FazitSchluss

FazitSchluss is a neologism used in German-language professional writing to denote the final section that combines a concise conclusion (Fazit) with closing remarks (Schluss). The term signals a synthesized ending designed to summarize results and frame the next steps in a compact form.

Origin and usage: It is a portmanteau of Fazit and Schluss; not widely standardized in dictionaries. It appears mainly in business reports, project dossiers, and academic papers in German-speaking contexts. Some writers prefer separate sections titled Fazit and Schluss or use variants like Schlussfazit.

Purpose and structure: The FazitSchluss provides a compact synthesis of findings, implications, and recommended actions. It typically includes a brief takeaway, key implications for stakeholders, concrete next steps, and a concluding remark. Length is short, often a few sentences.

Examples and usage: Example sentence: "Dieses Dokument endet mit einem FazitSchluss, das die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zusammenfasst und konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen abgibt." Another variant uses "Schlussfazit" instead. The term remains less common outside German-speaking professional contexts.

See also: Fazit; Schluss; Schlussfolgerung.