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state of knowledge
The total knowledge that a person or group has about a topic or matter at a particular point in time. This term is often used in formal or scientific contexts.
Nach aktuellem Kenntnisstand der Forschung ist diese Methode am effektivsten.
According to the current state of research knowledge, this method is the most effective.
This noun is made up of 'die Kenntnis' (knowledge) and 'der Stand' (state, level). So it literally means 'the state of knowledge'. The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts.
Der Kenntnisstand der Teilnehmer war sehr unterschiedlich.
The participants' state of knowledge varied greatly.
'Kenntnisstand' (state of knowledge) is a formal word. It is used mainly in scientific, administrative, or business contexts, for example in reports, studies, or official communications.
Der Bericht fasst den aktuellen Kenntnisstand zum Klimawandel zusammen.
The report summarizes the current state of knowledge on climate change.
The fixed expression 'nach derzeitigem/aktuellem Kenntnisstand' (according to the current/present state of knowledge) is used very frequently. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence and means roughly 'as far as we know at the moment'.
Nach derzeitigem Kenntnisstand gibt es keine Verletzten.
According to the current state of knowledge, there are no injuries.
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'die Kenntnis' and 'der Kenntnisstand' both have to do with knowledge. 'Kenntnisse' tends to refer to individual skills or knowledge in a particular area. 'Kenntnis' in the singular can also mean that someone is informed about a specific matter. 'Kenntnisstand', by contrast, means the total state of knowledge about a topic at a particular point in time. The word often sounds more formal, for example in school, research, or reports. Learners may confuse the words because they look similar. If you mean the current state of knowledge, 'Kenntnisstand' is more precise.
Nach dem Kurs ist der Kenntnisstand der Gruppe deutlich besser.
After the course, the group's state of knowledge is much better.
Maria hat gute Kenntnisse in Buchhaltung.
Maria has good knowledge of accounting.