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The process of making something complex or abstract understandable and easy to follow through examples, images, graphics, or models.
Zur Veranschaulichung der Daten hat sie eine Präsentation mit vielen Diagrammen erstellt.
To illustrate the data, she created a presentation with many charts.
The word is derived from the verb 'veranschaulichen' (to illustrate). It contains the adjective 'anschaulich' (clear, vivid), which means that you can easily imagine or 'look at' something. So 'Veranschaulichung' (illustration) is the process of making something clear and vivid.
Ein gutes Bild kann eine komplexe Idee schnell veranschaulichen.
A good picture can quickly illustrate a complex idea.
The word is very often used in the fixed phrase 'Zur Veranschaulichung ...' (to illustrate ... / for illustration ...) at the beginning of a sentence. This introduces an example, a graphic, or an explanation.
Zur Veranschaulichung habe ich ein kurzes Video vorbereitet.
To illustrate this, I have prepared a short video.
The word is often combined with things that explain or illustrate something. Typical phrases are 'Beispiele zur Veranschaulichung' (examples for illustration), 'eine Grafik zur Veranschaulichung' (a graphic for illustration), or 'dient der Veranschaulichung' (serves to illustrate).
Diese Statistik dient der Veranschaulichung des Problems.
This statistic serves to illustrate the problem.
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'das Beispiel' and 'die Veranschaulichung' both belong to explaining. A 'Beispiel' is a single concrete case used to show a rule or idea. 'Veranschaulichung' refers more to the process or method of making something understandable, for example through examples, images, or models. An example can therefore be part of an illustration. If you are only naming one case, 'Beispiel' fits better. If you are talking about the way something is explained, 'Veranschaulichung' is more precise.
Zur Veranschaulichung nutzt Frau Meier eine kleine Grafik.
For illustration, Ms. Meier uses a small graphic.
Nach der Erklärung hilft ein kurzes Beispiel vielen Schülern.
After the explanation, a short example helps many students.