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in full
Completely, to the full extent, without exceptions. Usually used in formal language, especially in law and business.
Der Anspruch des Klägers wurde vom Gericht vollumfänglich anerkannt.
The plaintiff's claim was recognized in full by the court.
The word is made up of 'voll' (full) and 'umfänglich' (extensive/comprehensive). 'Umfänglich' is derived from 'der Umfang' (scope, extent). Literally, it therefore means 'to the full extent'.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen vollumfänglich durch.
Please read the instructions in full.
'Vollumfänglich' (in full) is a very formal word. It belongs to administrative and legal language and sounds unnatural or even bureaucratic in everyday speech.
Der Schaden wurde von der Versicherung vollumfänglich ersetzt.
The damage was fully covered by the insurance company.
The word is often used as an adverb and modifies verbs. Typical combinations are 'vollumfänglich informieren' (to inform fully), 'vollumfänglich zustimmen' (to agree completely), 'vollumfänglich anerkennen' (to recognize/accept in full), or 'vollumfänglich haften' (to be fully liable).
Wir werden Sie über alle Änderungen vollumfänglich informieren.
We will inform you fully about all changes.
complete
Here, vollständig and vollumfänglich describe support without restrictions. Vollständig is the neutral choice in everyday and standard German; vollumfänglich sounds considerably more formal and is used especially in legal or business texts.
Im offiziellen Beschluss steht, dass der Vorstand den Vorschlag vollumfänglich unterstützt.
The official decision states that the board member fully supports the proposal.
Im Gespräch sagte der Vorstand, dass er den Vorschlag vollständig unterstützt.
In the conversation, the board member said that he fully supported the proposal.
