constatering

Constatering is a Dutch noun that denotes the act of observing and recording a fact or condition, or the result of such observation. It refers to a statement of fact established on the basis of inspection, measurement, or analysis. A constatering expresses what is observed rather than a subjective assessment or value judgment, and serves as a basis for further decisions, reporting, or action. In practice, constatering is commonly used in formal contexts such as audits, inspections, legal proceedings, policy reviews, and scientific reporting.

The verb counterpart is constateren, and the noun can appear in phrases like een constatering doen of de constatering luidt. The term is formal and more precise than everyday terms for observation (waarneming) or impression, and is often aligned with terms like vaststelling (finding/estimation). Etymologically, constatering is derived from the Dutch verb constateren, which itself comes from the French constater and ultimately from Latin constare, meaning to stand or be established. In usage, a constatering conveys an objective fact that can substantiate later conclusions or actions, while normative judgments or recommendations may follow as separate components of a report.