key date
das Eckdatum, die Eckdaten
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key date
A central, important date in a schedule that sets the framework for a project or undertaking. Key dates often mark the beginning, the end, or decisive milestones.
Die wichtigsten Eckdaten für das Bauprojekt wurden heute festgelegt.
The most important key dates for the construction project were set today.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eckdaten |
| genitive | des Eckdatums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Eckdatum | die Eckdaten |
| accusative | das Eckdatum | die Eckdaten |
| dative | dem Eckdatum | den Eckdaten |
| genitive | des Eckdatums | der Eckdaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Ecke' (corner) and 'Datum' (date). Figuratively, it describes the dates that form the framework of a plan—just as corners define a shape.
Der Projektstart und die Endabgabe sind die wichtigsten Eckdaten.
The project start and the final submission are the most important key dates.
Although the singular 'das Eckdatum' (the key date) exists, the word is usually used in the plural, 'die Eckdaten' (the key dates). This refers to the set of important dates for an undertaking.
Können Sie mir bitte die Eckdaten für die Konferenz schicken?
Could you please send me the key dates for the conference?
In the context of planning and management, 'Eckdatum' (key date) is often combined with verbs like 'festlegen' (to set), 'vereinbaren' (to agree on), 'definieren' (to define), or 'einhalten' (to meet/adhere to).
Wir müssen die Eckdaten für das nächste Quartal noch festlegen.
We still need to set the key dates for the next quarter.
Alle Abteilungen müssen sich an die vereinbarten Eckdaten halten.
All departments must adhere to the agreed key dates.
