Documenteren
Example: We moeten alle belangrijke gebeurtenissen goed documenteren voor het archief.
Definition
"Documenteren" means to systematically record or preserve important events or information, especially for historical or archival purposes, ensuring accurate and detailed evidence is maintained for future reference.
Etymology
The word "documenteren" comes from the Latin 'documentum,' meaning 'lesson' or 'proof.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, reflecting the idea of providing evidence or recording information. Did you know? The concept originally tied to teaching or proving something, which fits perfectly with preserving history.
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"Documenteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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