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Definitions of optekenen

verb
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

synonyms: aflezen, opnemen, registreren, tapen

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duiden, wijzen
give evidence of, as of records

slaan
indicate (a certain time) by striking
verb
make a record of; set down in permanent form

synonyms: registreren, vastleggen

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inklokken
register one's arrival at work

opnemen, tapen
register electronically

graveren, griffelen, griffen, ingraveren
write, engrave, or print as a lasting record

administreren, ficheren
place in a container for keeping records

documenteren
record in detail

filmen, verfilmen
make a film or photograph of something

flitsen, fotograferen, kieken, knippen
record on photographic film

turven
make underscoring marks

filmen, verfilmen
record in film

inschrijven, notificeren, protocolleren
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

afbellen, afmelden
make invalid for use

deponeren, inschrijven, intekenen, registreren, subscriberen
record in a public office or in a court of law

microfilmen
record on microfilm

octrooieren
grant rights to; grant a patent for

aanmelden, aanwerven, inschrijven, lichten, opgeven, rekruteren, werven
register formally as a participant or member

beboeten, bekeuren, prenten, verbaliseren
issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty

type of:
bewaren, openhouden, openlaten, ophouden, saven, vrijhouden, vrijlaten, wegschrijven
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

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