Het instrument
Example: Het instrument meet nauwkeurig de temperatuur in de fabriek.
Definition
"Het instrument" refers to a tool or device used for measuring, controlling, or performing specific technical tasks. In the phrase, it specifically means an apparatus that accurately measures temperature in an industrial setting.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het instrument" comes from the Latin word "instrumentum," meaning a tool or implement. It entered Dutch through Old French and has been used to describe various technical devices since the Renaissance, reflecting its broad application in science and industry.
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"Het instrument" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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