recognition / detection
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recognition
The process of identifying or recognizing something or someone, often with the help of technical systems. This can refer to patterns, faces, speech, or diseases.
Die automatische Gesichtserkennung wird an Flughäfen zur Sicherheitskontrolle eingesetzt.
Automatic facial recognition is used at airports for security checks.
detection
The perception or determination of a fact, a characteristic, or a disease.
Die frühzeitige Erkennung von Krankheiten verbessert die Heilungschancen erheblich.
The early detection of diseases significantly improves the chances of recovery.
'Erkennung' is a noun derived from the verb 'erkennen' (to recognize / to identify). The ending '-ung' turns the act of recognizing into a process or concept.
Die Erkennung von Handschriften durch Computer wird immer besser.
The recognition of handwriting by computers is getting better and better.
What is recognized often appears in the genitive directly after 'Erkennung' (recognition / detection) or is attached with 'von' + dative. Both forms are correct.
Die Erkennung des Problems war der erste Schritt zur Lösung.
The recognition of the problem was the first step toward solving it.
The technical meaning can often be recognized from compound words like 'Gesichtserkennung' (facial recognition), 'Spracherkennung' (speech recognition), or 'Mustererkennung' (pattern recognition). The adjective 'automatisch' (automatic) also points to this context.
Moderne Smartphones nutzen biometrische Erkennung zum Entsperren.
Modern smartphones use biometric recognition to unlock.
In the general or medical sense, 'Erkennung' (detection) is often combined with the adjective 'frühzeitig' (early). A very common word in this context is 'Früherkennung' (early detection).
Die frühzeitige Erkennung von Symptomen ist für eine erfolgreiche Behandlung wichtig.
The early detection of symptoms is important for successful treatment.
finding / statement
When referring to a disease or a situation, both Feststellung and Erkennung can be used. Erkennung emphasizes noticing or detecting something, while Feststellung focuses more strongly on determining the matter precisely. Use Erkennung for early detection and Feststellung for the determined result.
Die frühe Erkennung der Krankheit war möglich, weil der Arzt die ersten Anzeichen beachtete.
Early detection of the disease was possible because the doctor noticed the first signs.
Die ärztliche Feststellung der Krankheit erfolgte nach mehreren Untersuchungen.
The disease was diagnosed after several examinations.
