Meaning 1neutral; technical and administrative · 82%
The act or mechanism of controlling a technical device, vehicle, or process.
Natural examples
Die Steuerung des Aufzugs reagierte nicht.
The elevator’s control system did not respond.
Mit der Steuerung kann man die Temperatur einstellen.
The controller lets you set the temperature.
Die Steuerung des Verkehrs erfolgt automatisch.
Traffic control is handled automatically.
Usage note
Steuerung is feminine and forms Steuerungen; it can refer to a control mechanism or the process of directing something.
Mini-lesson: Steuerung
The act or mechanism of controlling a technical device, vehicle, or process. Steuerung is feminine and forms Steuerungen; it can refer to a control mechanism or the process of directing something.
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