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evolutionary history
The scientific description of the origin and development of living beings, either referring to the evolution of an entire species (phylogenesis) or to the development of an individual organism (ontogenesis).
Die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Menschen ist ein zentrales Thema der Biologie.
The evolutionary history of humans is a central topic in biology.
development history
The historical course of the origin and change of a thing, an institution, an idea, or a project.
In seiner Präsentation skizzierte er die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Unternehmens von der Gründung bis heute.
In his presentation, he outlined the development history of the company from its founding to the present day.
The word is made up of 'Entwicklung' (development), the linking -s, and 'Geschichte' (history). So it literally means the 'history of a development'.
Das Museum zeigt die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Fotografie.
The museum shows the development history of photography.
'Entwicklungsgeschichte' (development history) is very often followed by a noun in the genitive that specifies whose or what development is being described.
Sie studierte die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Demokratie in Europa.
She studied the development history of democracy in Europe.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about living beings, species, or humans, biological evolution is meant. If it is about companies, products, ideas, or places, historical development is meant.
Die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Vögel aus Dinosauriern ist faszinierend.
The evolutionary history of birds from dinosaurs is fascinating.
When referring to the history of something, the 'Entwicklungsgeschichte' (development history) is often 'dargestellt' (presented), 'beschrieben' (described), 'skizziert' (outlined), or 'nachgezeichnet' (traced).
Der Autor zeichnet die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Stadt eindrücklich nach.
The author vividly traces the development history of the city.
career path
Werdegang and Entwicklungsgeschichte can both present a path from the beginnings to the present. Werdegang refers to a person's education or professional career, while Entwicklungsgeschichte refers to the historical course of a thing, project, or institution. The choice therefore depends mainly on what is being described.
Die Entwicklungsgeschichte des neuen Projekts reicht von den ersten Ideen bis zur heutigen Umsetzung.
The development history of the new project spans the period from the first ideas to its current implementation.
Der Werdegang der Designerin führte von einer Ausbildung bis zur Leitung des neuen Projekts.
The designer's career path took her from training to leading the new project.
