De voorziening
Example: De voorziening van goede gezondheidszorg is essentieel voor iedereen.
Definition
"De voorziening" refers to the provision or supply of necessary goods, services, or support, often by an organization or government. It is commonly used to describe the act or system of making something available, such as healthcare or public utilities, for the benefit of people.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de voorziening" comes from the verb 'voorzien,' meaning 'to provide' or 'to foresee.' It combines 'voor,' meaning 'before' or 'in advance,' and 'zien,' meaning 'to see.' Originally, it implied foresight or preparation, which evolved into the modern sense of provision or supply.
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"De voorziening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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