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The German word "Ausschlag" is a masculine noun that has multiple related meanings:

• It literally means "rash" (a skin condition).
• In a broader sense, it can mean "swing", "deflection", or "amplitude", such as the movement of a needle on a measuring instrument (e.g., a meter's needle Ausschlag).
• It can also refer to "clue" or "indication" in some contexts.

The word is a compound of:

• "Aus" (out)
• "Schlag" (stroke, hit, or strike)

Similar words:

• For the skin rash meaning: "Hautausschlag"
• For deflection/amplitude: "Abweichung" (deviation), "Bewegung" (movement)

Differences:

• "Hautausschlag" specifically refers to a skin rash, whereas "Ausschlag" can be used more broadly or in technical contexts.
• "Abweichung" and "Bewegung" are more general terms for deviation or movement, while "Ausschlag" implies a visible or measurable swing or deflection.