De identiteitscontrole
Example: De identiteitscontrole bij de ingang duurde maar vijf minuten.
Definition
"De identiteitscontrole" refers to the process of verifying a person's identity, often by checking official documents such as an ID card or passport, to ensure security at places like entrances or checkpoints. For example, "De identiteitscontrole bij de ingang duurde maar vijf minuten" means the identity check at the entrance took only five minutes.
Etymology
The term "de identiteitscontrole" combines the Dutch words "identiteit," meaning identity, and "controle," meaning control or check. "Identiteit" comes from the Latin "identitas," referring to sameness or individuality, while "controle" derives from French "contrôle," meaning inspection or verification. Together, they form a compound noun used in security contexts to describe identity verification.
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"De identiteitscontrole" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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