Die Zensur
Example: Die Zensur der Bewerbungsunterlagen dauert oft mehrere Tage.
Definition
"Die Zensur" refers to the process of reviewing and evaluating documents, applications, or materials, often to ensure they meet certain standards or criteria before approval or further consideration, such as in the context of human resources when assessing job applications.
Etymology
The word "die Zensur" comes from the Latin term 'censura,' which originally meant the office of a Roman censor who supervised public morals and conducted the census. Over time, it evolved to mean the act of examination or assessment, which is how we use it today in contexts like reviewing applications.
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"Die Zensur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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