English-German translations for by way of

• anhand
  Ich möchte dies anhand eines Beispiels verdeutlichen. I should like to give an example by way of illustration.
  Lassen Sie mich dies anhand folgender Geschichte veranschaulichen. I would like to bring you the following story by way of illustration.
• zu
  Das ist alles, was ich einleitend dazu zu sagen habe. That is what I wanted to say by way of introduction.
  Ich möchte nur drei Beispiele anführen, um dies zu verdeutlichen. I should like to cite just three examples by way of illustration.

Definition of by way of

• By the route of
• For the purpose of; as a means, instance, type or form of
• }} Possessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of

Examples

• From Shakespeare to Milton by way of the English Bible, our language has been shaped by humanist ideas
• By way of apology, he tried to be gallant
• By way of qualification, I should point out that…

Related words

• by way of consequence
• by way of exception
• by way of exemption
• by way of example
• by way of explanation