die Entscheidungshilfe
Translation
decision-making aid, decision support
Examples
Diese Liste ist eine gute Entscheidungshilfe.
This list is a good decision-making aid.
Er bat um eine Entscheidungshilfe.
He asked for help in making a decision.
Grammar Patterns
a decision aid for ((sth.)) eine Entscheidungshilfe für+4 The book is a good decision aid for buying a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterstützung (support), Ratgeber (guidebook); Antonym: Hindernis (obstacle)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Entscheidung' (decision) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Hilfe' (help). Literally 'decision-help'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Entscheidung' (decision) + 'Hilfe' (help). It's something that 'helps' you make a decision, like a pro-con list.