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die Vereinheitlichung

standardization

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die Vereinheitlichung

standardization

The process in which different things such as rules, systems, measurements, or laws are aligned and standardized so that they are the same or compatible.

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Die Vereinheitlichung der europäischen Währungen führte zur Einführung des Euro.

The standardization of European currencies led to the introduction of the euro.

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Vereinheitlichung vs Vereinigung

union / association

'die Vereinigung' and 'die Vereinheitlichung' sound similar and both have to do with 'one' or 'uniform'. But the difference is important: in a 'Vereinigung', people, groups, or things join together to form one unit. In a 'Vereinheitlichung', the things usually remain separate, but rules, systems, or processes are made the same. The words can be confused because both describe a process. As a guide: 'Vereinigung' means coming together, while 'Vereinheitlichung' means making things uniform.

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Vereinheitlichung

Die Vereinheitlichung der Formulare spart im Büro viel Zeit.

The standardization of the forms saves a lot of time in the office.

Vereinigung

Die Vereinigung der beiden kleinen Vereine stärkt das Angebot im Stadtteil.

The union of the two small clubs strengthens what is offered in the neighborhood.

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