primary source

ˈpraɪˌmɛri sɔrs
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Translation of primary source from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

scholarly studies

original or firsthand material used as evidence in research
primaire bron eerstehandsbron
  • The historian examined primary sources from the trial.De historicus onderzocht primaire bronnen uit het proces.
2.

direct evidence

first-hand evidence of an event
  • The diary served as a primary source for the documentary.Het dagboek diende als direct bewijs voor de documentaire
3.

historiography

historical document from the time studied
primaire bron oorspronkelijke bron
  • The diary serves as a primary source for the era.Het dagboek dient als een primaire bron voor het tijdperk.
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Examples of primary source in a sentence

  • A wartime diary is a valuable primary source.
  • Historians consider letters from the era as primary sources.
  • The artifact is a primary source for researchers.
  • Letters from the war are primary sources for historians.
  • The treaty is a primary source for understanding the conflict.

Translations of "primary source" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
primaire bronnf.

A primary source provides firsthand evidence about a historical event.

Een primaire bron biedt rechtstreeks bewijs over een historische gebeurtenis.

Historians rely on a primary source to verify facts about ancient times.

Historici steunen op een primaire bron om feiten over de oudheid te controleren.

belangrijke bronnf.

The proceeds from weighing and inspection became a primary source of income for the city.

In 1528 werd de waag gebouwd als belangrijke bron van inkomsten voor de stad.

This is the primary source for the article.

Tevens belangrijke bron voor dit artikel

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Other translations for primary source:

  • voornaamste bron
  • belangrijkste bron

primary source: Examples and translations in context

He used a letter from the soldier as a primary source in his essay.

Hij gebruikte een brief van de soldaat als primaire bron in zijn essay.

The ancient manuscript is a rare primary source for studying early literature.

Het oude manuscript is een zeldzame primaire bron om de vroege literatuur te bestuderen.

This letter serves as a primary source documenting the founder's thoughts.

Deze brief geldt als een primaire bron die de gedachten van de oprichter vastlegt.

Finding a primary source can sometimes be challenging in historical research.

Het vinden van een primaire bron kan in historisch onderzoek soms behoorlijk lastig zijn.

He referenced the ship's logbook as a primary source in his report.

Hij verwees in zijn verslag naar het scheepslogboek als primaire bron.

An old photograph can be a valuable primary source for understanding past events.

Een oude foto kan een waardevolle primaire bron zijn om vroegere gebeurtenissen te begrijpen.

Researchers found a primary source that sheds light on ancient trade routes.

Onderzoekers hebben een primaire bron gevonden die meer inzicht geeft in oude handelsroutes.

We see innovation as the primary source of the business development.

Wij zien innovatie als de primaire bron van de business development.

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