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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.
Die Vereinheitlichung der europäischen Währungen führte zur Einführung des Euro.
The standardization of European currencies led to the introduction of the euro.
'Vereinheitlichung' (standardization) belongs to a word family: it is the noun form of the verb 'vereinheitlichen' (to standardize). This verb is derived from the adjective 'einheitlich' (uniform, standard), which in turn comes from 'die Einheit' (unity).
Man versucht, die Prüfungsanforderungen zu vereinheitlichen.
People are trying to standardize the examination requirements.
To express what is being standardized, German usually uses the genitive. Alternatively, you can also use the preposition 'von' with the dative.
Die Vereinheitlichung der Gesetze in der EU ist ein langer Prozess.
The standardization of laws in the EU is a long process.
This word is often used in connection with abstract concepts. Typical phrases are 'die Vereinheitlichung von Regeln' (the standardization of rules), 'von Systemen' (of systems), 'von Standards' (of standards), or 'von Gesetzen' (of laws).
Die Vereinheitlichung der IT-Systeme soll die Zusammenarbeit verbessern.
The standardization of the IT systems is intended to improve collaboration.
'Vereinheitlichung' (standardization) is a formal word that is frequently used in politics, administration, business, and technology. It belongs to written language and technical language.
Im Protokoll wurde die Notwendigkeit einer Vereinheitlichung der Qualitätsstandards festgehalten.
The need for standardization of quality standards was recorded in the minutes.
alignment / assimilation
Both words describe differences between rules or systems becoming smaller. „Angleichung“ refers more to an approximation that does not necessarily achieve complete equality, while „Vereinheitlichung“ aims at identical or compatible standards. Use Angleichung for similar designs or arrangements, and Vereinheitlichung when a common standard is to be created.
Die Vereinheitlichung der Regeln führte an allen Schulen zu demselben Verfahren.
Standardizing the rules led to the same procedure at all schools.
Die Angleichung der Regeln erleichtert den Vergleich zwischen den beiden Schulen.
Aligning the rules makes it easier to compare the two schools.
