Die Gültigkeit
Example: Die Gültigkeit der Studie wurde von Experten bestätigt.
Definition
"Die Gültigkeit" refers to the validity or legitimacy of something, especially in research, indicating how well a study, experiment, or data accurately measures or represents what it intends to. It ensures that the findings or conclusions are sound and trustworthy.
Etymology
The term "die Gültigkeit" comes from the German word "gültig," meaning valid or effective, combined with the suffix "-keit," which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. Did you know? "Gültig" is related to the verb "gelten," meaning to apply or be valid, showing how the word is deeply connected to the concept of applicability and correctness.
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"Die Gültigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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