Deliberately not taken into account, ignored, or excluded from consideration or discussion.
example
Die persönlichen Differenzen wurden bei der Projektplanung bewusst ausgeklammert.
The personal differences were deliberately excluded from the project planning.
Usage tips
From verb to adjective
'Ausgeklammert' is the past participle of the separable verb 'ausklammern' (to exclude / to factor out). The basic idea is to 'take something out' of a group or calculation and consider it separately.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Diskussion sollten wir unsere persönlichen Meinungen ausklammern.
In this discussion, we should exclude our personal opinions.
Context clue
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about numbers, formulas, or variables, the mathematical meaning is intended. If it is about topics, problems, or feelings, the figurative meaning 'to ignore' is intended.
EXAMPLE
Die finanziellen Aspekte des Projekts wurden zunächst ausgeklammert.
The financial aspects of the project were initially excluded.
Common usage
In the figurative meaning, the passive construction 'etwas wird ausgeklammert' (something is excluded) is often used. This emphasizes that a topic is deliberately not addressed, without saying who made that decision.
EXAMPLE
Die Frage der Kosten wurde in der Besprechung komplett ausgeklammert.
The question of costs was completely excluded from the meeting.
Register
This meaning of 'ausgeklammert' belongs to the technical language of mathematics. In everyday life, you will only hear it in math class.
EXAMPLE
Nachdem der Faktor x ausgeklammert wurde, konnte man die Gleichung kürzen.
After the factor x was factored out, the equation could be simplified.
Compare with
antonym · confusable
ausgeklammert vs eingeschlossen
included / locked in
'eingeschlossen' and 'ausgeklammert' are opposites in this use. 'eingeschlossen' means that something is included in a price, offer, or group. 'ausgeklammert' means that something is deliberately not taken into account. The words can be confused because both have to do with boundaries or selection: something is either included or left out. What matters here: 'eingeschlossen' means 'included', not 'locked in'. In conversations or planning, 'ausgeklammert' means 'not dealt with' or 'left out of consideration'.
ausgeklammert
Die Kosten für Reparaturen bleiben in dieser Planung ausgeklammert.
The costs of repairs are left out of this planning.
eingeschlossen
Im Preis für die Reise ist das Frühstück schon eingeschlossen.
Breakfast is already included in the price of the trip.