bereichsweise

Bereichsweise is a German adverb meaning regionally or by area. It is used to indicate that something is applied, reported, or analyzed according to specific geographic or functional areas rather than uniformly across an entire population or context. The term emphasizes a segmented or area-based approach and is common in formal, administrative, statistical, planning, and journalistic writing.

Etymology and usage: Bereichsweise is formed from Bereich (area/sector) and the suffix -weise (in the manner of). It is similar to regional or örtlich, but with a stronger emphasis on division into areas rather than just localization. Bereichsweise can describe data, funding, measures, or investigations that are differentiated by regions or sectors.

Examples: Die Fördermittel wurden bereichsweise verteilt. Bereichsweise Unterschiede zwischen den Regionen wurden sichtbar. Die Maßnahmen werden bereichsweise umgesetzt.

Notes: The expression is relatively formal and typical in statistical, planning, or report-oriented texts; in everyday language it is less common. Synonyms or nearby terms include regional, örtlich, sektorbezogen, or stufenweise, depending on the context.