Schaulaufen

23:11 Mar 13, 2006
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German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general)
German term or phrase: Schaulaufen
This is from an article about project and portfolio management systems.
"Anhand von "Was-wäre-wenn-Szenarien wird untersucht, welche Realisierungs- und Marktchancen ein neues Vorhaben hat und in welche Forschungs- oder Entwicklungsprojekte am sinnvollsten investiert wird - bzw wo sich am ehesten Ressourcen kürzen lassen.
Doch dieses "Schaulaufen" findet nicht nur bei geplanten Projekten statt...."

I can't find a suitable translation for this. Would "dummy run" be a solution, or am I way off course?
Grateful as ever for your thoughts. (Deadline 8.30 GMT 14 March) Thanks!
Lisa Davey
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:39


Summary of answers provided
4 +1parade
Susan Keller
3showcasing
Girija Chatrath
2demo run
Nicole Schnell
1trial run
rangepost


  

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demo run


Explanation:
Maybe?

Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 09:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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parade


Explanation:
as in "oscars parade on the red carpet" (Schaulaufen auf dem roten Teppich)

I think it is also said of the show that ice-skaters perform after the competition, so something to do with show

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Note added at 14 mins (2006-03-13 23:25:35 GMT)
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I would probably prefer parading (parading the equipment, the special features etc.)

Susan Keller
Local time: 18:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Tradesca (X): Das ist jedenfalls die richtige Interpretation von Schaulaufen
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trial run


Explanation:
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rangepost
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showcasing


Explanation:
my guess....like highlighting a product or a feature etc

Girija Chatrath
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