die Informationsbeschaffung
Translation
information procurement, information gathering, intelligence gathering
Examples
Die Informationsbeschaffung ist der erste Schritt des Projekts.
Information gathering is the first step of the project.
Methoden der Informationsbeschaffung sind vielfältig.
Methods of information gathering are diverse.
Grammar Patterns
((information gathering)) ((from sth.)) information gathering from sth. Information gathering from public sources is legal.
Similar Words
Recherche, Datenerhebung, Sammlung
Etymology
A compound of 'Information' and 'Beschaffung' (procurement, acquisition), from the verb 'beschaffen' (to procure, to obtain).
Memory Tips
Focus on 'schaffen' (to create, make). The prefix 'be-' often indicates working on something, so 'beschaffen' is the act of actively getting something.