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extent
The scope, size, or significance of something, often in connection with negative events such as damage or problems.
Das ganze Ausmass der Überschwemmung wurde erst bei Tageslicht sichtbar.
The full extent of the flooding only became visible in daylight.
The word 'Ausmass' (extent) is made up of 'aus' and 'Mass' (measure). 'Das Mass' means 'the measurement' or 'the size.' So 'Ausmass' describes the outer, total size or full scope of something.
Niemand hatte mit einem Erfolg dieses Ausmasses gerechnet.
No one had expected a success of this extent.
'Ausmass' (extent) is very often used in connection with negative events. Typical combinations are 'das Ausmass des Schadens' (the extent of the damage), 'das Ausmass der Zerstörung' (the extent of the destruction), or 'das Ausmass der Krise' (the extent of the crisis).
Erst nach dem Sturm wurde das ganze Ausmass der Zerstörung klar.
Only after the storm did the full extent of the destruction become clear.
To specify what the extent refers to, a noun in the genitive often follows. The fixed phrase 'das ganze Ausmass' (the full extent) is also very common.
Das Ausmass der Umweltverschmutzung ist erschreckend.
The extent of the environmental pollution is alarming.
height / amount
'die Höhe' and 'das Ausmass' can both describe how large or serious something is. 'die Höhe' fits especially well with numbers, money, or a particular level, for example with costs or prices. 'das Ausmass' refers more to the whole extent or significance of a situation. It is often used with damage, problems, or consequences. When you are talking about a specific numerical value, 'Höhe' is more precise. When you want to say how large a problem is overall, 'Ausmass' fits better.
Zur Vorbereitung des Berichts prüft sie das Ausmass der Schäden.
To prepare the report, she assesses the extent of the damage.
In der Pause erfahren wir die Höhe der neuen Gebühren.
During the break, we find out the amount of the new fees.