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noun

der Abgleich, -e

comparison

Es bedeutet, zwei oder mehr Dinge miteinander zu vergleichen, um Unterschiede oder Gemeinsamkeiten zu finden und sie in Einklang zu bringen.

Definition & meaning

The German noun Abgleich primarily refers to the process of comparing two or more things to find differences, ensure consistency, or achieve synchronization. It is commonly used in various contexts:

  1. Data and Information: In IT and administration, it refers to "data matching" or "reconciliation." This involves comparing two datasets (such as a customer list and a database) to ensure they contain the same information or to identify discrepancies.
  2. Technical and Mechanical: It refers to "alignment," "calibration," or "adjustment." In electronics or mechanics, an Abgleich is the fine-tuning of a device or system so that it operates according to specific standards or parameters.
  3. Financial: It can describe the reconciliation of accounts, such as a , where bank statements are compared with internal accounting records.

Grammar & Word origin

Abgleich is a masculine noun (der Abgleich). Its plural form is die Abgleiche, though it is frequently used in the singular.

The word is derived from the verb . It consists of the prefix ab- (here implying completion or a restorative action) and the root gleich (equal). Literally, it describes the act of "making things equal" or "checking if things are equal." It is closely related to the adjective and the noun .

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • : A general term for a comparison between two things.
  • : The act of adjusting or adapting something to fit a standard.
  • : Specifically used for the precise calibration or fine-tuning of technical instruments.
  • : Used when two systems are being made to work in unison or hold identical data.
  • : The act of placing two things side-by-side for comparison.

Antonyms:

  • : A deviation or discrepancy where things do not match.
  • : The difference or gap between two values or datasets.
  • : An inconsistency or lack of agreement between two facts or claims.

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Examples

Der Abgleich der Daten dauert noch ein paar Minuten.noun

The comparison of the data will take a few more minutes.

Hast du die nötigen Abgleiche zwischen den beiden Dokumenten schon durchgeführt?noun

Have you already carried out the necessary comparisons between the two documents?

Ohne einen präzisen Abgleich der Kontonummern kann die Zahlung leider nicht freigegeben werden.noun

Without a precise comparison of the account numbers, the payment unfortunately cannot be released.

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