branching

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich in einzelne Teile oder Zweige aufteilt; wird oft im übertragenen Sinn für Prozesse oder Strukturen verwendet.

Describes something that divides into separate parts or branches, often used in a figurative sense for processes or structures.

1. Dividing into branchesB2formal

   Having or forming branches; diverging from a main part.

   sich verzweigend

   • The branching tree provided ample shade in the garden.
   • The river's branching delta created many small islands.
   • The branching pattern of the veins is clearly visible.

   Synonymearborescentbrancheddendriticdivergingdividedforkingramosesplitting

   Antonymelinearstraightunbranched

2. Expanding or diversifyingB2formal

   Extending into new areas or activities; diverging from a central focus.

   Sich ausweitend oder diversifizierend

   • The company is branching into new markets overseas.
   • Her branching interests include art, music, and science.
   • The branching paths of the career led to many opportunities.

   Synonymedivergingexpandingspreadingwidening

   Antonymecentralizingconvergingunifying

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder die Struktur bezeichnet, etwas in einzelne Teile, Zweige oder Untereinheiten aufzuteilen, häufig verwendet in Kontexten wie Biologie, Informatik oder Entscheidungsfindung.

A noun referring to the process or pattern of dividing into separate parts, branches, or subdivisions, often used in contexts like biology, computing, or decision-making.

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1. Division into partsB2formal

   The process or state of dividing into separate branches or sections.

   Verzweigung

   • The branching of the river created several small islands.
   • The company's branching into new markets was successful.
   • The tree's branching pattern is typical of oak species.

   Synonymebifurcationdivisionforkingpartingramificationseparationsplittingsubdivision

   Antonymeconsolidationconvergencejoiningmergingunification

2. Decision pointB2formal

   A point in a process or system where multiple paths or options are available.

   Verzweigungspunkt

   • The algorithm uses branching to handle different scenarios.
   • In the story, the branching of the plot leads to multiple endings.
   • The decision tree has several branching points for analysis.

   Synonymeforkjunctionturning point

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich in einzelne Teile zu teilen oder auseinanderzugehen oder sich in neue Bereiche oder Tätigkeiten auszudehnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or diverging into separate parts, or expanding into new areas or activities.

1. Diverge or splitB1formal

   To divide into separate parts or directions.

   Sich verzweigen

   • The road branches off to the left near the forest.
   • The river branches into several smaller streams.
   • The conversation branched into different topics.

   Synonymebifurcatedivergedivideforkramifyseparatesplitsubdivide

   Antonymeconvergejoinmergeunite

2. Expand into new areasB2formal

   To start a new part of a business, organization, or activity.

   Sich ausweiten

   • The company is branching out into international markets.
   • She decided to branch into freelance writing after years in journalism.
   • The university plans to branch into online education.

   Synonymebroadendiversifyexpandextendproliferateramifyspread

Phrasal-Variantenbranch out