mitteln
average
Definition & meaning
The verb "mitteln" has two primary meanings in German:
- To determine an average: This is the most common usage, particularly in mathematical or statistical contexts. It refers to the process of calculating the mean value of a set of numbers or data points.
- To mediate or intervene: In a formal or somewhat dated sense, it can mean to act as an intermediary in a conflict or a process, although this usage is much less frequent than the mathematical one.
Grammar & Word origin
"Mitteln" is a weak verb. Its conjugation is as follows:
- Present: ich mitte, du mittelst, er mittelt
- Past: ich mittelte
- Participle: gemittelt
The word is derived from the German noun "Mitte" , which means "middle" or "center." Essentially, it describes the act of finding the point in the middle of a range or a set of values.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the mathematical meaning: "durchschnittlich berechnen" , "den Durchschnitt bilden" , "ausgleichen" .
- For the mediating meaning: "vermitteln" , "schlichten" , "intervenieren" .
Antonyms:
- There are no direct linguistic antonyms for the mathematical process of averaging, though one might describe the opposite as "extremieren" (to push toward the extremes), which is not a standard common verb.
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Examples
Wie kann man die Ergebnisse gut mitteln?verb
How can one average the results well?
Die Forscher hatten die jährlichen Durchschnittswerte gemittelt.verb
The researchers had averaged the annual average values.
Könnten Sie bitte die monatlichen Umsätze mitteln?verb
Could you please average the monthly sales?
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