Nomen

der Aufschluss

information, clarification, insight, disclosure

Die Analyse gibt Aufschluss über die Ursache.

The analysis provides information about the cause.

Er bat um Aufschluss in dieser Sache.

He asked for clarification in this matter.

((Aufschluss)) ((über+4)) information about sth. The report provides information about the situation.

die Information (information), die Klärung (clarification), die Erkenntnis (insight)

From 'auf' (open) and 'Schluss' (lock, conclusion). It evokes 'unlocking' something to gain insight or information.

Think of 'unlocking' (aufschließen) a mystery to get 'Aufschluss' (information).

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