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voorrede — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • preface noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

Senses

voorrede is used for these senses in English:

  • preface A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.

preface — full definition

  1. noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
  2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.

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