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For the most part, almost completely, or as far as possible. It expresses that something applies to a very high degree, but small exceptions are possible.
Nach der Renovierung sind die Mängel am Gebäude weitestgehend behoben.
After the renovation, the defects in the building have largely been fixed.
The word is made up of the superlative of 'weit' (far) as 'weitest-' and the participle 'gehend' (going). The literal meaning is 'going the farthest', which explains the figurative meaning 'to the greatest possible extent'.
Die beiden Parteien haben eine weitestgehende Einigung erzielt.
The two parties reached a far-reaching agreement.
As an adverb, 'weitestgehend' (largely) usually appears in the middle of the sentence (in the Mittelfeld). It often modifies a verb, a participle, or an adjective that follows it.
Die Software ist mit allen gängigen Betriebssystemen weitestgehend kompatibel.
The software is largely compatible with all common operating systems.
'Weitestgehend' (largely) belongs more to formal written language and is often used in reports, official communications, or business contexts. It sounds more elevated and precise.
Die Forderungen der Mitarbeiter wurden vom Unternehmen weitestgehend erfüllt.
The employees' demands were largely met by the company.
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Weitgehend and weitestgehend can both mean that something has been achieved almost completely. Weitestgehend can additionally emphasize that the greatest possible degree has been achieved under the given conditions. Without this reference to what is possible, weitgehend is usually the better fit; with this emphasis, weitestgehend is appropriate.
Trotz der knappen Zeit sind die Anforderungen weitestgehend erfüllt worden.
Despite the limited time, the requirements have been met as fully as possible.
Nach dem Umbau sind die Anforderungen weitgehend erfüllt, nur einige Details fehlen noch.
After the renovation, the requirements have largely been met; only a few details are still missing.
