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The scientific determination of the age of an object, for example an archaeological find, a rock layer, or an old document.
Die Radiokarbon-Datierung ergab, dass die Knochen über 5000 Jahre alt sind.
The radiocarbon dating showed that the bones are over 5,000 years old.
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The adding of a date to a document, letter, or work of art.
Bitte achten Sie auf die korrekte Datierung und Unterschrift auf dem Formular.
Please make sure the dating and signature on the form are correct.
'Die Datierung' (dating) is a noun derived from the verb 'datieren' (to date/set or determine a date). The ending '-ung' forms feminine nouns from verbs that describe the process or result of the action.
Können Sie dieses alte Foto für mich datieren?
Can you date this old photo for me?
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about science, archaeology, age, or finds, the determination of age (m01) is meant. If it is about letters, forms, or signatures, the adding of a date (m02) is meant.
Die Datierung des Fossils war eine große Herausforderung.
The dating of the fossil was a major challenge.
In a scientific context, people often speak of 'Datierung von Funden' (dating of finds), a 'genaue Datierung' (precise dating), or specific methods such as 'Radiokarbon-Datierung' (radiocarbon dating). A typical verb is 'eine Datierung vornehmen' (to carry out dating).
Archäologen nehmen eine Datierung der gefundenen Keramikscherben vor.
Archaeologists carry out dating of the pottery shards that were found.
In an administrative context, fixed phrases such as 'Datierung und Unterschrift' (dating and signature) are common. People also speak of a 'nachträgliche Datierung' (subsequent dating) or a 'fehlende Datierung' (missing dating) on a document.
Bitte prüfen Sie alle Dokumente auf korrekte Datierung und Unterschrift.
Please check all documents for correct dating and signature.
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For a find, Datum and Datierung can both concern its chronological classification. Datum is the determined date, while Datierung refers to the scientific determination of that date or to the process itself. Use Datum for the result and Datierung for the scientific determination of the age.
Die Datierung des Fundes ergab ein Alter aus dem fünften Jahrhundert.
The dating of the find determined that it was from the fifth century.
Das Datum des Fundes liegt nach den Messungen im fünften Jahrhundert.
According to the measurements, the date of the find is in the fifth century.
