die Vorgabe
Translation
specification, guideline, target, handicap
Examples
Wir müssen die Vorgaben des Kunden einhalten.
We have to comply with the customer's specifications.
Die Vorgabe für dieses Quartal ist hoch.
The target for this quarter is high.
Er bekam beim Golf eine Vorgabe von zwei Schlägen.
He received a handicap of two strokes in golf.
Grammar Patterns
die Vorgaben einhalten to comply with the specifications We have to comply with the safety regulations.
eine Vorgabe machen to set a target/guideline The management sets the targets for the next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anweisung, Richtlinie, Ziel, Vorschrift
Etymology
From the verb 'vorgeben' (to specify, set). 'vor-' (before, forward) + 'geben' (to give). Something 'given beforehand' as a rule.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'given' ('geben') 'before' ('vor') you start, like a guideline or a target.