resultate

Resultate is the plural form of the German noun Resultat, which denotes an outcome, conclusion, or product of a process, experiment, calculation, or competition. In everyday language, the more common word for such meanings is Ergebnisse, but Resultate appears in formal, academic, or technical writing and in tables or lists that present multiple findings.

Etymology and usage notes: The term Resultat is borrowed from the French word résultat meaning “outcome” and is linked to the Latin root resultatus. In German, Resultat and its plural Resultate have been used since the early modern period, though their frequency varies by register and region. While Ergebnisse is widely preferred for general use, Resultate is typical in scientific or statistical reporting, where one distinguishes a set of observed outcomes from a single result.

Contexts and examples: In scientific reporting, one might encounter statements like “Die Resultate der Studie bestätigen Hypothese X.” In data presentation, a table may list “Resultate der Messungen” to summarize multiple measurements. In sports or competitions, organizers might publish “die Resultate der Wettkämpfe.” In business language, Resultat can refer to an overall performance or financial outcome of a period, though Ergebnisse remains the more common term in everyday financial reporting.

Related terms and nuance: Resultate emphasizes the yielded outcomes of specific processes, whereas Ergebnisse is the broader term for findings or outputs. The choice between them can reflect formality, context, and regional usage.