Sep 12, 2007 15:04
16 yrs ago
Norwegian term
Don Spade (X)
kvalifisert
Norwegian to English
Science
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Chemical analysis
Context:
Tilsvarende utstyr som er kvalifisert for gjeldende metode kan benyttes.
I don't like "qualified" in the context of equipment. Any suggestions welcomed. "Approved" perhaps?
Tilsvarende utstyr som er kvalifisert for gjeldende metode kan benyttes.
I don't like "qualified" in the context of equipment. Any suggestions welcomed. "Approved" perhaps?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | certified |
Per Bergvall
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| 3 +3 | approved |
Trammell Trans.
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| 3 +1 | suitable |
Thomas Deschington (X)
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| 1 | prescribed |
Diarmuid Kennan
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Proposed translations
17 mins
Per Bergvall
Norway
Norway
Native in Norwegian
Norway
Automotive, PC, IT: Fast, high quality
Native in: Norwegian 
Works in: English to Norwegian, Norwegian to English, German to Norwegian, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
16
Selected
certified
So this doesn't mean qualified either, but you didn't like qualified...
Certified usually means checked according to a standard and found good enough. Maybe you are looking for a more toned-down term like 'appropriate', if there is no requirement of certiofication?
Certified usually means checked according to a standard and found good enough. Maybe you are looking for a more toned-down term like 'appropriate', if there is no requirement of certiofication?
Note from asker:
| If you as a Norwegian spoke of equipment as "kvalifisert", could it mean simply that is is suitable for the job, rather than someone having approved or certified it? |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Per - thanks for all the input. I see things basically the same way."
+3
1 min
Trammell Trans.
Native in Norwegian
Specializes in field
Fast & efficient!
Native in: Norwegian
Works in: English to Norwegian, Swedish to Norwegian, Danish to Norwegian
approved
I think approved sounds good
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Per Bergvall
: Approved sounds good indeed - but who approves it, and how?
1 hr
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| agree |
Francis Gregson
: an "authority" approves it by issuing for example a standard, such as ISO xxx
1 hr
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| agree |
Toralf Mjelde
: This is the best choice I believe...
11 hrs
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11 mins
Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Ireland
Native in English
Ireland
Reliable and accurate
Native in: English
Works in: Danish to English, Norwegian to English, Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
44
+1
1 hr
suitable
Think this might do.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-12 16:39:45 GMT)
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Oh, just read your comment to Per's suggestion... Yes, I agree with your reading of the text, that it's not necessarily a question about a formal approval or certification of the equipment.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-12 16:39:45 GMT)
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Oh, just read your comment to Per's suggestion... Yes, I agree with your reading of the text, that it's not necessarily a question about a formal approval or certification of the equipment.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Per Bergvall
: Damn right! Unless there IS a formal qualification the equipment has to pass. So is kvalifisert the right word in the first place? Your guess is as bad as mine...
13 mins
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Dang, you're all over the place today! :-) We'll just have to wait and see what the governor says. Context, context, context.
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Discussion
In my opinion, kvalifisert is a poor choice of words regarding equipment. Peope are qualified; equipment can be suitable, appropriate, approved, certified, licenced. If the intent is right, and the word is ill-chosen, certified is the most apt.