Ablesen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ablesen" is used as verb with the meaning of "read", "take a reading" or "read off".

Essential properties of "ablesen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ablesen
Simple past: las ab
Participle: abgelesen

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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 "ablesen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To read information from a device"

Definition: "To interpret or read information from a device or surface."
Translation(s): read, take a reading, read off
Synonym(s): ablesen, ablesen
Related word(s): lesen, ablesen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kann die Temperatur vom Thermometer ablesen.He can read the temperature from the thermometer.
Sie liest die Daten vom Bildschirm ab.She reads the data from the screen.
Er liest die Noten vom Blatt ab.He reads the notes from the sheet.

2.) "To deduce by observation"

Definition: "To deduce or infer something by observing someone or something."
Translation(s): read, infer, deduce, gather
Synonym(s): ablesen, ablesen
Related word(s): erkennen, feststellen

📝 Some usage examples:

Man kann seine Nervosität von seinem Gesicht ablesen.One can read his nervousness from his face.
Sie liest seine Gedanken von seinen Augen ab.She reads his thoughts from his eyes.
Er liest ihre Stimmung von ihrer Körpersprache ab.He reads her mood from her body language.

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