De toestemming



Example: Je hebt toestemming nodig om deze software te installeren.

Definition


"De toestemming" refers to the permission or authorization required to perform an action, especially in IT contexts such as installing software or accessing data. It ensures that users have the proper rights or approval before proceeding with certain operations.

Etymology


The word "de toestemming" comes from Dutch, where 'toestemming' combines 'toe-' meaning 'towards' and 'stemming' meaning 'mood' or 'feeling.' Originally, it implied giving one's positive feeling or agreement toward something. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically mean formal permission or consent.

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"De toestemming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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