De schatting
Example: De schatting van de kosten was veel te laag.
Definition
"De schatting" refers to an estimate or an approximate calculation of a value, quantity, or cost. It is often used to describe a rough judgment or assessment made without exact measurement, such as in the phrase 'De schatting van de kosten was veel te laag,' meaning the estimate of the costs was far too low.
Etymology
The word "de schatting" comes from the Dutch verb 'schatten,' which means to estimate or appraise. It originates from the Middle Dutch term 'schetten,' related to Old High German 'scaz' meaning treasure or value, reflecting its use in assessing worth or quantities. Did you know? The concept of 'schatting' is closely linked to financial or numerical estimation, showing its practical roots in trade and accounting.
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"De schatting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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