De maatstaf
Example: De maatstaf voor succes verschilt per bedrijf en sector.
Definition
"De maatstaf" refers to a standard or criterion used to measure or evaluate something. In contexts like data and AI, it denotes a benchmark against which success, quality, or performance is assessed, such as in the example 'De maatstaf voor succes verschilt per bedrijf en sector.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de maatstaf" combines "maat," meaning measure, and "staf," meaning rod or staff. Historically, a "maatstaf" was a measuring rod used to ensure consistency and accuracy. Did you know? This practical tool evolved metaphorically to represent any standard or benchmark for comparison.
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"De maatstaf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Data & AI - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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