steekproef

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch steekproef, from German Stichprobe. Equivalent to steek +‎ proef.

Pronunciation

Noun

steekproef (plural steekproewe)

  1. sample (subset of a population selected for measurement)

Dutch

Etymology

From steken +‎ proef, calque of German Stichprobe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsteːk.pruf/
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  • Hyphenation: steek‧proef

Noun

steekproef f (plural steekproeven, diminutive steekproefje n)

  1. sample (subset of a population selected for measurement)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: steekproef