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fathoms

/ˈfæðəmz/ /ˈfæðʌmz/

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noun

Erfassen, Kontrolle, Griff

Grasp, envelopment, control.

Examples :

"The project manager's fathoms of the complex software requirements were evident in her ability to answer any question and guide the team to success. "

Das Erfassen der komplexen Softwareanforderungen durch die Projektmanagerin zeigte sich in ihrer Fähigkeit, jede Frage zu beantworten und das Team zum Erfolg zu führen.

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noun

Faden

(now usually nautical) An English unit of length for water depth notionally based upon the width of grown man's outstretched arms but standardized as 6 feet (about 1.8 m).

Examples :

"The shipwreck lies at a depth of twenty fathoms, making it a challenging dive for scuba divers. "

Das Wrack liegt in einer Tiefe von zwanzig Faden, was es zu einem anspruchsvollen Tauchgang für Sporttaucher macht.

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noun

Faden

Various similar units in other systems.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that different countries use various fathoms to measure water depth. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass verschiedene Länder verschiedene Faden zur Messung der Wassertiefe verwenden.

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noun

Einsicht, Verständnis, Tragweite

Depth of insight, mental reach or scope.

Examples :

"Her fathoms of knowledge on the subject impressed even the professor. "

Ihre Einsicht in das Thema beeindruckte selbst den Professor.

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verb

Umschlingen, umarmen

To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.

Examples :

"The students tried to fathom the large oak tree, stretching their arms wide to see if they could reach all the way around its trunk. "

Die Schüler versuchten, den großen Eichenbaum zu umarmen und streckten ihre Arme weit aus, um zu sehen, ob sie den ganzen Stamm umfassen konnten.

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verb

Die Tiefe messen, ausloten

To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.

Examples :

"The marine biologist used sonar to fathom the depth of the underwater cave. "

Der Meeresbiologe nutzte Sonar, um die Tiefe der Unterwasserhöhle auszuloten.

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verb

Ergründen, verstehen

To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).

Examples :

"After hours of research, the detective began to fathom the complex motive behind the crime. "

Nach stundenlanger Recherche begann der Detektiv, das komplexe Motiv hinter dem Verbrechen zu verstehen.

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