abgestimmte

Abgestimmte is the form of the German past participle abgestimmt that functions as an adjective. It describes something that has been adjusted, harmonized, or coordinated so that parts fit together or correspond.

Origin and senses: The verb abstimmen has two main meanings in German: to tune or adjust (for instruments, systems, processes) and to vote or reach agreement by discussion. The participle abgestimmt therefore covers both senses, depending on context. In technical, organizational, or design contexts it often means "coordinated" or "tuned"; in political or procedural contexts it can mean "agreed" or "settled" by consensus.

Grammar and examples: As an adjective, abgestimmt is declined to match the noun. For example: eine abgestimmte Maßnahme (feminine singular), ein abgestimmtes System (neuter singular), die abgestimmten Maßnahmen (plural). Common collocations include abgestimmte Abläufe, abgestimmte Maßnahmen, abgestimmte Melodien.

Usage: The term appears across fields such as engineering, information technology, music, marketing, and public administration. In product development, a "abgestimmte Software" or "abgestimmte Versionen" indicates compatibility between components. In politics, "eine abgestimmte Position der Partei" refers to a position agreed upon by the members.

See also: Related terms include Abstimmung and stimmen, as well as concepts like Harmonisierung and Synchronisierung, which express similar ideas of coordination and agreement.