De onderscheiding
Example: Ze ontving de onderscheiding voor haar uitstekende prestaties in de wetenschap.
Definition
"De onderscheiding" refers to an award or honor given to recognize someone's outstanding achievements or merits, often in fields such as science, arts, or public service. It signifies formal recognition of excellence or distinguished performance.
Etymology
The word "de onderscheiding" comes from the Dutch verb "onderscheiden," meaning 'to distinguish.' It originally referred to the act of distinguishing someone by granting a special mark or honor. Did you know that "onderscheiding" literally means 'distinction,' highlighting how it marks a person as different for their merits?
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"De onderscheiding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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