Het doel
Example: Het doel van de vergadering is het project bespreken.
Definition
"Het doel" refers to the objective or aim that someone wants to achieve, especially in a management context. It represents the intended outcome or purpose behind an action, plan, or meeting, such as in "Het doel van de vergadering is het project bespreken," meaning the goal of the meeting is to discuss the project.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het doel" literally means "the goal" or "the target." It comes from Middle Dutch 'doel,' which originally referred to a boundary or target used in archery or shooting. Over time, its meaning expanded to signify any intended aim or purpose, much like how targets are used to focus efforts.
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"Het doel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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