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The process by which something, e.g. a concept, knowledge, or a solution, is developed and created through intensive mental or practical work.
Die Erarbeitung der neuen Unternehmensstrategie dauerte mehrere Monate.
The development of the new corporate strategy took several months.
The word is derived from the verb 'erarbeiten' (to work out / develop). The prefix 'er-' emphasizes achieving a result through work, and the ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result.
Die Erarbeitung eines Kompromisses war schwierig.
The development of a compromise was difficult.
'Die Erarbeitung' (the development) is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is being developed. Alternatively, 'von' + dative can also be used.
Die Erarbeitung des neuen Lehrplans hat begonnen.
The development of the new curriculum has begun.
This noun belongs to formal language. It is often found in professional, academic, or administrative contexts, for example in project plans or reports.
Das Protokoll dokumentiert die schrittweise Erarbeitung der Lösung.
The minutes document the step-by-step development of the solution.
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'die Entwicklung' and 'die Erarbeitung' can both describe something new coming into being, for example a concept or a solution. 'Entwicklung' tends to emphasize the result or the whole process from the idea to the finished product. 'Erarbeitung' places more emphasis on the work involved: you gather information, think things through, discuss, and build something up step by step. Learners may confuse the words because both fit in the context of projects and concepts. As a simple guide: for the overall creative or technical process, you often use 'Entwicklung'; for the intensive work phase, 'Erarbeitung' is more likely.
Die Erarbeitung eines guten Plans braucht Zeit und genaue Informationen.
Developing a good plan takes time and precise information.
Die Entwicklung der neuen App dauert länger als geplant.
The development of the new app is taking longer than planned.