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information / insight
Information or insight that provides clarity about a matter that was previously unclear. Mostly used in the phrase 'Aufschluss geben' (to provide information/insight).
Die Analyse der Daten gab Aufschluss über das veränderte Kundenverhalten.
The analysis of the data provided insight into the changed customer behavior.
outcrop
In geology, a place on the Earth's surface where rock layers or minerals are openly visible.
Im Steinbruch fanden die Forscher einen seltenen geologischen Aufschluss.
In the quarry, the researchers found a rare geological outcrop.
The word derives from the verb 'aufschließen' (to unlock/open up). Figuratively speaking, an 'Aufschluss' is therefore the 'unlocking' or 'opening up' of a topic in order to make it understandable.
Die Untersuchung soll Aufschluss über die Unfallursache bringen.
The investigation is intended to provide information about the cause of the accident.
You can recognize the geological meaning from words like 'Gestein' (rock), 'Mineralien' (minerals), or 'Steinbruch' (quarry). In all other cases, it is about new information or insight.
Ein DNA-Test gab Aufschluss über die Herkunft des Mannes.
A DNA test provided information about the man's origin.
This word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'Aufschluss über etwas (accusative) geben' (to provide information/insight about something). It describes that a piece of information creates clarity.
Die Studie gibt Aufschluss über die Lesegewohnheiten der Deutschen.
The study provides insight into the reading habits of Germans.
The expression 'Aufschluss geben' (to provide information/insight) belongs more to formal written language, for example in reports, academic texts, or news.
Die Befragung der Zeugen gab leider keinen Aufschluss über den Tathergang.
Unfortunately, the questioning of the witnesses provided no information about the course of events.
clarification / Enlightenment
Aufklärung refers to clarifying an unclear matter or to the result achieved through that process. Aufschluss, by contrast, is a specific piece of information or insight that provides clarity, usually in the phrase “Aufschluss geben.” In other words, you work on the Aufklärung, while a clue provides Aufschluss.
Die neue Videoaufnahme gibt Aufschluss über den Ablauf des Vorfalls.
The new video recording provides insight into how the incident unfolded.
Die Polizei arbeitet weiter an der Aufklärung des Vorfalls.
The police are continuing to work on clarifying what happened.
