processus transversal

English translation: cross-cutting

03:53 Mar 19, 2019
French to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Management / In a healthcare context
French term or phrase: processus transversal
Context: A document on a proposed institutional health technology assessment framework involving stakeholder participation. "Ce cadre propose des processus explicites, transparents et transversaux de même qu’un référentiel aux fins d’amélioration continue." I don't know what "transversal" means here. The document does not seem to provide any clues. Thanks for your input.
Medeast4
Canada
English translation:cross-cutting
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cross-cutting adjective
linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interests: 
a multi-agency, cross-cutting approach on drugs.
— Collins English Dictionary –  
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cross-cutting


Explanation:

Of the possibilities this might fit your context.

cross-cutting adjective
linking traditionally separate or independent parties or interests: 
a multi-agency, cross-cutting approach on drugs.
— Collins English Dictionary –  

ormiston
Local time: 20:08
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks!

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agree  Julie Barber: yes, a process to be applied across the board. I'd avoid traversal in English as it sounds awful!
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agree  Francois Boye
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