No. 825 in Dutch
eisen
To demand or require.
In a sentence
De wetenschappers eisen meer onderzoek naar dit onderwerp.
The scientists demand more research on this topic.
In this sentence, 'eisen' is used as a verb meaning 'to demand' or 'to insist upon' something, typically with a sense of urgency or necessity.
Het nieuwe softwareprogramma heeft hoge computerbroneisen.
The new software program has high computer resource requirements.
Here, 'eisen' is used as a noun meaning 'requirements' or 'necessities' that need to be fulfilled for a function to occur or be compatible.
Het bestuur stelde strenge eisen aan de nieuwe leden.
The board imposed strict demands on the new members.
In this sentence, 'eisen' takes the form of a noun meaning 'demands' or 'criteria' imposed or required by a person or organization.
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