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The German word "Beauftragung" is a noun that means "commissioning" or "assignment". It is derived from the prefix "be-" and the verb "auftragen," which means "to assign" or "to charge." "Beauftragung" refers to the act of officially entrusting a task or job to someone, often in a formal or contractual context.

Similar words in German include:

• Auftrag (order/assignment)
• Mandat (mandate)
• Delegation (delegation)

Differences:

• Auftrag typically refers to a specific task or order, whereas "Beauftragung" emphasizes the action of commissioning or formally assigning that task.
• Mandat often has a political or legal connotation indicating authorization or command, while "Beauftragung" can be more general and apply to various contexts.
• Delegation refers more to the act of assigning responsibility or authority to others, rather than the formal commissioning itself.