state of knowledge
der Wissensstand, die Wissensstände
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state of knowledge
The currently available knowledge about a specific topic or in a field of study. It describes what is known at a given point in time.
Der Artikel fasst den aktuellen Wissensstand zur Entstehung des Universums zusammen.
The article summarizes the current state of knowledge on the origin of the universe.
level of knowledge
An individual person's personal level of knowledge about a specific topic.
Um die Aufgabe zu lösen, müssen wir erst alle auf den gleichen Wissensstand bringen.
To solve the task, we first need to bring everyone up to the same level of knowledge.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wissensstände |
| genitive | des Wissensstandes |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Wissensstand | die Wissensstände |
| accusative | den Wissensstand | die Wissensstände |
| dative | dem Wissensstand | den Wissensständen |
| genitive | des Wissensstandes des Wissensstands | der Wissensstände |
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This word is composed of 'Wissen' (knowledge) and 'Stand' (state/level). So it literally describes the 'state of knowledge' at a specific point in time.
Der aktuelle Wissensstand der Forschung erlaubt noch keine klaren Aussagen.
The current state of knowledge in research does not yet allow for any clear conclusions.
When referring to general knowledge in a field, the word is often combined with 'aktuell' (current) or 'derzeitig' (current/present). The phrase 'nach heutigem Wissensstand' (according to the current state of knowledge) is also very common.
Nach derzeitigem Wissensstand ist die Methode sicher.
According to the current state of knowledge, the method is safe.
To align people's personal knowledge, the fixed expression 'jemanden auf den gleichen/selben Wissensstand bringen' (to bring someone up to the same level of knowledge) is used. It is very common in work and learning contexts.
Vor dem Meeting sollten wir alle auf den gleichen Wissensstand bringen.
Before the meeting, we should bring everyone up to the same level of knowledge.
state of knowledge
Kenntnisstand and Wissensstand can both describe a person’s current knowledge. Kenntnisstand refers to the knowledge of a person or group. Wissensstand can also refer to an individual, but it can additionally describe the generally available knowledge in a field of study.
Der Bericht fasst den aktuellen Wissensstand der Forschung zum Klimawandel zusammen.
The report summarizes the current state of research knowledge about climate change.
Die Lehrerin prüft den Kenntnisstand ihrer Klasse zum Klimawandel.
The teacher assesses her class’s knowledge of climate change.
