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declaration
A formal, official statement, announcement, or proclamation, often of political or legal significance.
Die Unterzeichnung der Deklaration der Menschenrechte war ein historischer Moment.
The signing of the Declaration of Human Rights was a historic moment.
declaration
The registration of goods with customs in order to tax them or have their import approved.
Für die eingeführten Waren müssen Sie eine schriftliche Deklaration abgeben.
For the imported goods, you must submit a written declaration.
declaration
In computer science, an instruction in a computer program that introduces an identifier (e.g., a variable or function) and defines its properties.
Vor der Verwendung einer Variable ist in dieser Programmiersprache ihre Deklaration erforderlich.
Before using a variable, its declaration is required in this programming language.
'Die Deklaration' (the declaration) belongs to the word family of the verb 'deklarieren' (to declare). If you know that 'deklarieren' means something like 'to state officially' or 'to declare,' you can more easily work out the meaning of the noun.
Sie müssen alle Waren, die Sie importieren, korrekt deklarieren.
You must correctly declare all goods that you import.
The three meanings are clearly separated by context. If it is about politics or law, an official statement is meant. At customs or when traveling, it is about declaring goods. In computer science, it refers to code.
Die Unabhängigkeitsdeklaration wurde 1776 unterzeichnet.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
In a political or legal context, a declaration is often 'signed,' 'adopted,' or 'made.'
Die Mitgliedsstaaten haben eine gemeinsame Deklaration zum Klimaschutz verabschiedet.
The member states adopted a joint declaration on climate protection.
In connection with customs, the fixed expression 'eine Deklaration abgeben' (to submit/make a declaration) is often used. The responsible authority is 'der Zoll' (customs).
Für Geschenke über einem bestimmten Wert ist eine Deklaration beim Zoll notwendig.
For gifts above a certain value, a declaration at customs is necessary.
explanation / statement
Eine Erklärung (statement) and a Deklaration (declaration) can both be a formal communication or announcement. Erklärung is more general and also fits an ordinary official statement, whereas Deklaration is particularly formal and often has political or legal connotations. Use Deklaration when this formal character is the main focus.
Die Staaten unterzeichneten eine formelle Deklaration über ihre gemeinsamen Ziele.
The states signed a formal declaration on their common goals.
Die Ministerin veröffentlichte eine Erklärung zu den geplanten Änderungen.
The minister published a statement on the planned changes.
