Ergebnisse

Ergebnisse, the German noun meaning “the results” or “outcomes,” denotes the outputs of an action, process, or investigation. The plural form is used when several results are involved or when a collection of data is presented. The term is common in both everyday German and formal contexts, including academic writing, journalism, sports reporting, and data analysis.

In academic writing, Ergebnisse is a standard section heading in research articles and theses. It presents observed data, measurements, estimates, and statistical findings. The section is typically descriptive and objective, focusing on what was observed rather than on interpretation. Figures, tables, and supplementary materials are often referenced here, while interpretation is reserved for the Diskussiōn or conclusion sections.

In everyday usage, Ergebnis denotes the outcome or score of an event, decision, or calculation. For example: “Das Ergebnis des Spiels war 3:2” or “Das Ergebnis der Umfrage zeigt …” In data science and statistics, das Ergebnis may refer to the outcome produced by a computation or model, such as a predicted value or test statistic.

Related terms include Resultat, a near-synonym with slightly different connotations, and Ausgang or Folge for certain contexts. The phrase im Ergebnis means “as a result” or “ultimately,” used to summarize conclusions derived from multiple factors.