German word

unterziehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊntɐˈtsiːən/

Meaning

  • verbundergo

Example

Die Firma unterzieht sich einer Prüfung.

The company is undergoing an inspection.

Illustration for unterziehen (undergo)

More examples

Vor der Markteinführung wurde das System einem Belastungstest unterzogen.

Before being launched on the market, the system was put through a stress test.

Core concept

A person, object, or process is brought under a deliberate review of its condition, quality, or compliance.

Common phrases

  • sich einem Audit unterziehen

    undergo an audit

  • ein System einem Belastungstest unterziehen

    put a system through a stress test

Similar words

prüfen: To assess something closely for correctness and shortcomings.
überprüfen: To check something in detail again for errors or irregularities.
kontrollieren: To monitor work or machinery to detect faults or improper operation.
sich prüfen lassen: To receive an examination from an outside inspector.

Definition in German

Formelles Verb für das Erleiden oder Durchführen einer Prüfung, Kontrolle oder Untersuchung; reflexiv bedeutet es, dass jemand geprüft wird, transitiv bedeutet es, dass jemand etwas prüfen lässt.

Word origin

Unterziehen developed from the combination of unter- 'under' and ziehen 'draw' to express bringing something under an examination or other systematic scrutiny.

Usage tips

  • The verb has a formal register and is especially common in administrative, technical, and official writing rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • subjectverb

Opposites

Related words

  • unterziehbarcapable of being subjected to testingadjective

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