nagestreept

Nagestreept is a term that appears in Dutch-language editing and manuscript-discussion contexts. It refers to text that has been crossed out again after an initial strikethrough, typically during revision or proofreading. The concept is used to describe a second layer of deletion or reconsideration signaled by applying a new cross-out to already marked material. Because it is not standardized in major dictionaries, nagestreept tends to be used informally among writers, editors, and collaborators.

Etymology is straightforward: the prefix na- conveys a sense of after or later, attached to gestreept, the past participle of streep- (to strike or draw a line). In combination, nagestreept conveys the idea of a strike-through applied after an earlier one, rather than the initial mark. The term is mostly encountered in practical editing discussions rather than academic linguistic work, and its exact interpretation can vary by project or publishing house.

Usage and implications: in collaborative editing, nagestreept helps teams communicate that a passage has not only been deleted but has been reconsidered or re-deleted in a subsequent revision. It can appear in annotations, revision notes, or version-control comments to indicate that a second deletion was made after an earlier change. Because it is informal, users should define its meaning within a given workflow to avoid ambiguity.

See also: editing annotations, strikethrough, revision history, proofreading. Note that nagestreept is not a widely standardized term and may be confined to particular circles or projects.