No. 1,802 in German
mitteln
To calculate or determine an average.
In a sentence
Die Wissenschaftler versuchen, die genaue Größe des Objekts zu ermitteln.
The scientists are trying to determine the exact size of the object.
In this sentence, 'ermitteln' means 'to determine or find out,' typically used in investigative or scientific contexts.
Wir können die durchschnittlichen Kosten berechnen, indem wir die Monatsausgaben mitteln.
We can calculate the average costs by averaging the monthly expenses.
Here, 'mitteln' means 'to average,' used in the mathematical sense to find an average value.
Der Detektiv hat lange gebraucht, um die Wahrheit zu ermitteln.
The detective took a long time to ascertain the truth.
In this example, 'ermitteln' is employed in the investigative sense, meaning 'to ascertain or investigate.'
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