No. 3,096 in Dutch
device
A tool, machine, or piece of equipment created for a specific purpose.
In a sentence
Het apparaat dat ik gisteren kocht, werkt niet goed.
The device I bought yesterday does not work well.
Here, 'apparaat' refers to a physical piece of equipment, which is common.
De methode werkt als een effectief middel om te leren.
The method works as an effective device for learning.
In this context, 'middel' refers to a conceptual tool or device used for an objective.
Bij het ontwikkelen van deze app hebben we verschillende technieken gebruikt.
In developing this app, we used various devices or techniques.
'Technieken' implies methods or strategical devices applied in a process.
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