Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Aug 6, 2004 14:52
19 yrs ago
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German term
Luxembourg
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, Hungarian
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Protokoll
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Computers (general)
Klärung
Um eine optimale Abwicklung der Softwareerstellung zu ermöglichen, müssen zu einem frühen Projektstadium Klärungsgespräche stattfinden. Zu diesen Gesprächen werden von uns Protokolle erstellt. Folgende Themen bedürfen einer Absprache mit dem Kunden:
I was wondering if I can use protocol in this context, or do I have to use "minutes" or something else. I would appreciate an explanation on the English usage (i.e. a short justification of your answer, not just giving me a word). Thanks
From the context, I assume that they mean some documents you draw up after the meeting.
Um eine optimale Abwicklung der Softwareerstellung zu ermöglichen, müssen zu einem frühen Projektstadium Klärungsgespräche stattfinden. Zu diesen Gesprächen werden von uns Protokolle erstellt. Folgende Themen bedürfen einer Absprache mit dem Kunden:
I was wondering if I can use protocol in this context, or do I have to use "minutes" or something else. I would appreciate an explanation on the English usage (i.e. a short justification of your answer, not just giving me a word). Thanks
From the context, I assume that they mean some documents you draw up after the meeting.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +4 | minutes |
Louise Mawbey
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| 4 +3 | Here: record |
David Moore (X)
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| 4 +1 | protocol |
gangels (X)
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| 2 | Webster says or protocol |
Jonathan MacKerron
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Proposed translations
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8 mins
Selected
minutes
I would always use minutes in the context of a meeting. Maybe its a UK English thing but I would never use protocol.
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I'll choose this, as it is a British client who also wanted to say minutes, but I'm still not sure it's the best choice of words."
3 mins
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
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12
Webster says or protocol
an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction; specifically : the original record kept by a notary of documents or transactions from which he certifies copies
2 a : a preliminary memorandum (as of discussions and resolutions arrived at in negotiation) often signed by diplomatic negotiators as a basis for a final convention or treaty b : the records or minutes of a diplomatic conference or congress that show officially the agreements arrived at by the negotiators
3 a : an official account of a proceeding; especially : the notes or records relating to a case, an experiment, or an autopsy b : the plan of a scientific or medical experiment or treatment
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sorry, says \"OF\" protocol
2 a : a preliminary memorandum (as of discussions and resolutions arrived at in negotiation) often signed by diplomatic negotiators as a basis for a final convention or treaty b : the records or minutes of a diplomatic conference or congress that show officially the agreements arrived at by the negotiators
3 a : an official account of a proceeding; especially : the notes or records relating to a case, an experiment, or an autopsy b : the plan of a scientific or medical experiment or treatment
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sorry, says \"OF\" protocol
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16 mins
protocol
In a protocol, the technical/scientific aspects of a project are codified, e.g. biotech companies will introduce their protocols (the results of in-house trials/experiments concerning safety, efficacy, et al) on a new drug to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for permission to begin human tests, etc.
'Minutes' are simply the written record of topics discussed during a meeting. E.g., you could theoretically say 'the minutes of the meeting showed a debate on the scientific substance of the submitted protocols'
In your case, they'll compile technical data to convince the client of their software's merit
'Minutes' are simply the written record of topics discussed during a meeting. E.g., you could theoretically say 'the minutes of the meeting showed a debate on the scientific substance of the submitted protocols'
In your case, they'll compile technical data to convince the client of their software's merit
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1 hr
Here: record
In England, we tend to take minutes of meetings, make records of discussions and "protocol" high-powered (often inter-governmental) meetings. In this context, then, that is my suggestion.
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Point is to me, that the meeting of which minutes are taken is normally one held on a regular basis, such as a board meeting or the like, while this is much more a one-off targeted discussion. It would loosely be called a meeting, maybe, but I do agree with Louise that we would be highly unlikely to use \"protocol\" here in any event.
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Point is to me, that the meeting of which minutes are taken is normally one held on a regular basis, such as a board meeting or the like, while this is much more a one-off targeted discussion. It would loosely be called a meeting, maybe, but I do agree with Louise that we would be highly unlikely to use \"protocol\" here in any event.
Peer comment(s):
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Sabine Griebler
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| agree |
Susan Keller
1 day 5 hrs
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Brandis (X)
2 days 5 hrs
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