Nomen

der Technologiereifegrad

Translation

technology readiness level, TRL

Das Projekt hat einen hohen Technologiereifegrad erreicht.

The project has reached a high technology readiness level.

Wir müssen den Technologiereifegrad der neuen Software bewerten.

We need to assess the technology readiness level of the new software.

((sth.acc)) erreichen to reach a technology readiness level The project has reached a high technology readiness level.

((sth.acc)) bewerten to assess a technology readiness level One must assess the technology readiness level.

Synonyms: TRL (abbreviation), Entwicklungsstand (development status); Antonyms: technologische Unreife (technological immaturity)

A compound of 'Technologie' (technology) + 'Reife' (ripeness, maturity) + 'Grad' (grade, degree). Literally 'technology-ripeness-grade'.

Think of it as a 'grade' for how 'ripe' a technology is for practical application. The higher the grade, the more mature it is.