der Stellenwert
importance
The significance, importance, or rank that a person, thing, or concept has within a particular system or context.
EXAMPLE
Familie hat für mich einen hohen Stellenwert.
Family has great importance for me.
der Stellenwert
importance / place value
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Meanings
der Stellenwert
place value
In mathematics, the value of a digit that depends on its position within a number.
EXAMPLE
In der Zahl 123 hat die Ziffer 2 den Stellenwert der Zehner.
In the number 123, the digit 2 has the place value of tens.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Stelle' (position) and 'Wert' (value). So it literally describes the value that something receives through its position or place in a system.
EXAMPLE
Der Stellenwert von Umweltschutz in der Politik hat zugenommen.
The importance of environmental protection in politics has increased.
Typical collocations
'Stellenwert' (importance) is most commonly used with the verb 'haben' (to have). Typical phrases are 'einen hohen/niedrigen Stellenwert haben' (to have high/low importance), 'einen besonderen Stellenwert genießen' (to enjoy special importance), or 'jemandem einen Stellenwert beimessen' (to attach importance to something).
EXAMPLE
Pünktlichkeit hat in der deutschen Arbeitskultur einen hohen Stellenwert.
Punctuality has great importance in German work culture.
Context clue
The mathematical meaning of 'Stellenwert' (place value) is used exclusively in the context of numbers and arithmetic. In all other cases, the general meaning of 'importance' or 'rank' is meant.
EXAMPLE
Erklären Sie den Stellenwert der Ziffer 5 in der Zahl 759.
Explain the place value of the digit 5 in the number 759.
Compare with
Stellenwert vs Bedeutung
meaning / importance
Both words describe the importance of something. „Die Bedeutung“ can refer generally to its importance, influence, or consequences. „Der Stellenwert“ more precisely shows its relative rank within a particular system or context; choose it when comparing priorities.
Stellenwert
Der Stellenwert des Themas in unserer Arbeitsplanung ist inzwischen sehr hoch.
The topic's importance in our work planning is now very high.
Bedeutung
Die Bedeutung des Themas für unsere Arbeit ist inzwischen sehr groß.
The importance of the topic for our work has now become very great.
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