Onderscheiden
Example: Het is belangrijk om de feiten van meningen te onderscheiden.
Definition
"Onderscheiden" means to recognize or point out differences between things, often by separating facts from opinions or distinguishing distinct elements within a group. It involves perceiving or identifying what sets something apart from others clearly and accurately.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onderscheiden" comes from the prefix 'onder-' meaning 'under' or 'among' and the verb 'scheiden' meaning 'to separate' or 'divide.' Essentially, it means 'to separate out' or 'to distinguish.' Did you know? It shares roots with the English word 'discern,' both relating to perceiving differences.
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"Onderscheiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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