This is the 2030th most frequent German word.
maßgeblich
"Maßgeblich" means "significant" or "decisive."
In this example, 'maßgeblich' is used to express 'instrumental' or 'key,' emphasizing the significant role of his opinion in shaping the decision.
Seine Meinung war maßgeblich für die Entscheidung des Teams.
His opinion was instrumental in the team's decision.
In this sentence, 'maßgeblich' is used to mean 'significantly' or 'decisively,' indicating the considerable influence of the weather in the decision to postpone.
Das Wetter hat maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, dass wir den Ausflug verschieben mussten.
The weather contributed significantly to our need to postpone the excursion.
Here, 'maßgeblich' denotes 'crucial' or 'determinant,' underlining the importance of the standard in guiding the product development.