No. 3,857 in Dutch
verkenning
Exploration or reconnaissance.
In a sentence
De verkenning van het gebied duurde langer dan gepland.
The exploration of the area took longer than planned.
In this sentence, 'verkenning' is used as a noun meaning 'exploration' or 'surveying'. It describes the action of surveying or exploring in the context of observing or examining an area.
Verkenning is belangrijk voordat je aan een nieuw project begint.
Exploration is important before starting a new project.
Here, 'verkenning' is again a noun and it signifies the process of preliminary examination or investigation, emphasizing its role in preparation stages.
Tijdens onze verkenning ontdekten we interessante feiten over de geschiedenis van de stad.
During our exploration, we discovered interesting facts about the city's history.
In this usage, 'verkenning' refers to the act of exploring or investigating, particularly an action that leads to discovering new information.
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