The process of giving something a structure, organizing it into sections, or arranging it systematically.
example
Die Strukturierung des Projekts in einzelne Arbeitspakete hat die Übersichtlichkeit deutlich verbessert.
Structuring the project into individual work packages significantly improved clarity.
Usage tips
Word family
'Strukturierung' (structuring) is the nominalization of the verb 'strukturieren' (to structure). The ending '-ung' turns the action of organizing into a feminine noun that describes the process or the result.
EXAMPLE
Um den Tag zu strukturieren, mache ich mir morgens immer einen Plan.
To structure my day, I always make a plan in the morning.
Sentence structure with genitive
The word is very often used with a genitive attribute or 'von' + dative to say what is being organized. For example: 'die Strukturierung des Tages' (the structuring of the day) or 'die Strukturierung von Informationen' (the structuring of information).
EXAMPLE
Die Strukturierung des Aufsatzes war nicht sehr logisch.
The structuring of the essay was not very logical.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives are 'klare' (clear), 'logische' (logical), or 'systematische' (systematic) with 'Strukturierung' (structuring). It is often about the structuring of projects, data, texts, or thoughts.
EXAMPLE
Eine klare Strukturierung der Inhalte hilft den Lesern beim Verständnis.
A clear structuring of the content helps readers understand it.
Register: formal language
'Strukturierung' (structuring) is a typical word in formal, academic, or professional contexts. It is used when the topic is planning, organization, and a methodical approach.
EXAMPLE
Für den Businessplan ist eine detaillierte Strukturierung der Finanzen erforderlich.
For the business plan, a detailed structuring of the finances is required.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Strukturierung vs Ordnung
order
'die Ordnung' and 'die Strukturierung' can both describe something being clearly and systematically organized. 'Ordnung' is more about the state or the system itself: everything has a clear place or follows clear rules. 'Strukturierung' means the process of organizing something into sections and putting it into a meaningful form, for example a text, a plan, or a project. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with system. If you mean the result or the state, use 'Ordnung' more often. If you mean the process of organizing something into sections, 'Strukturierung' is more precise.
Strukturierung
Für den Vortrag hilft eine gute Strukturierung der wichtigsten Punkte.
Good structuring of the most important points helps with the presentation.
Ordnung
Durch die neue Ordnung findet jeder die Dateien schneller.
With the new order, everyone finds the files more quickly.