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Wissenstransfer

knowledge transfer; application of learning to new contexts

noun VI-sens-trans-fer Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin transferre (to carry across)

Usage Note

Wissenstransfer describes the cognitive process of applying knowledge acquired in one context to a new, different situation. Central in educational science and knowledge management. Horizontaler vs. vertikaler Wissenstransfer distinguishes same-level vs. cross-domain transfer.

Examples

"Der Wissenstransfer vom Klassenzimmer in den Alltag gelingt nicht immer."

Natural Translation

The transfer of knowledge from the classroom to everyday life does not always succeed.

Literal Translation

The knowledge-transfer from-the classroom into the everyday life succeeds not always.

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