cf infra
English translation: showing s.o. exactly what to do
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1explanation Explanation: "Hand-holding" is providing very close support, showing a customer, for example, exactly what to do, step by step as opposed to giving them general guidelines and letting them make the decisions. "Commissioning work" is to assign or give someone a job. |
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6 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1hand-holding is figuratively taking clients by the hand and leading them... Explanation: ... step by step through all the process for whatever they're doing. So XXXX helps its clients with all aspects of outsourcing work to strange locations. |
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6 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1see comment Explanation: Hand-holding is a close management principle where one party is carefully monitoring the progress of another party and guides them step-by-step in the completion of the task. In this instance, XXX is not sure that it is a service (bound to receive payment for) however, they try to help sorting the work load of the commission despite weird time frame, languages, currencies and locations. |
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7 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1solicitous support and work paid on a commission Explanation: Merriam-Webster Dictionary 11th edition Main Entry:hand*hold£ing Pronunciation:-*h*l-di* Function:noun Date:1967 : solicitous attention, support, or instruction (as in servicing clients) –hand*hold£er \-*h*l-d*r\ noun Mike :) |
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10 mins confidence:
compare below Explanation: cf.- latin:"confer" which means (compare). http://users.erols.com/amato1/AC/latin.html cf. (2) ABBREV cfr. (3) TERM confer (4) TERM conferatur "on cite le nom de la revue concernée (cf. infra dans l'exemple). Parfois, le texte cité est tiré d'un collectif (cf. infra dans l'exemple)." infra Prep. with acc. , [below, under], in position, size, or rank; in time, [later than]. Adv. [below, underneath; in the lower world; to the south]; in rank, [lower]. Compar. inferius, [lower down]. Advised not to use as see below... as VIDE INFRA Reference: http://www.bessel.org/helmer/abbrev.htm Reference: http://membres.lycos.fr/davidrouzeau/reglesderedaction.html |
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Commissioning in this context is: Explanation: Definitions of Commissioning on the Web: is the phase during which the capabilities of the system are demonstrated in the final operational configuration under defined operating conditions. During commissioning, both verification and validation tests are performed on the complete system. www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/msg/faq/72_faq_gloss.html Start-up of a building that includes testing and adjusting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems to assure proper functioning and adherence to design criteria. Commissioning also includes the instruction of building representatives in the use of the building systems. www.ebtron.com/indoor_air_quality/iaq_indoor_air_quality_gl... An activity commenced at completion of construction and often including initial user occupancy, intended to allow designers and managers to check functional subsystems, to determine that the facility is functioning properly, and to undertake any necessary remedial action. Commissioning typically spans a period of 6 to 12 months. www.ecostructure.com/res_glossary.htm The process at or near construction completion when a facility is put into use to see if it functions as designed. Usually applied to manufacturing type projects, and similar to Beneficial Occupancy in the commercial sector. www.c-risk.com/Reference_Library/CM_Glossary_01.htm 27 August 2004Commissioning work begins at water treatment facility The Water Service has begun commissioning works on its £20m water treatment plant in Co Down. The largest water treatment facility to be built to date in Northern Ireland, the three-month commissioning period will involve rigorous testing of all the state-of-the-art systems at Drumaroad, near Castlewellan. Over the next number of weeks, Water Service scientific staff and experienced engineers from Earth Tech Engineering Ltd, will carefully phase in operations at the sophisticated treatment plant, continually collecting and analysing samples of the treated water, to bring it in line with new EU Drinking Water Directives http://www.4ni.co.uk/industrynews.asp?ID=32647 |
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