projection
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projection
An estimate of a final result calculated on the basis of partial results or a sample. Especially common in elections, to predict the outcome before all votes have been counted.
Laut der ersten Hochrechnung liegt die Partei bei 32 Prozent.
According to the first projection, the party is at 32 percent.
The word consists of 'hoch' (up/high) and 'Rechnung' (calculation). The logic behind it is that you 'hoch rechnen' (extrapolate/calculate up) from a partial result to the final result.
Die erste Hochrechnung wird um 18:00 Uhr erwartet.
The first projection is expected at 6:00 p.m.
This word is almost always used in connection with elections. It describes the first projection of the election result on election night.
Alle warten gespannt auf die ersten Hochrechnungen aus den Wahllokalen.
Everyone is eagerly waiting for the first projections from the polling stations.
Common verbs used with 'Hochrechnung' (projection) are 'erstellen' (to create/produce), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), and 'zeigen' (to show).
Die Hochrechnungen zeigen einen klaren Trend.
The projections show a clear trend.
survey
'die Umfrage' and 'die Hochrechnung' often appear in connection with opinions, numbers, or elections, but they do not mean the same thing. A survey collects data directly from people, for example by asking questions. A projection calculates an estimate of the final result from partial results that are already available. The words can be confused because both can provide indications before a final result is known. Remember: 'die Umfrage' asks people. 'die Hochrechnung' calculates with data.
Am Wahlabend warten viele auf die erste Hochrechnung.
On election night, many people wait for the first projection.
Vor der Wahl zeigt eine Umfrage, welche Themen den Menschen besonders wichtig sind.
Before the election, a survey shows which issues are especially important to people.