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maßgeblich

decisive

adjective MAHS-gep-likh Less Common
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Also means

significant

Usage Note

maßgeblich means authoritative or decisively influential, as in maßgeblich beteiligt sein ('to be a key participant'). It is built on Maß ('measure') and carries a formal, often journalistic tone. As an adverb it means 'to a significant degree'.

Examples

"Sie war maßgeblich am Erfolg beteiligt."

Natural Translation

She was decisively involved in the success.

Literal Translation

She was decisively in-the success involved.

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