B2–C1 · CLF · CLF060

[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z]

A reusable frame from “Cause, effect, and consequence”. Explain how one development leads to another.

EN · English[X] results from a combination of [Y] and [Z].
DE · German[X] ergibt sich aus einer Kombination von [Y] und [Z].

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  1. RU · Translation

    Задержка возникает из сочетания высокого объёма и ручных согласований.

    EN · English

     The delay  results from a combination of high volume and manual approvals.

    DE · German

     Die Verzögerung  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von hohem Volumen und manuellen Freigaben.

  2. RU · Translation

    Плохой пользовательский опыт возникает из сочетания лишних шагов и неясной обратной связи.

    EN · English

     The poor user experience  results from a combination of extra steps and unclear feedback.

    DE · German

     Die schlechte Nutzererfahrung  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von zusätzlichen Schritten und unklarem Feedback.

  3. RU · Translation

    Расхождение возникает из сочетания разных временных меток и несогласованных идентификаторов.

    EN · English

     The mismatch  results from a combination of different timestamps and inconsistent identifiers.

    DE · German

     Die Abweichung  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von unterschiedlichen Zeitstempeln und inkonsistenten Kennungen.

  4. RU · Translation

    Рост стоимости возникает из сочетания большего числа повторов и более долгой обработки.

    EN · English

     The cost increase  results from a combination of more retries and longer processing.

    DE · German

     Der Kostenanstieg  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von mehr Retries und längerer Verarbeitung.

  5. RU · Translation

    Хрупкое поведение возникает из сочетания скрытых предположений и слабых тестов.

    EN · English

     The fragile behavior  results from a combination of hidden assumptions and weak tests.

    DE · German

     Das fragile Verhalten  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von versteckten Annahmen und schwachen Tests.

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Reasoning move · Cause

Cause

What it does

Represent an outcome as multi-causal rather than forcing a single-cause story.

When to use it

Use it when two or more factors jointly explain the result.

Common mistake

Only name factors that materially contribute; a long list is not a causal model.

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Related reasoning patterns4

Nearby structures let you perform the same reasoning move in a different form.

  1. [X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].Cause · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. [X] may have contributed to [Y], but it was not the only cause.Cause · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. [X] may have triggered [Y], but that does not make it the underlying cause.Cause · same reasoning move · related logic
  4. [X] may be necessary for [Y], but it is not sufficient on its own.Cause · same reasoning move · related logic

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See this reasoning move in real sentences

The source sentence contains a reviewed cue that points toward this frame. Treat it as a bridge for practice, not as an equivalence claim.

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