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written record
A text recorded in writing; minutes or a record of something.
Die Niederschrift der letzten Sitzung wurde an alle Teilnehmer verteilt.
The written record of the last meeting was distributed to all participants.
writing down
The process of writing down or recording information in writing.
Die Niederschrift seiner Erinnerungen dauerte mehrere Jahre.
The writing down of his memories took several years.
'Die Niederschrift' (the written record) is the noun derived from the verb 'niederschreiben' (to write down). It refers either to the result of writing (the document) or to the process of writing itself.
Die Niederschrift seiner Memoiren hat ihn viele Jahre beschäftigt.
Writing down his memoirs occupied him for many years.
Similar to the verb 'niederschreiben' (to write down), the noun 'die Niederschrift' (the written record) is used mainly in formal, official, or literary contexts, for example in administration or in court.
Bitte senden Sie uns die Niederschrift des Gesprächs zu.
Please send us the written record of the conversation.
Whether the document (m01) or the process (m02) is meant is often revealed by the verb in the sentence. Verbs like 'lesen' (to read) or 'unterzeichnen' (to sign) refer to the document, while time expressions or verbs like 'dauern' (to take/last) point to the process.
Die Niederschrift des Protokolls liegt zur Genehmigung bereit.
The written record of the minutes is ready for approval.
When 'Niederschrift' (written record) means the document, it is often combined with verbs such as 'anfertigen' (to prepare), 'erstellen' (to create), 'genehmigen' (to approve), or 'unterzeichnen' (to sign).
Der Sekretär hat die Niederschrift der Sitzung angefertigt.
The secretary prepared the written record of the meeting.
documentation / documentary
Dokumentation and Niederschrift both record information in writing. Niederschrift usually refers to a single text or the act of writing something down, whereas Dokumentation can bring together several documents and provide a comprehensive record of a process. Use “Niederschrift” for the individual written record and “Dokumentation” for the complete collection.
Die Niederschrift der Sitzung hält die wichtigsten Beschlüsse in einem Text fest.
The written record of the meeting records the most important decisions in a single text.
Die Dokumentation der Sitzung umfasst das Protokoll, die Präsentation und die Anlagen.
The documentation of the meeting includes the minutes, the presentation, and the attachments.
