die Ausarbeitung
Translation
elaboration, development, drafting, composition
Examples
Die Ausarbeitung des Vertrags braucht Zeit.
The drafting of the contract takes time.
Ihre Ausarbeitung zum Thema war sehr detailliert.
Her paper on the topic was very detailed.
Grammar Patterns
the elaboration ((of sth.)) the elaboration of something The elaboration of a new concept is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erarbeitung, Verfassung; Antonyms: Entwurf (draft), Skizze (sketch)
Etymology
From aus- ('out', 'completion') + Arbeit ('work') + -ung (noun suffix). Literally 'a working out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'working out' the details of a plan or paper. The prefix 'aus-' often implies completion.