MehrfachErgebnis

MehrfachErgebnis is a term used in German-language technical writing to denote an outcome that comprises more than one result. The word is formed from Mehrfach (multiple) and Ergebnis (result). It is used when a process, query, or experiment yields a set of values rather than a single value, highlighting the presence of multiplicity in the outcome.

The term appears across fields such as computing, data analysis, and information retrieval. In computing and data processing, a function or operation may return a MehrfachErgebnis, for example when a database query yields multiple rows or when a parser produces several possible interpretations. In user interfaces, a MehrfachErgebnis describes search results or recommendations that include several relevant items. In experimental or statistical contexts, observed outcomes can form a MehrfachErgebnis when multiple data points or categories are reported from a single trial.

Representation and handling typically involve a collection structure such as a list, array, set, or stream that contains the multiple values. Consumers of a MehrfachErgebnis must often iterate over entries, apply filters, or aggregate results. Designing interfaces to handle MehrfachErgebnis requires clear expectations about ordering, completeness, and how to deal with empty or conflicting results.

Limitations include potential confusion when a single-value expectation is built into workflows or user interfaces. Clear documentation and appropriate data structures are important to manage multiplicity and ensure correct interpretation of the outcomes. See also: result set, multi-valued result, and non-deterministic outcomes.