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B2–C1 · CLF · CLF060

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

Structure

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

Anchor phrase

EN · English

The  incident  results from a combination of stale mapping and missing  validation.

DE · German

Der  Vorfall  ergibt  sich aus einer Kombination von veraltetem Mapping und fehlender Validierung.

Try variations5 · more examples

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Use this move when you want to…

CauseExplain a causeConnect an outcome to the factor that produced or enabled it.CauseConnect cause and effectShow how one factor changes what follows instead of merely listing two events.

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.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

CLF059[X] leads to [Y], which in turn leads to [Z].CauseCLF068[X] may have contributed to [Y], but it was not the only cause.CauseXTHCDG001[X] may have triggered [Y], but that does not make it the underlying cause.CauseXTHCDG002If [X] were the main cause, we would expect [Y]; if [Z] were, we would expect [W].Cause

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

Public corpus examples

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.

ENDescribe Your FeelingsI'm really happy because I just received some great news!ENExplain Problems and SolutionsIt appears that customer complaints have increased due to shipping delays.ENUse Phrasal Verbs EffectivelyThey called off the meeting due to bad weather.ENIdentify and Discuss the Root CauseWhy was the campaign's reach limited?ENIdentify and Discuss the Root CauseWhy was the marketing budget reduced?ENIdentify and Discuss the Root CauseWhy were there fewer customer inquiries?