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check / inspection
The act of checking or examining something in order to determine whether it is correct, safe, or functional.
Die regelmäßige Überprüfung der Bremsen am Auto ist lebenswichtig.
The regular inspection of a car's brakes is vital.
review / audit
A formal and systematic examination or review of processes, documents, or finances in order to evaluate compliance with rules or efficiency.
Das Ergebnis der internen Überprüfung wird nächste Woche vorgestellt.
The result of the internal review will be presented next week.
'Überprüfung' (review/check) is a noun derived from the verb 'überprüfen' (to check/review). The ending '-ung' turns verbs into feminine nouns that describe an action or process.
Die Überprüfung der Dokumente dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The review of the documents took several hours.
To express what is being checked, German usually uses the genitive. In spoken language, the construction with 'von' + dative is also common.
Die Überprüfung des Motors zeigte keine Probleme.
The inspection of the engine showed no problems.
In the context of safety and technology, 'Überprüfung' is often combined with verbs like 'durchführen' (to carry out) or 'vornehmen' (to perform) and adjectives like 'regelmäßig' (regular) or 'technisch' (technical).
Ein Techniker führt die jährliche Überprüfung der Heizung durch.
A technician carries out the annual inspection of the heating system.
Words like 'intern' (internal), 'extern' (external), 'finanziell' (financial), or 'jährlich' (annual) indicate that a formal, systematic review or audit is meant, often in a business or administrative context.
Die externe Überprüfung der Buchhaltung findet im nächsten Monat statt.
The external audit of the accounting will take place next month.
control / check
Kontrolle and Überprüfung can both refer to checking safety or correctness. Kontrolle often fits a routine or repeated checking process, while Überprüfung tends to emphasize a targeted examination of a specific question. This is a tendency, not a fixed rule.
Nach der Störung zeigt eine gezielte Überprüfung, ob die Maschine wieder sicher läuft.
After the malfunction, a targeted inspection shows whether the machine is operating safely again.
Die tägliche Kontrolle zeigt, ob die Maschine sicher läuft.
The daily check shows whether the machine is operating safely.
