lezing

Definitions of lezing
  1. noun
    the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
    synonyms: lectuur
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    grasduinen
    reading superficially or at random
  2. noun
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
    synonyms: duiding, interpretatie, invulling, opvatting, voorstelling, zingeving
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    interpretatie, vertolking
    a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
    opklaring
    an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
    bijbeluitlegging, bijbelverklaring, exegese, schriftverklaring, uitlegkunde
    an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
    branche, versie, voorstellingswijze
    an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
    reconstructie
    an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
    popularisatie, popularisering, vulgarisatie
    an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
    malentendu, misinterpretatie, misverstand
    putting the wrong interpretation on
    type of:
    bescheid, explicatie, motivering, uitleg, uitlegging, uitsluitsel, verklaring
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
  3. noun
    a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
    synonyms: opsomming, voordracht, voorlezing
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    type of:
    meeting
    delivering an address to a public audience
  4. noun
    a speech that is open to the public
    synonyms: expositie, exposé, spreekbeurt, uiteenzetting, voordracht, voorlezing
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    adressering, oratie, prevelement, rede, redevoering, speech, toespraak
    the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
  5. noun
    a task assigned for individual study
    synonyms: bijbellezing, schriftlezing
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    exercitie, lichaamsbeweging, wapenoefening
    a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
    type of:
    opgaaf, opgave, vraag
    a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher
  6. noun
    a unit of instruction
    synonyms: bijbellezing, schriftlezing
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    types:
    muziekles, schoolmuziek
    a lesson in performing music
    pianoles
    a lesson in playing the piano
    type of:
    didactiek, les, onderricht, onderwijskunde, onderwijsleer, opvoedkunde, pedagogie, pedagogiek, richtlijn
    the profession of a teacher
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