This is the 1802nd most frequent German word.
mitteln
To calculate or determine an average.
In this sentence, 'ermitteln' means 'to determine or find out,' typically used in investigative or scientific contexts.
Die Wissenschaftler versuchen, die genaue Größe des Objekts zu ermitteln.
The scientists are trying to determine the exact size of the object.
Here, 'mitteln' means 'to average,' used in the mathematical sense to find an average value.
Wir können die durchschnittlichen Kosten berechnen, indem wir die Monatsausgaben mitteln.
We can calculate the average costs by averaging the monthly expenses.
In this example, 'ermitteln' is employed in the investigative sense, meaning 'to ascertain or investigate.'