complement

ˈkɒmplɪmənt
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Translation of complement from English into Dutch,

Verb

tr.
1.

enhance

add to something in a way that enhances or improves it
  • A fine wine can complement a good meal.Een goede wijn kan een goede maaltijd aanvullen
2.

complete

make something whole or perfect
  • The sauce complements the dish perfectly.De saus vult het gerecht perfect aan.
3.

inverse value

TECH.
convert a voltage or number into its matching inverse value
TECH.
complementeren aanvullen omzetten naar complement
  • The circuit complements the input signal.Het circuit complementeert het ingangssignaal.

Noun

1.

fits together

something that completes or makes perfect
  • The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.De sjaal is een perfecte aanvulling op haar outfit.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
word or phrase completing a grammatical construction
TECH.
  • In 'She is happy', 'happy' is the complement.In 'Zij is gelukkig' is 'gelukkig' het complement.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
angle adding to another to make 90 degrees
TECH.
  • The two angles are complements in the triangle.De twee hoeken zijn complementaire hoeken in de driehoek.
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Expressions with complement: examples in English and translations in Dutch

volledige bemanning
volledig aantal
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
personeelsbestand
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
personeelsaantal
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
complementsysteem
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
complementfixatie
complementbinding
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
complementbindingsreactie
complementfixatietest
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.

Synonyms and analogies of complement in English

Examples of complement in a sentence

  • The new curtains complement the room's decor.
  • The wine complements the cheese nicely.
  • Her scarf complements her outfit beautifully.
  • The system complements the binary code.
  • This function complements the original value.
  • The wine was a fine complement to the meal.

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

Verb
aanvullenv.

They often match up well because their skills complement each other.

Ze liggen elkaar vaak goed in de wedstrijd, omdat hun kwaliteiten elkaar aanvullen.

vullenv.

Rice and beans complement the main dish well in this meal.

Rijst en bonen vullen in deze maaltijd het hoofdgerecht goed aan.

completerenv.

Spacious wardrobe, chairs, table and rugs complement the decoration.

Een ruime kleerkast, stoelen, tafel en tapijten completeren de inrichting.

Noun
aanvullingnf.

Or you can find a partner that has the perfect complement.

Of je kunt een partner zoeken die de perfecte aanvulling heeft.

complementnf.

We had a full complement of guards that didn't stop them.

We hadden een vol complement van wachters dat ze niet tegenhield.

bemanningnf.

The ship sailed with the full complement of crew on board.

Het schip vertrok met een volledige bemanning aan boord.

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complement: Examples and translations in context

Old and new wells must complement the deficit in the valley.

Oude en nieuwe waterputten moeten het tekort in de vallei aanvullen.

These are valuable active ingredients that intensify and complement each other.

Dit zijn waardevolle werkzame stoffen, die elkaar aanvullen en versterken.

The brand says its confections will complement the human sleep cycle.

Het merk zegt dat het snoepgoed de menselijke slaapcyclus zal aanvullen.

Receiving a dividend can complement stock price gains for overall returns.

Een dividend ontvangen kan de koerswinst op je aandelen mooi aanvullen in je totale rendement.

These abstract paintings are versatile pieces that will complement any decor.

Deze abstracte schilderijen zijn veelzijdige stukken die elk decor zullen aanvullen.

These worlds can exist together very well and even complement each other.

Die twee werelden kunnen prima samengaan en elkaar zelfs aanvullen.

This abstract painting is a versatile piece that will complement any decor.

Dit abstracte schilderij is een veelzijdig stuk dat elk decor zal aanvullen.

Stressless offers a wide range of designs that complement each other perfectly.

Stressless biedt een breed scala aan ontwerpen die elkaar perfect aanvullen.

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