proefschrift
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From proef (“test”) + schrift (“writing”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
proefschrift n (plural proefschriften, diminutive proefschriftje n)
- thesis, dissertation
- Synonyms: these, dissertatie, scriptie
Usage notes edit
- These and proefschrift are general terms for any thesis or dissertation submitted for the attainment of an academic degree, whereas scriptie usually refers specifically to a final assignment as part of a bachelor's or master's degree and dissertatie usually refers to a doctoral (Ph.D.) thesis.