This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Dutch to English
  3. Law: Contract(s)

graag metrisch met gemiddelde.

English translation: please use metric dimensions and average costs

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Dutch term or phrase: graag metrisch met gemiddelde.
English translation:please use metric dimensions and average costs
Entered by: Dr Lofthouse

15:11 Nov 15, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law: Contract(s) / How points are awarded to tender submissions
Dutch term or phrase: graag metrisch met gemiddelde.
Full phrase describes a points scheme, which is applied to Tender applications...

5-puntenschaal; graag metrisch met gemiddelde.

'5 point scheme with '?? - can't think of the right way of phrasing this
TIA
Dr Lofthouse
France
Local time: 05:11
please use metric dimensions and average costs
Explanation:
...Guessing - but this seems like a possible candidate.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-11-15 18:05:58 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Agree measurements will encompass liquids and gases and is a better term if those are involved in your context.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-11-15 18:06:15 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Will also encompass speeds, etc.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 hrs (2009-11-15 18:11:48 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Dimensions apply to solid objects only but the term "dimensions" is very widely, if not almost universally, used in respect of solid objects (particularly in engineering-related tenders and drawings) in preference to the term "measurements". So one would describe the dimensions of an object rather than its measurements. So it is, in fact, a very concrete term in such a context. IMHO talking about spiritual dimensions when we are dealing with a tender document is a red-herring in this discussion, Jarry.
Selected response from:

Textpertise
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:11
Grading comment
Thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1please use metric dimensions and average costs
Textpertise
Summary of reference entries provided
Dimensions and measurements
jarry (X)

Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
please use metric dimensions and average costs


Explanation:
...Guessing - but this seems like a possible candidate.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-11-15 18:05:58 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Agree measurements will encompass liquids and gases and is a better term if those are involved in your context.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-11-15 18:06:15 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Will also encompass speeds, etc.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 hrs (2009-11-15 18:11:48 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Dimensions apply to solid objects only but the term "dimensions" is very widely, if not almost universally, used in respect of solid objects (particularly in engineering-related tenders and drawings) in preference to the term "measurements". So one would describe the dimensions of an object rather than its measurements. So it is, in fact, a very concrete term in such a context. IMHO talking about spiritual dimensions when we are dealing with a tender document is a red-herring in this discussion, Jarry.


Textpertise
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 49
Grading comment
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  jarry (X): That should be 'measurements' methinks. See for instance: http://thinkmetric.org.uk/
56 mins
  -> and methinks measurements and dimensions are much of a muchness. Main point is: use the metric system, please.
agree  André Linsen: I don't think it's all about costs! More probably it's about meters, kilograms or kilometers since the use of the metric system is requested! So: "please use metric system with mention of averages"
1 hr
  -> Thanks, lipabel. At the end of the day, a tender document is about costs, though. Maybe they're saying don't quote me your largest widget or your most exclusive alternative - give me your garden variety average solution to my problem in metric units.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Reference comments


2 hrs
Reference: Dimensions and measurements

Reference information:
Dimension(s): a part of a situation that makes you regard the situation in a particular way e.g. the baby has added a new dimension to their lives; political/social/spiritual dimension e.g. we should not forget that education has an important spiritual dimension; a measurement in space, length, height, etc: a diagram represents things in only two dimensions.

jarry (X)
South Africa
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 209
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search