behavior

bɪˈheɪvjə
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Translation of behavior from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

sociology

US
human conduct relative to social norms
US
gedrag nmanier van doen houding
  • His behavior at the party was inappropriate.Zijn gedrag op het feest was ongepast.
2.

psychology

TECH.US
action or reaction of something under specified circumstances
TECH.US
  • The chemical's behavior changes at high temperatures.Het gedrag van de chemische stof verandert bij hoge temperaturen.
3.

organism actions

TECH.US
observable response produced by an organism
TECH.US
  • The behavior of the mice was recorded during the experiment.Het gedrag van de muizen werd tijdens het experiment vastgelegd.
4.

self-control

US
manner of acting or controlling yourself
US
  • Her behavior showed great self-control under pressure.Haar gedrag toonde grote zelfbeheersing onder druk.
5.

device operation

TECH.US
way a device or system operates
TECH.US
  • The behavior of the software was unpredictable.Het gedrag van de software was onvoorspelbaar.
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Expressions with behavior: examples in English and translations in Dutch

op haar best
zeer beleefd
During the interview, she was on her best behavior.
iemand's gedrag nadoen
He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.
gedragscode
The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.
voorbeeldig gedrag
modelgedrag
Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.
gedragsverandering
The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.
chaotisch gedrag
The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

Synonyms and analogies of behavior in English

Examples of behavior in a sentence

  • The teacher praised the students' behavior during the trip.
  • The behavior of the animal was unpredictable.
  • Studying human behavior can be complex.
  • The behavior of the birds was fascinating to observe.
  • Researchers analyzed the behavior of dolphins in the wild.
  • His behavior at the meeting was exemplary.

Translations of "behavior" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
gedragnn.

Mild suspicion crossed her mind when she saw the unusual behavior.

Een lichte argwaan bekroop haar toen ze het ongewone gedrag zag.

gedragingennpl.

His harassing behavior at work made the environment stressful for everyone.

Zijn hinderlijke gedragingen op het werk maakten de sfeer voor iedereen erg gespannen.

houdingnf.

Her rejecting behavior towards suggestions slowed the progress of the team.

Haar afwijzende houding tegenover suggesties vertraagde de voortgang van het team.

werkingnf.

A menu button's type is the only factor that determines its behavior.

Het type menuknop is de enige factor die de werking bepaalt.

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Other translations for behavior:

  • functienf.

behavior: Examples and translations in context

Not another minute would he tolerate such behavior in his classroom.

Geen minuut langer zou hij dergelijk gedrag in zijn klas dulden.

Their nutty behavior at the party was both amusing and annoying.

Hun geschifte gedrag op het feest was zowel grappig als irritant.

At the crowded market, his unusual behavior passed without notice.

Op de overvolle markt trok zijn vreemde gedrag nauwelijks de aandacht.

Nature has a strong shaping effect on the behavior of animals.

De natuur heeft een sterke invloed op het gedrag van dieren.

His behavior changed noticeably in the lead-up to the big game.

Zijn gedrag veranderde duidelijk in de aanloop naar de grote wedstrijd.

Because of his curt behavior, nobody wanted to approach him.

Door zijn kortaf gedrag durfde niemand hem nog aan te spreken.

He exhibited behavior consistent with someone who had practiced a lot.

Hij vertoonde gedrag dat paste bij iemand die veel geoefend had.

People in polite society generally avoid loud arguments or disruptive behavior.

Mensen in beschaafde kring mijden doorgaans harde ruzies of storend gedrag.

See also:

good behaviorconsumer behavior
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