Nachweisen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachweisen" is used as verb with the meaning of "prove", "demonstrate" or "show".

Essential properties of "nachweisen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nachweisen
Simple past: wies nach
Participle: nachgewiesen

irregularseparabletransitive

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 "nachweisen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To formally or scientifically prove or demonstrate something"

Definition: "To demonstrate or prove, especially in a formal or scientific context."
Translation(s): prove, demonstrate, show, verify, establish
Synonym(s): belegen, Nachweis, nachgewiesen
Related word(s): Nachweis, nachgewiesen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte seine Theorie mit Daten nachweisen.He could prove his theory with data.
Sie musste ihre Identität nachweisen, um das Paket abzuholen.She had to prove her identity to pick up the package.
Die Forscher konnten den Effekt des Medikaments eindeutig nachweisen.The researchers could clearly demonstrate the effect of the medication.

2.) "To establish the existence or truth of something"

Definition: "To prove the existence or truth of something."
Translation(s): prove, establish, confirm, verify
Synonym(s): beweisen, bestätigen
Related word(s): Beweis, Nachweis

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei konnte seine Beteiligung an dem Verbrechen nachweisen.The police could prove his involvement in the crime.
Er konnte nachweisen, dass er zur Tatzeit nicht am Tatort war.He could prove that he was not at the crime scene at the time of the act.
Es ist schwer, solche Behauptungen nachzuweisen.It is difficult to prove such claims.

3.) "To officially document or record"

Definition: "To officially document or record something."
Translation(s): document, record, certify, attest, provide proof
Synonym(s): dokumentieren, registrieren
Related word(s): Dokumentation, Registrierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte weisen Sie nach, dass Sie die erforderlichen Qualifikationen haben.Please provide proof that you have the required qualifications.
Man muss den Abschluss des Projekts ordnungsgemäß nachweisen.One must properly document the completion of the project.
Der Arzt musste den Krankheitsverlauf nachweisen.The doctor had to document the course of the illness.

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