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post-its

English translation: Sticky notes

12:52 Dec 25, 2008
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: post-its
In the Social Inclusion Checklist, "Have you considered differing methods of collecting information so that evey level of interaction is addressed (Post-its, discussion groups, drawing, etc.)"

In the above sentence, what does "post-its" imply?
Mitsuko
Local time: 04:49
Selected answer:Sticky notes
Explanation:
This appears to be the accepted generic name for Post-Its, which is a trademark of 3M. Several Google matches confirm this.

As others notes, they are small pieces of paper with mild adhesives on the top of the back side. The common uses are as reminders - you see them a lot on computer screens at work, and as bookmarks - I use them to remember where my favorite recipes are in cookbooks.
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Can Altinbay
Local time: 15:49
Grading comment
Thank you very much!
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +7Sticky notes
Can Altinbay
3 +7notes on paper
Paul Merriam
Summary of reference entries provided
A quick search in Wikipedia ...
Ulrike Kraemer

  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +7
notes on paper


Explanation:
Post-it is, I think, a trademark of 3M. What they mean in this context is people writing notes on paper to remind themselves and placing the notes in a place that is easily accessible.

Paul Merriam
Local time: 15:49
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  NancyLynn
2 mins
agree  Alexandra Taggart: Correct, could be as sticky tabs.
5 mins
agree  Shai Navé
20 mins
neutral  David Moore (X): I almost agree; notes on "Post-its" would definitely have earned an "agree"...the point with Postits is that they are designed to be STUCK somehwere consipicuous. And to be removed easily without leaving any damage behind.
4 hrs
agree  Polangmar: notes on sticky paper
5 hrs
agree  Mara Ballarini: notes on sticky paper
8 hrs
agree  Phong Le
12 hrs
agree  Nitin Goyal
23 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
Sticky notes


Explanation:
This appears to be the accepted generic name for Post-Its, which is a trademark of 3M. Several Google matches confirm this.

As others notes, they are small pieces of paper with mild adhesives on the top of the back side. The common uses are as reminders - you see them a lot on computer screens at work, and as bookmarks - I use them to remember where my favorite recipes are in cookbooks.

Can Altinbay
Local time: 15:49
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in JapaneseJapanese
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you very much!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Moore (X): The "sticky" is the key...
1 hr
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neutral  Polangmar: The "sticky" WAS the key...
3 hrs
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agree  Mara Ballarini: notes on sticky paper - RE: yes, that's what I'd say
6 hrs
  -> Thank you. I assume your comment is a clarification?
agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
6 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Ulrike Kraemer
17 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Peter Skipp
19 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Suzan Hamer
1 day 2 hrs
  -> Thank you.
agree  Amy Duncan (X)
4 days
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Reference comments


19 hrs
Reference: A quick search in Wikipedia ...

Reference information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-Its

Ulrike Kraemer
Germany
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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