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The German word "Zulassung" is a noun meaning "admission," "approval," or "authorization."

• It is derived from the verb "zulassen" (to allow or permit).
• The core part is "Lassung," related to "lassen" (to let or allow).

Similar words:

• Genehmigung (permission, approval)
• Erlaubnis (permission)
• Freigabe (clearance, release)

Differences:

• Zulassung often refers to official admission or approval, like admitting students to a university or licensing a product.
• Genehmigung is more general for authorization, sometimes procedural.
• Erlaubnis is everyday permission, often informal.
• Freigabe implies release or clearance, often for use or distribution.