stressen

Stressen is a Dutch verb used to describe the act of subjecting someone or something to stress. It is primarily found in technical or informal usage and is derived from the English verb stress. The term covers several domains, including psychology, engineering, and information technology, where the idea of applying pressure or load is central.

In psychology and everyday language, stressesen refers to causing someone to experience psychological pressure or anxiety, often by increasing demands, deadlines, or expectations. In these contexts the term is common in informal speech, while more formal Dutch might describe the situation as stress of a person or stress-inducing circumstances rather than using the verb itself.

In engineering and materials science, stressesen means to apply mechanical load or tension to a component in order to examine its response. This use relates to the physical concept of stress (spanning أو spanning) and is typically described with standard Dutch terminology such as applying or under-spanning conditions.

In information technology, stressen is widely used in the sense of performing a stress test on a system or software. Phrases like stress testen (stress test) or het systeem onder zware belasting zetten are common to describe evaluating performance under high load or peak conditions.

In linguistics, the word stress refers to the emphasis placed on syllables or words, a concept usually described in Dutch as klemtoon. The verb stressesen is uncommon in this field; preferred terms include beklemtonen of accentueren to express emphasis.

Etymologically, stressesen reflects the English root stress, adapted into Dutch spelling and verb formation, with typical Dutch infinitive ending -en. The term appears in the 20th century and has since gained traction in technical registers and everyday speech.