der Messwert
measured value
The value determined through a measurement that indicates a measured quantity.
EXAMPLE
Der Messwert lag deutlich über dem zulässigen Grenzwert.
The measured value was well above the permissible limit value.
der Messwert
measured value
der Messwert, die Messwerte
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Messwert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Messwerte |
| genitive | des Messwertes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Messwert | die Messwerte |
| accusative | den Messwert | die Messwerte |
| dative | dem Messwert | den Messwerten |
| genitive | des Messwertes des Messwerts | der Messwerte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Messwert' (measured value) consists of 'Mess-' and 'Wert' (value). The element 'Mess-' belongs to the verb 'messen' (to measure) and shows how the value was determined.
EXAMPLE
Das Gerät zeigt nach jeder Messung den aktuellen Messwert an.
After each measurement, the device displays the current measured value.
Typical collocations
Typical collocations include 'Messwerte erfassen' (to record measured values), 'Messwerte aufzeichnen' (to log measured values), and 'Messwerte auswerten' (to analyze measured values). These expressions fit different work steps: collecting, storing, and examining data.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Versuch wertet das Team die Messwerte aus.
After the experiment, the team analyzes the measured values.
Stating numbers
To give a measured value with a number and unit, the pattern 'Der Messwert liegt bei …' (The measured value is …) is often used. 'Bei' connects the verb 'liegen' (to be) with the numerical information.
EXAMPLE
Der Messwert liegt bei 25 Grad Celsius.
The measured value is 25 degrees Celsius.
In real life
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