No. 878 in Dutch
werking
"Effect," "functioning," or "operation."
In a sentence
De werking van deze machine is complex maar efficiënt.
The operation of this machine is complex but efficient.
The word "werking" refers to the operation or functioning of the mentioned machine.
De werking van het medicijn begint na ongeveer een uur.
The effect of the medicine starts after approximately an hour.
The word "werking" refers to the effect or efficacy of the medicine in this context.
De sociale werking van deze instantie is van groot belang voor de gemeenschap.
The social impact of this institution is of great importance to the community.
The word "werking" refers to the impact or influence, particularly in a social context, in this sentence.
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