harmonization
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harmonization
The process of standardizing or adjusting different systems, rules, norms, or laws in order to bring them into alignment and eliminate contradictions. This often happens in legal, technical, or political contexts.
Die Harmonisierung der europäischen Steuergesetze ist ein langwieriger Prozess.
The harmonization of European tax laws is a lengthy process.
'Harmonisierung' (harmonization) is a noun derived from the verb 'harmonisieren' (to harmonize). The ending '-ung' refers to the process or result of the action, that is, the act of 'bringing into alignment'.
Man versucht, die unterschiedlichen Meinungen zu harmonisieren.
People are trying to harmonize the different opinions.
This word belongs to technical and official language. You find it especially in texts from the fields of politics, law, business, and technology.
In dem Dokument geht es um die Harmonisierung technischer Standards.
The document is about the harmonization of technical standards.
To express what is being harmonized, a noun in the genitive usually follows. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' with the dative can also be used.
Die Harmonisierung der Gesetze in der EU ist eine große Herausforderung.
The harmonization of laws in the EU is a major challenge.
alignment / assimilation
Both words refer to adapting different rules or standards. „Angleichung“ mainly emphasizes reducing the differences, while „Harmonisierung“ additionally highlights creating a coherent relationship and eliminating contradictions. Use „Angleichung“ for simple approximation and „Harmonisierung“ when the rules are meant to fit together.
Die Harmonisierung der Regeln beseitigte die Widersprüche zwischen den beiden Prüfungen.
Harmonizing the rules eliminated the contradictions between the two exams.
Die Angleichung der Regeln machte die beiden Prüfungen ähnlicher.
Aligning the rules made the two exams more similar.
