De prestatie
Example: De prestatie van het bedrijf was beter dan verwacht.
Definition
"De prestatie" refers to the achievement or performance of a company, especially in financial terms. It measures how well the company has met its goals or standards, such as profitability, efficiency, or market success, often compared to expectations or previous results.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de prestatie" originates from the French word "prestation," which means a performance or service. This, in turn, derives from the Latin verb "praestare," meaning to excel or to stand out. Did you know? The term initially referred to services or duties before expanding to mean achievement or performance.
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"De prestatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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