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network
An association or close cooperation of people, companies, or institutions in order to achieve shared goals.
Die lokalen Verkehrsbetriebe haben sich zu einem Tarifverbund zusammengeschlossen.
The local transport companies have joined together to form a fare network.
composite
In materials engineering, a material that consists of two or more different materials firmly bonded together.
Carbon ist ein leichter und extrem stabiler Faser-Kunststoff-Verbund.
Carbon is a lightweight and extremely strong fiber-reinforced plastic composite.
'Der Verbund' (network / composite) belongs to the word family of 'verbinden' (to connect). It describes the result or state of a strong connection, similar to 'die Verbindung' (connection) or 'der Bund' (association/alliance).
Im Verbund sind die kleinen Unternehmen stärker als allein.
As part of a network, the small companies are stronger than they are alone.
You can recognize the meaning from context. If it is about organizations, transport, or companies, it means a network. If it is about technology, construction, or materials, it means a composite material.
Mehrere Universitäten gründeten einen Forschungsverbund.
Several universities founded a research network.
In the meaning of 'Zusammenschluss' (association/merger), 'Verbund' is often the second part of a compound noun. Common examples are 'Verkehrsverbund' (transport network), 'Tarifverbund' (fare network), and 'Forschungsverbund' (research network).
Dank des Verkehrsverbunds kann ich mit einem Ticket Bus und Bahn fahren.
Thanks to the transport network, I can travel by bus and train with one ticket.
The meaning 'Verbundwerkstoff' (composite material) is used mainly in technical and scientific fields such as engineering or materials science.
Für das Flugzeug wird ein leichter Faser-Matrix-Verbund genutzt.
A lightweight fiber-matrix composite is used for the airplane.
association / bandage
Both Verband and Verbund can refer to an association of people or institutions. Verband tends to suggest a permanently organized body with shared interests, while Verbund places more emphasis on a closely connected cooperation network. Verband is usually the better choice for a formal interest group; Verbund can also be used for cooperation.
Der Verbund mehrerer Unternehmen entwickelt gemeinsam neue Angebote.
The network of several companies jointly develops new products and services.
Der Verband vertritt die gemeinsamen Interessen seiner Mitgliedsvereine.
The association represents the shared interests of its member clubs.
