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survey
The systematic collection of data or information, often for statistical, scientific, or economic purposes.
Die Erhebung der Daten für die Studie dauerte mehrere Monate.
The survey of the data for the study took several months.
collection
The official levying and collection of taxes, fees, or duties by a state or government authority.
Die Erhebung einer neuen Verpackungssteuer wird diskutiert.
The collection of a new packaging tax is being discussed.
elevation
A spot in the terrain that is higher than its immediate surroundings, for example a hill or small rise.
Von dieser kleinen Erhebung aus hat man einen wunderbaren Blick über das Tal.
From this small elevation, you have a wonderful view over the valley.
uprising
An uprising or rebellion by a group or the people against a ruling power.
Die Geschichtsbücher berichten von der Erhebung der Bauern gegen die Obrigkeit.
The history books report on the uprising of the peasants against the authorities.
elevation
The formal appointment of a person to a higher rank or higher office, for example elevation to the nobility.
Die Erhebung des verdienten Bürgers in den Adelsstand war ein großes Ereignis.
The elevation of the deserving citizen to the nobility was a major event.
'Erhebung' is the noun corresponding to the verb 'erheben', which means 'anheben' (to lift) or 'erhöhen' (to raise/increase). This basic idea of 'lifting' appears in all meanings: data are 'gehoben' (lifted/collected), taxes are 'gehoben' (levied/collected) from citizens, and an uprising is when the people 'sich erhebt' (rises up).
Der Staat erhebt auf dieses Produkt eine hohe Steuer.
The state levies a high tax on this product.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Erhebung' from the context. If it is about data and statistics, it means data collection or a survey. In connection with finances and the state, it is about taxes. In geography and landscape, it means a hill, and in historical texts it often means an uprising.
Die neueste statistische Erhebung zeigt einen Anstieg der Geburtenrate.
The latest statistical survey shows an increase in the birth rate.
In the context of data collection, 'Erhebung' is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are 'eine Erhebung durchführen' (to conduct a survey), 'eine statistische Erhebung' (a statistical survey), or 'die Erhebung von Daten' (the collection of data).
Das Institut führt eine landesweite Erhebung zum Konsumverhalten durch.
The institute is conducting a nationwide survey on consumer behavior.
When it is about taxes or fees, 'Erhebung' is often used with the preposition 'von' (of). Common combinations are 'die Erhebung von Steuern' (the levying/collection of taxes), 'die Erhebung von Gebühren' (the collection of fees), or 'die Erhebung von Zöllen' (the collection of customs duties).
Die Erhebung von Gebühren für die Müllabfuhr ist notwendig.
The collection of fees for garbage disposal is necessary.
In the meaning of 'Aufstand' (uprising), 'Erhebung' is mainly used in historical, political, or very formal contexts. It often describes organized resistance against an authority.
Die Erhebung der Weber im Jahr 1844 war ein wichtiger sozialer Protest.
The uprising of the weavers in 1844 was an important social protest.
height / amount
Höhe and Erhebung can both refer to an elevated place in the terrain. Höhe generally highlights the elevated location. Erhebung more precisely describes a landform that lies higher than its immediate surroundings; for a hill, therefore, both words may be appropriate.
Von der bewaldeten Erhebung sehen wir über das ganze Tal.
From the wooded rise, we can see across the entire valley.
Von der bewaldeten Höhe sehen wir über das ganze Tal.
From the wooded high ground, we can see across the entire valley.
