prescriptive

prɪˈskrɪp.tɪv
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Translation of prescriptive into German

Adjective

1.

guidance

giving rules or instructions about what should be done
vorschreibend präskriptiv
  • The prescriptive approach tells students exactly how to write.Der vorschreibende Ansatz sagt den Schülern genau, wie sie schreiben sollen.
2.

rules

relating to setting or enforcing rules or standards
  • The prescriptive approach requires everyone to follow strict guidelines.Der vorschreibende Ansatz verlangt von allen, strenge Richtlinien einzuhalten.
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Expressions with prescriptive: examples in English and translations in German

präskriptive Grammatik
Prescriptive grammar dictates the use of 'whom' instead of 'who'.
präskriptive Linguistik
Prescriptive linguistics dictates how grammar should be taught.

Synonyms and analogies of prescriptive in English

Examples of prescriptive in a sentence

  • Teachers criticized the prescriptive grading rubric.
  • Prescriptive rules govern the use of official documents.
  • The prescriptive policy left little room for flexibility.

Translations of "prescriptive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
präskriptivadj.

The draft legislation is not prescriptive about the economic structure of service providers.

Der Verordnungsvorschlag ist nicht präskriptiv in Bezug auf die Wirtschaftsstruktur der Dienstleister.

On request, we implement prescriptive dashboards, bringing together all existing measures.

Auf Wunsch implementieren wir präskriptive Dashboards unter Zusammenführung aller vorhandenen Kennzahlen.

normativadj.

This list is, however, neither exhaustive nor prescriptive.

Diese Aufstellung ist jedoch weder erschöpfend noch normativ.

They are prescriptive, designed to promote a specific understanding of the past.

Sie sind normativ, entworfen, um ein spezifisches Verständnis der Vergangenheit zu fördern.

verbindlicheadj.

The proposal has been cast as objectives to be achieved rather than as prescriptive requirements.

Der Vorschlag enthält eher Zielvorgaben als verbindliche Anforderungen.

Owing to the wide range of target groups and possible interventions, the guidance avoids prescriptive recommendations.

In Anbetracht des breiten Spektrums von Zielgruppen und in Betracht kommenden Interventionen werden in den Leitlinien verbindliche Empfehlungen vermieden.

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  • verordnendadj.

prescriptive: Examples and translations in context

The book emphasized the principles of descriptive linguistics rather than prescriptive rules.

Das Buch betonte die Prinzipien der deskriptiven Linguistik statt präskriptiver Regeln.

Students often find prescriptive grammar rules difficult to memorize and apply.

Schüler finden die Regeln der präskriptiven Grammatik oft schwer zu merken und anzuwenden.

In school, we often learn the basics of prescriptive grammar through various exercises.

In der Schule lernen wir oft die Grundlagen der präskriptiven Grammatik durch verschiedene Übungen.

Understanding prescriptive grammar can improve your ability to communicate effectively.

Das Verständnis der präskriptiven Grammatik kann Ihre Fähigkeit zur effektiven Kommunikation verbessern.

With prescriptive maintenance, systems issue recommendations based on predictions.

Bei der präskriptiven Instandhaltung geben Systeme bereits Empfehlungen aufgrund von Vorhersagen ab.

Understanding prescriptive grammar rules can enhance clarity in academic writing.

Das Verständnis der präskriptiven Grammatikregeln kann die Klarheit in wissenschaftlichen Texten verbessern.

Writers must consider prescriptive grammar when submitting work for publication.

Autoren müssen die präskriptive Grammatik berücksichtigen, wenn sie Werke zur Veröffentlichung einreichen.

Teachers commonly emphasize prescriptive grammar to ensure students write correctly.

Lehrer betonen häufig die präskriptive Grammatik, um sicherzustellen, dass Schüler korrekt schreiben.

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