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The process of systematically counting, especially votes in an election or points in a competition.
Nach der Schließung der Wahllokale beginnt die öffentliche Auszählung der Stimmen.
After the polling stations close, the public count of the votes begins.
'Die Auszählung' (the count) is the noun form of the separable verb 'auszählen' (to count out). The verb means to count something completely or to the end. The noun describes this process.
Die Helfer werden die ganze Nacht die Stimmen auszählen.
The volunteers will count the votes all night.
The word is almost always used in connection with counting votes or results. Typical phrases are 'die Auszählung der Stimmen' (the count of the votes), 'die Auszählung der Wahlzettel' (the count of the ballots), or 'die Auszählung der Punkte' (the count of the points).
Die Kandidaten warten gespannt auf das Ergebnis der Auszählung.
The candidates are eagerly waiting for the result of the count.
'Auszählung' (count) is a key word in the context of elections and votes. You often hear or read it in the news after political elections, but also in competitions.
Die internationale Presse berichtete live von der Auszählung.
The international press reported live from the count.
evaluation / analysis
Both Auswertung and Auszählung can be used after an election or competition. Auszählung initially records the votes or points by counting them, while Auswertung then examines the results and draws conclusions from them. Use Auszählung for the number and Auswertung for the meaning of the data.
Die Auszählung der Wahlstimmen zeigte, dass die neue Regel 600 Stimmen erhielt.
The counting of the votes showed that the new rule received 600 votes.
Die Auswertung der Wahlergebnisse zeigte, dass viele Menschen für die neue Regel stimmten.
The analysis of the election results showed that many people voted for the new rule.
