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The amount of goods, services, or results produced by a person, machine, or company within a certain period of time.
Der Output der Fabrik konnte im letzten Quartal um zehn Prozent gesteigert werden.
The factory's output was increased by ten percent last quarter.
'Output' is a word from English and is usually pronounced in an English way in German too. It has become firmly established in business and technical language.
Wir müssen den monatlichen Output unserer Abteilung dokumentieren.
We need to document our department's monthly output.
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'Output' (output) from the context. In connection with 'Fabrik' (factory) or 'Produktion' (production), it refers to the quantity produced. With 'Programm' (program) or 'Computer' (computer), it is about data that is output. In the context of 'Künstler' (artist) or 'Autor' (author), it refers to the works created.
Der wirtschaftliche Output des Landes ist gesunken.
The country's economic output has decreased.
In the economic meaning, 'Output' (output) is often combined with verbs like 'steigern' (to increase), 'erhöhen' (to raise), or 'senken' (to reduce). Adjectives like 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), or 'maximal' (maximum) are also typical.
Das Ziel ist, den Output im nächsten Jahr zu verdoppeln.
The goal is to double output next year.
In computing, people often speak of 'grafischer' (graphical) or 'numerischer Output' (numerical output). Typical verbs in this context are 'erzeugen' (to produce), 'generieren' (to generate), or 'liefern' (to provide).
Das Programm generiert einen textbasierten Output.
The program generates text-based output.
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'das Ergebnis' and 'der Output' can both mean something that comes out at the end of a process. 'das Ergebnis' is very broad and neutral in everyday language. You use it for calculations, investigations, conversations, or decisions. 'der Output' sounds more technical or work-related. It fits especially when a machine, a program, a company, or a creative person produces something. The words can be confused because both can be a result. A simple rule is: for normal situations, 'Ergebnis' is more natural; for produced quantities, data, or works, 'Output' is more precise.
Der Output des Programms wird direkt auf dem Bildschirm angezeigt.
The program's output is displayed directly on the screen.
Das Ergebnis der Besprechung war klar: Wir verschieben den Termin.
The result of the meeting was clear: we are postponing the appointment.