Modelleren
Example: We moeten onze ideeën beter modelleren voor het project.
Definition
"Modelleren" means creating a structured representation or simulation of ideas, objects, or systems in order to understand, explain, or communicate them more clearly. It often involves shaping or designing concepts to improve clarity, such as in the phrase: 'We moeten onze ideeën beter modelleren voor het project.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "modelleren" comes from the Italian 'modellare,' which means to shape or form, originally related to creating models or sculptures. This term entered Dutch through French and Italian influences, highlighting the act of forming or shaping ideas or physical objects. Did you know that "modelleren" shares roots with the English word 'model,' both stemming from the Latin 'modulus,' meaning a small measure or standard?
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"Modelleren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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