Het onderzoek
Example: Het onderzoek naar de oorzaak van het ongeluk duurt nog voort.
Definition
"Het onderzoek" refers to the process or act of investigating or examining something carefully, often to discover facts or information. In journalism, "het onderzoek" involves gathering detailed evidence and analyzing it to uncover the truth behind an event or situation.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het onderzoek" comes from the verb "onderzoeken," meaning 'to investigate' or 'to examine.' It combines "onder" (under) and "zoeken" (to search), literally meaning 'to search under' or 'to look into.' Did you know that this metaphor reflects the thorough nature of investigation, as if looking beneath the surface?
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"Het onderzoek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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