De meting
Example: De meting van de temperatuur is vandaag belangrijk.
Definition
"De meting" refers to the act or process of measuring something, such as temperature or length, to determine its size, amount, or degree accurately. It involves using instruments or methods to obtain precise quantitative data.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de meting" comes from the verb "meten," meaning 'to measure.' Its roots trace back to the Old Dutch 'metan,' related to the German 'messen' and English 'measure.' Did you know? The concept of measurement has been crucial since ancient times for trade, construction, and science.
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"De meting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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