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To announce or communicate something officially, often in elevated or formal language.
Die Agentur konnte einen neuen Rekord bei den Besucherzahlen vermelden.
The agency was able to report a new record in visitor numbers.
'vermelden' (to report) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' always remains attached to the stem 'melden' (to report/notify) and here reinforces the official character of the communication.
Das Unternehmen vermeldete gestern seine Quartalszahlen.
The company reported its quarterly figures yesterday.
This word belongs to a formal, elevated style of language. You mainly find it in the press, in business reports, or in official announcements, but hardly ever in everyday speech.
Die Polizei hatte zum Glück keine schweren Unfälle zu vermelden.
Fortunately, the police had no serious accidents to report.
It is often institutions such as companies or authorities that report something. The things reported are often facts or figures, for example 'einen Erfolg vermelden' (to report a success), 'einen Zuwachs vermelden' (to report an increase), or 'Rekordzahlen vermelden' (to report record figures).
Das Museum konnte für das letzte Jahr einen Besucherrekord vermelden.
The museum was able to report a visitor record for last year.
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'berichten' and 'vermelden' both mean that you pass on information. However, 'berichten' is more general and more natural in everyday life: you can report on an experience, an accident, or a trip. Journalists also report on events. 'vermelden' sounds more formal or official and fits better with news, authorities, companies, or fixed announcements. When you are telling something personally, 'berichten' is usually better. When something is announced officially, 'vermelden' is more precise.
Die Firma vermeldet für dieses Jahr einen deutlichen Gewinn.
The company reports a clear profit for this year.
Nach dem Praktikum berichtete Lena der Klasse von ihrer Arbeit in der Werkstatt.
After the internship, Lena told the class about her work in the workshop.