ausgewiesen
recognized
Recognized and known as an expert or specialist in a particular field.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein ausgewiesener Kenner der modernen Kunst.
He is a recognized expert on modern art.
ausgewiesen
recognized / designated / stated / expelled
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Meanings
ausgewiesen
designated
Officially marked, declared, or assigned for a specific purpose.
EXAMPLE
Bitte bleiben Sie auf den ausgewiesenen Wanderwegen.
Please stay on the designated hiking trails.
ausgewiesen
stated
Listed or stated in an official document, such as an annual report or a balance sheet.
EXAMPLE
Der Gewinn für das Geschäftsjahr ist mit 2,5 Millionen Euro ausgewiesen.
The profit for the fiscal year is stated as 2.5 million euros.
ausgewiesen
expelled
Describes a person who has been officially ordered by the authorities to leave a country.
EXAMPLE
Der ausgewiesene Mann musste das Land innerhalb von 30 Tagen verlassen.
The expelled man had to leave the country within 30 days.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Ausgewiesen' (recognized/designated/stated/expelled) is the past participle of the separable verb 'ausweisen' (to identify; to designate; to expel). It is used like an adjective and usually stands directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein ausgewiesenes Naturschutzgebiet.
This is a designated nature reserve.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the noun: If 'ausgewiesen' refers to a person, they are either an expert or have been expelled from the country. If it refers to a place, it is designated. If it refers to numbers, they are officially stated.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein ausgewiesener Experte für Wein.
He is a recognized expert on wine.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'expert', 'ausgewiesen' (recognized) is almost always combined with nouns that describe a person with special knowledge. Typical phrases are 'ausgewiesener Experte' (recognized expert), 'ausgewiesener Fachmann' (recognized specialist), or 'ausgewiesener Kenner' (recognized connoisseur/expert).
EXAMPLE
Für die Reparatur brauchen wir einen ausgewiesenen Fachmann.
For the repair, we need a recognized specialist.
Typical collocations
When something is officially marked, 'ausgewiesen' (designated) is often used for zones and areas. Common combinations are 'ausgewiesene Parkplätze' (designated parking spaces), 'ausgewiesene Raucherbereiche' (designated smoking areas), or 'ausgewiesene Hundezonen' (designated dog zones).
EXAMPLE
Rauchen ist nur in den ausgewiesenen Bereichen gestattet.
Smoking is only permitted in the designated areas.
Context: finance
You will find this meaning almost exclusively in business and financial texts. The word refers to figures in official documents such as balance sheets, annual reports, or invoices.
EXAMPLE
Der ausgewiesene Umsatz übertraf alle Erwartungen.
The stated revenue exceeded all expectations.
Compare with
ausgewiesen vs angegeben
specified / boastful
Angegeben generally refers to information that has been communicated or specified. Ausgewiesen is especially appropriate when an amount or result is listed as a separate item in an official financial document. In an annual report, both may be possible, but ausgewiesen emphasizes the document’s formal presentation.
ausgewiesen
In der Bilanz ist der Gewinn als eigener Posten ausgewiesen.
The profit is listed as a separate item on the balance sheet.
angegeben
Im Geschäftsbericht ist der Umsatz mit zwei Millionen Euro angegeben.
The annual report specifies revenue of two million euros.
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