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Sollwert

target value, setpoint

noun ZOL-vehrt Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Usage Note

Sollwert is the desired or nominal value in a process or measurement, contrasted with Istwert (actual value). Common in engineering, process control and accounting.

Examples

"Der Istwert weicht vom Sollwert um fünf Grad ab."

Natural Translation

The actual value deviates from the target value by five degrees.

Literal Translation

The actual-value deviates from-the target-value by five degrees.

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