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activation
The process of putting something into an active, functional, or effective state. This can refer to technical devices, software, chemical processes, or human abilities.
Nach der Aktivierung des Online-Bankings können Sie alle Funktionen nutzen.
After the activation of online banking, you can use all functions.
activation
Measures aimed at motivating and enabling people to participate in social, political, or professional life.
Das Programm dient der beruflichen Aktivierung von Langzeitarbeitslosen.
The program serves the occupational activation of the long-term unemployed.
The noun 'Aktivierung' (activation) is derived from the verb 'aktivieren' (to activate). The ending '-ung' is a very common way to form a feminine noun from a verb in German.
Die Aktivierung des neuen Systems dauert etwa eine Stunde.
The activation of the new system takes about an hour.
To say what is being activated, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
Die Aktivierung des Kontos ist kostenlos.
The activation of the account is free.
The word 'Aktivierung' (activation) belongs more to technical and administrative language. You often find it in technical instructions, contracts, or official documents.
Bitte bestätigen Sie die Aktivierung Ihres Profils per E-Mail.
Please confirm the activation of your profile by email.
In a technical context, 'Aktivierung' (activation) is often used for digital products and services. Typical combinations are the activation of an account, software, or a SIM card.
Die Aktivierung der SIM-Karte war in wenigen Minuten erledigt.
The activation of the SIM card was completed in a few minutes.
In a social or occupational context, the word describes targeted measures. Common phrases are 'berufliche Aktivierung' (occupational activation) or 'soziale Aktivierung' (social activation) of groups of people.
Der Kurs dient der Aktivierung älterer Menschen.
The course serves the activation of older people.
commissioning
Both words can refer to making a technical system operational. „Inbetriebnahme“ emphasizes the official start of regular operation for a new machine or facility. „Aktivierung“ is broader and can also refer to individual functions or an active state.
Die Aktivierung der neuen Funktion dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Activating the new feature took only a few minutes.
Nach der Inbetriebnahme lief die neue Anlage im regulären Betrieb.
After commissioning, the new facility began regular operation.
