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ermitteln.

to determine, to identify (a value or identity; through a calculation or other process)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ʔɛʁˈmɪtəln]
  1. to determine, to identify (a value or identity; through a calculation or other process)

    formal · transitive · weak
    Die Unfallursache konnte nicht ermittelt werden.
    Ermitteln Sie die Summe jeder Zeile.
  2. to investigate (by the police)

    intransitive · weak
    Gegen den Mann wird wegen Diebstahls ermittelt.
Where this word comes from

From er- + Mittel (“means”).

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