German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

directive

An official instruction or order.

machination

A crafty and involved plot, scheme, or maneuver directed against a person or institution.

novel

A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.

predatory

Relating to or denoting an animal or animals that naturally preying on others.

radiotelescope

An instrument used to detect radio emissions from the sky, consisting of a directional antenna and a receiver.

rasterizer

A software component or hardware device that converts vector graphics or 3D models into a set of pixels or dots for display on a screen or printer.

reactance

The opposition of a circuit element to an alternating current, caused by the buildup of electric or magnetic fields, measured in ohms.

recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

reflexive

Referring back to the subject of the clause in which it is used.

reformism

The belief in or advocacy of gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution of a system.

register

An official list or record of names, items, or statistics.

reimbursement

The act of paying back money to someone that they have spent for a business or official purpose.