No. 705 in Dutch
voorsprong
Advantage or lead.
In a sentence
De loper had een enorme voorsprong op de rest van het veld.
The runner had a significant lead on the rest of the field.
Here, 'voorsprong' is used in the context of a race, denoting a lead or advantage in terms of distance or position.
Een goede planning geeft je een voorsprong in je project.
Good planning gives you an advantage in your project.
In this instance, 'voorsprong' metaphorically represents an advantage or head start, contributing to positive progress in a task or endeavor.
De technologische innovatie zorgde voor een voorsprong op de concurrentie.
The technological innovation provided an advantage over the competition.
'Voorsprong' here signifies a competitive edge, often gained through advancements or unique strategies.
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