No. 2,030 in German
maßgeblich
"Maßgeblich" means "significant" or "decisive."
In a sentence
Das Wetter hat maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, dass wir den Ausflug verschieben mussten.
The weather contributed significantly to our need to postpone the excursion.
In this sentence, 'maßgeblich' is used to mean 'significantly' or 'decisively,' indicating the considerable influence of the weather in the decision to postpone.
Die neue Norm ist für die Entwicklung des Produkts maßgeblich.
The new standard is crucial for the development of the product.
Here, 'maßgeblich' denotes 'crucial' or 'determinant,' underlining the importance of the standard in guiding the product development.
Seine Meinung war maßgeblich für die Entscheidung des Teams.
His opinion was instrumental in the team's decision.
In this example, 'maßgeblich' is used to express 'instrumental' or 'key,' emphasizing the significant role of his opinion in shaping the decision.
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