Richtwert

reference value; guideline figure; benchmark

noun RIKHT-vayrt Rare

Usage Note

Richtwert ist ein Orientierungswert, der als Anhaltspunkt dient, ohne rechtlich bindend zu sein ('der Richtwert für den täglichen Kalorienbedarf', 'Richtwerte für Schadstoffbelastung'). Unterschied zu Grenzwert (verbindlich).

Examples

"Als Richtwert gilt ein Wert von 2.000 Kalorien pro Tag."

Natural Translation

A reference value of 2,000 calories per day applies.

Literal Translation

As reference value a value of 2,000 calories per day applies.

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