bestand

Definitions of bestand
  1. noun
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
    synonyms: staakt-het-vuren, wapenstilstand
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    type of:
    pax, vrede, vredigheid
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
  2. noun
    a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
    synonyms: computerbestand, databestand, dossier, file, gegevensbestand
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    types:
    beurtvaart, geitenoog, geiteoog, veer
    a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
    type of:
    bewijs, bewijsstuk
    anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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