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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French signalement.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌsɪn.jaː.ləˈmɛnt/
- Hyphenation: sig‧na‧le‧ment
- Rhymes: -ɛnt
Noun
signalement n (plural signalementen, diminutive signalementje n)
- a description of someone's appearance, especially in relation to law enforcement; a profile
French
Etymology
From signaler + -ment.
Pronunciation
Noun
signalement m (plural signalements)
- physical description (BOLO, APB)
- report, complaint (e.g. one made to child protection authorities by a member of the public)
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Swedish
Etymology
From French signalement.
Noun
signalement n
- physical description (BOLO, APB)
- signalment
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