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Abstimmungsergebnis

result of a vote, voting outcome

noun ahp-SHTIM-ungs-er-gep-nis Rare

Usage Note

Abstimmungsergebnis denotes the final tally or outcome of a parliamentary or public vote. It is commonly used in news reporting: Das Abstimmungsergebnis war knapp (the result was close). Distinct from Wahlergebnis, which refers to an election rather than a vote.

Examples

"Das Abstimmungsergebnis überraschte viele Beobachter."

Natural Translation

The voting result surprised many observers.

Literal Translation

The voting-result surprised many observers.

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