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onderzoek — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • examination noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
  • inquiry noun A question or request for information.
  • inspection noun A careful, close examination of something.
  • investigation noun A careful and systematic inquiry into the facts of a matter.
  • research noun Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
  • survey noun A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.
  • vetting noun The process of carefully checking or investigating someone or something before approval.

Senses

onderzoek is used for these senses in English:

  • examination Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
  • examination (education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.
  • inquiry A search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest.
  • inspection The act of examining something, often closely.
  • investigation The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
  • research (uncountable, countable, _, in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
  • research (countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.
  • survey A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

examination — full definition

  1. noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
  2. noun A check by a doctor or other professional to assess health or condition.
  3. noun Close questioning, especially by a lawyer in court.

inquiry — full definition

  1. noun A question or request for information.
  2. noun A formal investigation into a matter of public or legal concern.

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