identificatorenzoals

Identificatoren zoals is a Dutch phrase that translates literally to “identifiers such as.” It is often encountered in documentation, specification documents, and academic texts where examples of identifiers are listed. In technical contexts an identifier is a name used to uniquely distinguish an entity, for instance a variable name in computer programming, a product code in inventory systems, or a Social Security number in governmental databases. The phrase “identificatoren zoals” introduces a non-exhaustive set of such identifiers, signalling that the list that follows is illustrative rather than definitive.

The usage pattern mirrors the English “identifiers such as” or “for example.” It typically follows a definition or description of a concept, enabling the reader to see concrete instances. In Dutch legal or administrative documents, it can precede examples of identifiers used for individuals or organizations, such as bsn (Burger Service Nummer), kbo (Kruispuntbank Ondernemingen), or iefp (Internationaal Educatie- en Fietsnummer). In programming style guides it may be followed by examples of variable naming conventions, such as camelCase, snake_case, or PascalCase. In database design texts it can introduce primary key identifiers like PK, GUID, or UUID.

Because it is a neutral, generic phrase, it is widely adaptable. It is used in multi-lingual contexts by translating the entire phrase into the target language, preserving the comparative purpose of listing examples. Thus, "identificatoren zoals" functions both as a syntactic marker and a clarifying device in Dutch technical writing.