De deadline
Example: De deadline voor het artikel is volgende week vrijdag.
Definition
"Deadline" refers to a specific time or date by which a task or piece of work, such as an article, must be completed or submitted. In journalism, a deadline is crucial for ensuring timely publication and meeting editorial schedules.
Etymology
The word "deadline" originated from the printing and publishing industry in the late 19th century. It originally described a line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners were not allowed to pass. Over time, it evolved to mean a fixed time limit for completing a task. Did you know? The strictness of the original 'deadline' line made the modern usage about strict time limits quite fitting.
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"De deadline" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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