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spectrum / range
A wide range or variety of things, opinions, or possibilities.
Die Konferenz deckte ein breites Spektrum an Themen ab, von künstlicher Intelligenz bis zur Umweltethik.
The conference covered a broad spectrum of topics, from artificial intelligence to environmental ethics.
spectrum
In physics, the splitting of light or other radiation into its individual wavelengths or frequencies, often visible as a band of colors.
Ein Regenbogen ist ein natürliches Beispiel für das sichtbare Spektrum des Sonnenlichts.
A rainbow is a natural example of the visible spectrum of sunlight.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Spektrum' (spectrum) from context. If it is about topics, opinions, products, or possibilities, the figurative meaning 'variety' is meant. If it is about light, colors, or radiation, the physical meaning is meant.
Das Meinungsspektrum in der Diskussion war sehr breit.
The spectrum of opinions in the discussion was very broad.
In the figurative meaning of 'Vielfalt' (variety), 'Spektrum' (spectrum) is often combined with adjectives such as 'breit' (broad), 'groß' (large), or 'vielfältig' (diverse). Typical verbs are 'abdecken' (to cover) or 'umfassen' (to include/encompass).
Das Festival deckt ein breites Spektrum musikalischer Genres ab.
The festival covers a broad spectrum of musical genres.
To specify what the variety consists of, the preposition 'an' is often used followed by the dative plural. This pattern is: ein Spektrum an + [noun in the dative plural].
Die Firma bietet ein breites Spektrum an Dienstleistungen an.
The company offers a broad spectrum of services.
The meaning that refers to the splitting of light or radiation belongs to the technical language of physics and other natural sciences.
In der Chemie wird das Spektrum einer Substanz zur Analyse genutzt.
In chemistry, the spectrum of a substance is used for analysis.
ribbon / band
In physics, Band and Spektrum both relate to frequencies. A Band is a clearly defined frequency range. Spektrum, by contrast, shows the frequencies that are present or how they are distributed. Band is therefore suitable for a specific interval, while Spektrum is more appropriate for the composition of a signal.
Auf dem Messgerät erkennt die Technikerin das Spektrum des übertragenen Signals.
The technician can see the spectrum of the transmitted signal on the measuring device.
Der Sender überträgt sein Programm in einem festgelegten Band.
The station broadcasts its program on a designated band.
