der Befund
medical finding
The result of a medical examination, for example a blood sample, a CT scan, or a biopsy.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt wird den Befund morgen mit uns besprechen.
The doctor will discuss the findings with us tomorrow.
der Befund
finding / result
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Meanings
der Befund
finding
The result or conclusion after a scientific, police, or other systematic investigation.
EXAMPLE
Der archäologische Befund an der Ausgrabungsstätte war eindeutig.
The archaeological finding at the excavation site was clear.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Befund' (finding/result) is closely related to the verb 'befinden'. 'Etwas für gut befinden' means to arrive at a judgment after examining something. The 'Befund' is the result of this examination or investigation.
EXAMPLE
Nach langer Überlegung war sein Befund über den Film sehr positiv.
After long consideration, his assessment of the film was very positive.
Register and style
'Befund' is a formal word used mainly in specialist language. You find it especially in medicine, science, or police investigations.
EXAMPLE
Der wissenschaftliche Befund bestätigt die bisherigen Theorien.
The scientific finding confirms the previous theories.
Typical collocations
In a medical context, 'Befund' (finding/result) is often combined with certain adjectives and verbs: 'einen Befund erhalten' (to receive a result), 'den Befund abwarten' (to wait for the result), 'ein positiver/negativer Befund' (a positive/negative result), 'ein unklarer Befund' (an unclear finding), 'ein unauffälliger Befund' (an unremarkable finding).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen den Befund der Blutuntersuchung abwarten.
We have to wait for the results of the blood test.
Context clue
When 'Befund' is used outside a medical context, clarifying adjectives are often included. Pay attention to words like 'archäologisch' (archaeological), 'historisch' (historical), 'kriminaltechnisch' (forensic), or 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific).
EXAMPLE
Der archäologische Befund deutet auf eine frühe Besiedlung hin.
The archaeological finding points to early settlement.
Compare with
ErgebnisSymptomDiagnoseResultatFeststellungFundForschungsergebnisKrankheitsbildAuffälligkeitTestergebnis
Befund vs Ergebnis
result
Ergebnis is the general term for the outcome of an examination and can also refer to a single measurement. Befund, by contrast, refers to information established or interpreted by a professional after a systematic examination. Use Ergebnis in general, and Befund when the examination is professionally documented or interpreted.
Befund
Der Befund der Blutuntersuchung zeigt eine leichte Entzündung.
The findings from the blood test show a slight inflammation.
Ergebnis
Das Ergebnis der Blutuntersuchung liegt morgen vor.
The result of the blood test will be available tomorrow.
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