De wetenschappelijke consensus
Example: De wetenschappelijke consensus bevestigt de oorzaken van klimaatverandering.
Definition
"De wetenschappelijke consensus" refers to the general agreement among scientists on a particular scientific topic, reached after thorough research and evaluation of evidence. It represents the collective judgment that is widely accepted within the scientific community, such as confirming causes of climate change.
Etymology
The phrase "de wetenschappelijke consensus" combines Dutch words meaning 'the scientific consensus.' 'Wetenschappelijke' derives from 'wetenschap,' meaning science, which originates from the Old Dutch 'wetan' (to know). 'Consensus' comes from Latin, meaning agreement or accord. Did you know? The concept of consensus reflects the collaborative nature of scientific progress.
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"De wetenschappelijke consensus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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