Nomen

die Ermittlung

investigation, inquiry, determination, calculation

Die polizeiliche Ermittlung läuft noch.

The police investigation is still ongoing.

Die Ermittlung der genauen Kosten ist schwierig.

The determination of the exact costs is difficult.

the investigation ((against sb.)) against (sb.) Die Ermittlung gegen den Täter läuft.

the determination ((of sth.)) of (sth.) Die Ermittlung des Preises war einfach.

Synonyms: Untersuchung, Recherche

From ermitteln (to ascertain) + suffix -ung

Think of 'middle' (Mittel) - getting to the center of the truth.

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