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anhand: on the basis of — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Quality-approved learning entryPrepositionLevel B1

anhand

on the basis of

using something as a basis, example, or source of information

IPA/ˈanˌhant/

The first syllable carries the main stress.

Meaning 1neutral · 90%

using something as a basis, example, or source of information

Der Lehrer erklärt die Regel anhand eines Beispiels.

Anhand der Daten erkennen wir einen klaren Trend.

Anhand von Bildern wird der Ablauf erklärt.

Traditional usage takes the genitive; anhand von plus dative is also very common.

anhand eines Beispiels — using an example — using data

anhand von Daten

Use anhand when an example, document, picture, or data serves as the basis for an explanation or conclusion.

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Anhand is common in explanations, reports, instructions, and academic language.