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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.
partly
'teilweise' and 'vollumfänglich' are opposites when it comes to completeness. Use 'teilweise' when something is not fully the case or only part of something is affected. 'vollumfänglich' means complete and without exception. However, it sounds clearly more formal and fits especially well with contracts, reports, rights, or official statements. In everyday language, people usually say 'vollständig' rather than 'vollumfänglich'.
Die Firma erklärte, dass sie die Kosten vollumfänglich übernimmt.
The company stated that it would cover the costs in full.
Die Versicherung hat den Schaden nur teilweise bezahlt.
The insurance company only partly paid for the damage.