maßgebend
Translation
decisive, authoritative, definitive, relevant
Examples
Seine Meinung war maßgebend für die Entscheidung.
His opinion was decisive for the decision.
Das ist der maßgebende Text für diese Prüfung.
This is the authoritative text for this exam.
Die maßgebenden Faktoren sind Zeit und Geld.
The decisive factors are time and money.
Grammar Patterns
maßgebend ((für et4)) decisive/authoritative ((for sth.)) His opinion was decisive for the decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decisive, crucial, authoritative; Antonyms: irrelevant, insignificant
Etymology
From 'Maß' (measure, standard) + 'gebend' (giving). Literally 'measure-giving' or 'standard-setting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that 'gives the measure' (gibt das Maß) for everything else. It sets the standard, making it authoritative and decisive.