comparison / calibration
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comparison / matching
The process of comparing two or more datasets, lists, or pieces of information in order to find differences, matches, or errors.
Der Abgleich der Kundenlisten ergab mehrere doppelte Einträge.
The comparison of the customer lists revealed several duplicate entries.
'Der Abgleich' (comparison / calibration) is the nominalization of the verb 'abgleichen' (to compare / match / calibrate). The noun describes the action or result of comparing or adjusting.
Wir müssen die beiden Dokumente noch miteinander abgleichen.
We still have to compare the two documents with each other.
'Abgleich' is a word from technical and written language. In everyday speech, people would more likely say 'Vergleich' (comparison). It sounds formal and technical.
Für den monatlichen Bericht ist ein Abgleich der Verkaufszahlen notwendig.
A comparison of the sales figures is necessary for the monthly report.
When comparing two things with each other, people often use the structure 'der Abgleich von [etwas] mit [etwas]' (the comparison of [something] with [something]).
Der Abgleich der alten Adressliste mit der neuen Datenbank hat begonnen.
The comparison of the old address list with the new database has begun.
Common verbs used with 'Abgleich' are 'einen Abgleich machen' (to do a comparison), 'einen Abgleich durchführen' (to carry out a comparison), or 'einen Abgleich vornehmen' (to perform a comparison).
Die Buchhaltung führt wöchentlich einen Abgleich der Konten durch.
The accounting department carries out a weekly comparison of the accounts.
comparison / settlement
'der Vergleich' and 'der Abgleich' both mean that information is checked side by side. 'der Vergleich' is more general and can be used for many things: prices, people, texts, or ideas. 'der Abgleich' is especially appropriate when lists, data, or concrete pieces of information are checked in order to find errors, differences, or matches. The words can be confused because both involve checking by comparing. In everyday life and at school, 'Vergleich' is often more natural; with data, tables, names, or appointments, 'Abgleich' sounds more precise.
Beim Abgleich der Namen merkt Anna, dass eine Person auf der Liste fehlt.
While checking the names against each other, Anna notices that one person is missing from the list.
Ein Vergleich der Preise lohnt sich, bevor man ein neues Fahrrad kauft.
Comparing prices is worthwhile before buying a new bicycle.