Ausloten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausloten" is used as verb with the meaning of "sound", "fathom" or "gauge".

Essential properties of "ausloten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausloten
Simple past: lotete aus
Participle: ausgelotet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausloten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To determine depth or explore a situation"

Definition: "To determine the depth of a liquid or explore a situation."
Translation(s): sound, fathom, gauge, explore, probe
Synonym(s): erkunden, erforschen, untersuchen
Related word(s): Lot, Tiefenmesser

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kapitän musste die Tiefe des Flusses ausloten.The captain had to sound the depth of the river.
Um die Risiken zu verstehen, müssen wir die Situation ausloten.To understand the risks, we need to explore the situation.
Er wollte die Stimmung der Gruppe ausloten.He wanted to gauge the mood of the group.

2.) "To carefully evaluate or investigate a topic/problem"

Definition: "To carefully evaluate or investigate a topic or problem."
Translation(s): evaluate, investigate, assess, explore, sound out
Synonym(s): analysieren, prüfen, abwägen
Related word(s): Analyse, Untersuchung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Marktchancen ausloten.We need to evaluate the market opportunities.
Bevor wir entscheiden, sollten wir alle Optionen ausloten.Before we decide, we should explore all options.
Die Regierung will die Auswirkungen der neuen Politik ausloten.The government wants to assess the impact of the new policy.

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