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measurement technology
The technical field concerned with the methods, devices, and procedures for quantitatively determining physical quantities such as length, time, temperature, or pressure.
In der modernen Produktion spielt präzise Messtechnik eine entscheidende Rolle.
In modern production, precise measurement technology plays a crucial role.
'Messtechnik' (measurement technology) is a compound noun made from the stem of the verb 'messen' (to measure) and the word 'Technik' (technology). So it literally means 'Technik des Messens' (technology of measuring).
Er studiert Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Messtechnik.
He is studying mechanical engineering with a focus on measurement technology.
The word element 'Mess-' is derived from the verb 'messen' (to measure) and is very productive. When you see it, the word usually has to do with measuring, as in 'Messgerät' (measuring device), 'Messung' (measurement), or 'Messergebnis' (measurement result).
Das neue Messgerät liefert sehr genaue Ergebnisse.
The new measuring device provides very accurate results.
'Messtechnik' (measurement technology) is a technical term from the fields of engineering, physics, and production. In everyday life, the word is rarely used unless you are talking about a technical topic.
Für die Qualitätskontrolle ist moderne Messtechnik unerlässlich.
Modern measurement technology is essential for quality control.
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'die Messung' and 'die Messtechnik' both belong to the area of measuring. But 'die Messung' means the individual process or the value that results from it. For example, you measure the temperature, and the measurement shows 21 degrees. 'die Messtechnik' means the technical field behind it: devices, methods, and procedures for measuring. The words can be confused because both have to do with measuring devices and values. For a specific action or a specific result, you say 'Messung'. For the field of study or the technical method, you say 'Messtechnik'.
In der neuen Firma arbeitet Paul in der Messtechnik.
At the new company, Paul works in measurement technology.
Die Messung der Raumtemperatur dauert nur wenige Sekunden.
Measuring the room temperature takes only a few seconds.