Snijbron

Snijbron is a Dutch term that literally means source for cutting. It is used in several domains to denote the original material from which parts are cut, sliced, or otherwise separated. The word is a compound of snij (to cut) and bron (source). Because Dutch compound nouns are often domain-specific, the exact meaning of snijbron depends on context.

In film, video, and audio editing, a snijbron refers to the source material that is used to make cuts or edits—the raw footage or sound file from which editors select segments. In printing, packaging, and manufacturing, snijbron can denote the master sheet, die line, or stock from which pieces are cut to produce finished products.

In horticulture and floriculture, snijbron may be used to describe the plant material chosen for propagation by cuttings, though more specific terms are common in practice. In data processing and analytics, the term can describe the source dataset from which data slices are extracted or sampled for analysis. In all cases, the concept centers on an origin from which smaller units are derived by cutting.

Usage varies by discipline, and there is no single universal definition. See also related terms such as snijden (to cut) and master material in domain-specific contexts.