die Bereinigung
Translation
adjustment, clearing, settlement, purge
Examples
Die Bereinigung der Daten ist notwendig.
The cleanup of the data is necessary.
Es geht um die Bereinigung von Missverständnissen.
It's about clearing up misunderstandings.
Grammar Patterns
((the adjustment)) ((of sth.)) the adjustment of sth.: die Bereinigung der Liste
((the clearing up)) ((of sth.)) the clearing up of sth.: die Bereinigung von Missverständnissen
Similar Words
Synonyms: adjustment, clarification, cleanup, purge
Etymology
From the verb 'bereinigen' (to adjust) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It signifies the act or result of adjusting.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix almost always indicates a feminine noun (die) that represents a process or action. This is the noun form of 'bereinigen'.