Der Umfang



Example: Der Umfang der Sicherheitsmaßnahmen wurde deutlich erweitert.

Definition


"Der Umfang" in the context of security refers to the extent or scope of safety measures implemented. It indicates how broad or comprehensive these measures are, such as the range covered or the degree of coverage in security protocols and actions.

Translations


  • the extent
  • el alcance
  • de omvang
  • l'abast
  • l'étendue

Etymology


The German word "der Umfang" originates from the Middle High German term 'umvanc,' which means circumference or extent. It combines 'um,' meaning around, and 'fangen,' meaning to catch or grasp. Did you know? This reflects the idea of encompassing or enclosing something, much like security measures aim to cover or protect an area.

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"Der Umfang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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