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equating
The process or result of viewing or presenting two or more different things as identical or equivalent. This often happens incorrectly or as an impermissible oversimplification.
Die Gleichsetzung von Kritik mit Feindseligkeit ist in einer offenen Debatte nicht hilfreich.
Equating criticism with hostility is not helpful in an open debate.
The word is derived from the verb 'gleichsetzen' (to equate), which consists of 'gleich' (equal/same) and 'setzen' (to set/put). The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun: the process of equating.
Seine Argumentation basierte auf der Gleichsetzung zweier völlig unterschiedlicher historischer Ereignisse.
His argument was based on the equating of two completely different historical events.
The structure is almost always 'die Gleichsetzung von' (the equating of) (thing A) 'mit' (with) (thing B). The prepositions 'von' (of/from) and 'mit' (with) are fixed here with the noun.
Die Gleichsetzung von Reichtum mit Glück ist ein häufiger Trugschluss.
Equating wealth with happiness is a common fallacy.
Since a Gleichsetzung (equating) is often seen as wrong or imprecise, the word frequently appears with adjectives such as 'falsch' (wrong), 'unzulässig' (impermissible), or 'vereinfachend' (oversimplifying).
Der Autor warnt vor der unzulässigen Gleichsetzung von Tradition und Stillstand.
The author warns against the impermissible equating of tradition with stagnation.
comparison / settlement
'der Vergleich' and 'die Gleichsetzung' both have to do with putting two things in relation to each other. In a comparison, you look at similarities and differences. In equating, you treat two things as if they were the same or equivalent. This is often too simple or even wrong. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases two things are considered side by side. The practical difference is: a comparison leaves room for differences, while equating makes different things seem the same.
Die Gleichsetzung von viel Geld und Glück finde ich problematisch.
I find equating a lot of money with happiness problematic.
Im Vergleich der beiden Angebote sieht man sofort den Preisunterschied.
In the comparison of the two offers, you can immediately see the price difference.