfully to the academic community.
Etymology
The term "die Peer-Review" combines the English words 'peer,' meaning equal or colleague, and 'review,' meaning examination or assessment. It was adopted into German research vocabulary to describe the critical evaluation by equals, a practice that became formalized in scientific publishing over the 20th century.
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"Die Peer-Review" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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