die Verwertung
Translation
utilization, recycling, exploitation, realization (of assets)
Examples
Die Verwertung von Altpapier ist wichtig.
The recycling of waste paper is important.
Es geht um die wirtschaftliche Verwertung der Erfindung.
It is about the economic utilization of the invention.
Grammar Patterns
the utilization/recycling ((of sth.)) the utilization/recycling of sth. The recycling of raw materials is important.
Similar Words
Nutzung (use), Recycling, Ausbeutung (exploitation)
Etymology
A noun from the verb 'verwerten' (to utilize). It's made of 'ver-' + 'Wert' (value) + '-ung' (noun suffix), meaning 'the act of making something valuable'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the root 'Wert' (value). 'Verwertung' is the process of getting value out of something, whether through recycling or commercial use.