Operationaliseren
Example: We moeten deze concepten duidelijk operationaliseren voor het onderzoek.
Definition
"Operationaliseren" means to define abstract concepts in clear, measurable terms so they can be tested or observed in research. It involves translating theoretical ideas into practical criteria or procedures that facilitate empirical investigation and validation.
Etymology
The word "operationaliseren" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the English term "to operationalize," which itself derives from "operation" (a process or action) with the suffix "-ize" to form a verb. It gained popularity in philosophy and social sciences as a way to make abstract concepts workable in studies.
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"Operationaliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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