Zeitersparnis

time saving

noun TSAIT-er-shpar-nis Rare

Usage Note

Zeitersparnis means the time saved by a more efficient method. It frequently appears in product advertising and process-optimisation contexts: eine erhebliche Zeitersparnis ('a considerable time saving'). Can be singular or plural though the plural is rare.

Examples

"Die neue Software bringt eine deutliche Zeitersparnis bei der Dateneingabe."

Natural Translation

The new software brings a significant time saving in data entry.

Literal Translation

The new software brings a clear time-saving with the data-entry.

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