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expression

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

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noun

Ausdruck, Äußerung

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

Examples :

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Der freudige Ausdruck meiner Schwester zeigte, wie glücklich sie über die guten Nachrichten war.

communication language mind emotion essential

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noun

Ausdruck, Formulierung

A particular way of phrasing an idea.

Examples :

"My sister used a cheerful expression when she told me the good news. "

Meine Schwester benutzte einen fröhlichen Ausdruck, als sie mir die gute Nachricht erzählte.

language writing communication essential

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noun

Redewendung, umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck

A colloquialism or idiom.

Examples :

"The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally."

Die Redewendung „Hals- und Beinbruch!“ sollte man nicht wörtlich nehmen.

language linguistics word phrase essential

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noun

Ausdruck, Miene

A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

Examples :

"Her expression changed from joy to misery after realising her winning lottery ticket had expired."

Ihr Gesichtsausdruck wechselte von Freude zu Elend, nachdem sie erkannte, dass ihr Lotteriegewinn abgelaufen war.

appearance emotion body human mind character essential

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noun

Ausdruck, Term

An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.

Examples :

"The math expression "2 + 2 x 3" shows how to calculate a total. "

Der mathematische Ausdruck "2 + 2 x 3" zeigt, wie man eine Summe berechnet.

math computing technical technology essential

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noun

Genexpression

The process of translating a gene into a protein.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the expression of the gene responsible for eye color in fruit flies. "

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Genexpression des Gens, das für die Augenfarbe bei Fruchtfliegen verantwortlich ist.

biology biochemistry process function organism science essential

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noun

Ausdruck

A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.

Examples :

"The expression `age * 2` calculates a person's double age. "

Der Ausdruck `Alter * 2` berechnet das doppelte Alter einer Person.

computing technology technical system function logic electronics machine essential

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noun

Eine bestimmte Whisky-Mischung

A specific blend of whisky.

Examples :

"My grandfather's favorite expression of whisky is the one made in the Highlands. "

Die Lieblingsmischung meines Großvaters ist die, die in den Highlands hergestellt wird.

drink essential

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noun

Ausdrücken, Auspressen

The act of pressing or squeezing out.

Examples :

"expression from a gland"

Ausdrücken aus einer Drüse

physiology medicine body process essential

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noun

Klangfarbe, Ausdruck

The tone of voice or sound in music.

Examples :

"The teacher's expression during the lesson was a gentle, encouraging tone. "

Der Ausdruck des Lehrers während der Lektion war ein sanfter, ermutigender Ton.

music sound language essential