das Untersuchungsgebiet
Translation
area of investigation, field of study, research area, survey area
Examples
Die Geologie ist sein Untersuchungsgebiet.
Geology is his field of study.
Wir grenzen das Untersuchungsgebiet genau ein.
We are defining the area of investigation precisely.
Grammar Patterns
((the Untersuchungsgebiet)) ((of sth.)) the area of investigation of sth. The area of investigation of the study is modern art.
to define/limit ((an Untersuchungsgebiet)) to define/limit an area of investigation We need to limit the area of investigation for our research.
Similar Words
Forschungsfeld, Fachgebiet, Themenbereich
Etymology
A compound of 'Untersuchung' (investigation) and 'Gebiet' (area). Literally 'investigation area'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a scientist marking off a specific 'area' on a chart for their 'investigation'. This is the 'Untersuchungsgebiet'.