This is the 2185th most frequent Dutch word.
loep
Magnifying glass.
The word 'loep' here refers to a physical magnifying glass, used as a tool for inspecting fine details.
Hij gebruikte een loep om de kleine details te controleren.
He used a magnifying glass to check the small details.
Here, 'loep' is used metaphorically to describe examining something critically or meticulously.
Met een kritische loep bekijk ik deze zaak.
I examine this matter with a critical magnifying perspective.
In this sentence, 'loep' represents advanced magnifying equipment, metaphorically extending to scientific investigation tools.