Het milieutoezicht
Example: Het milieutoezicht controleert regelmatig de waterkwaliteit in rivieren.
Definition
"Het milieutoezicht" refers to the environmental monitoring and supervision activities that ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, such as regularly checking water quality in rivers to protect natural resources and public health.
Etymology
The term "het milieutoezicht" is Dutch and combines "milieu," meaning environment, with "toezicht," meaning supervision or oversight. It literally translates to 'environmental supervision,' reflecting its role in overseeing environmental standards. Did you know that "milieu" originally comes from French, meaning middle or surroundings?
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"Het milieutoezicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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environmental supervision