Glossary E
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.[6] The union has a total area of 4,233,255.3 km2 (1,634,469.0 sq mi) and an estimated total population of about 447 million. An internal single market has been established through a standardised system of laws that apply in all member states in those matters, and only those matters, where the states have agreed to act as one.
Deutsch: Bewertung / Español: Evaluación / Português: Avaliação / Français: Évaluation / Italiano: Valutazione /
Evaluation is a systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. It can assist an organization, program, project or any other intervention or initiative to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and objectives and results of any such action that has been completed.
Deutsch: Ingenieur / Español: Ingeniero / Português: Engenheiro / Français: Ingénieur / Italiano: Ingegnere /
In the industrial/industry context, an engineer is a professional who applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, test, and improve products, processes, systems, and structures. Engineers work in various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and technology, among others.
Deutsch: Ausfuhr
This term export derives from the conceptual meaning as to ship the goods and services out of the port of a country. The seller of such goods and services is referred to as an "exporter" who is based in the country of export whereas the overseas based buyer is referred to as an "importer".
Deutsch: Einrichtung / Español: Establecimiento / Português: Estabelecimento / Français: Établissement / Italiano: Stabilimento /
In the industrial context, establishment generally refers to a business or organization that is involved in the production, processing, or distribution of goods or services.
Deutsch: Emission / Español: Emisiones / Português: Emissão / Français: Émission / Italiano: Emissione (disambigua)
Emission may refer to exhaust gas, flue gas occurring as a result of the combustion of a fuel or the
emission of greenhouse gases, a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range
In an industrial or industry context, "equivalent" refers to something that is equal in value, function, or quality to another item or component. The term is often used to describe a product or component that can be used as a substitute for another item, typically due to a shortage, compatibility issue, or cost advantage.
Deutsch: Effizienz / Español: Eficiencia / Português: Eficiência / Français: Efficacité / Italiano: Efficienza /
Efficiency is the (often measurable) ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. In a more general sense, it is the ability to do things well, successfully, and without waste.