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emissions
The amount of gases or pollutants released into the environment by vehicles, factories, or other sources.
Die Regierung will den Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen deutlich reduzieren.
The government wants to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
output
The amount of goods or products manufactured by a company or industry within a certain period of time; the production volume.
Der Ausstoß der Fabrik konnte im letzten Jahr um fünf Prozent gesteigert werden.
The factory's output was increased by five percent last year.
The word is a nominalization of the verb 'ausstoßen' (to emit / to eject). It literally describes the action or result of something being 'hinausgestoßen' (pushed out), whether a gas or a product.
Der Ausstoß von Lärm aus der Fabrik stört die Anwohner.
The emission of noise from the factory disturbs the local residents.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about the environment, climate, gases, or pollutants, it refers to the amount of emissions. If it is about factories, production, or goods, it refers to output.
Der Ausstoß von CO2 ist ein globales Problem.
CO2 emissions are a global problem.
In environmental contexts, 'Ausstoß' (emissions) is often combined with 'reduzieren' (to reduce), 'senken' (to lower), or 'vermeiden' (to avoid). People often speak of 'Ausstoß von CO₂' (CO₂ emissions), 'von Schadstoffen' (of pollutants), or 'von Treibhausgasen' (of greenhouse gases).
Neue Technologien sollen helfen, den Schadstoffausstoß zu senken.
New technologies are intended to help lower pollutant emissions.
In production contexts, 'Ausstoß' (output) is often combined with 'steigern' (to increase), 'erhöhen' (to raise), or 'drosseln' (to throttle back). Here people speak of the 'gesamten Ausstoß' (total output), 'täglichen Ausstoß' (daily output), or the 'Ausstoß an Waren' (output of goods).
Das Unternehmen plant, den Ausstoß im nächsten Quartal zu erhöhen.
The company plans to increase output in the next quarter.
production
Produktion and Ausstoß can both relate to a company’s output. Produktion refers more to the manufacturing process or the production sector as a whole, while Ausstoß emphasizes the quantity of goods produced in a specific period as a measurable result. Use Ausstoß when the main focus is comparing a number or quantity.
Der Ausstoß des Werks lag im Juni bei zweitausend Autos.
The plant’s output was 2,000 cars in June.
Die Produktion des Werks umfasst verschiedene Modelle von Elektroautos.
The plant’s production includes various models of electric cars.
