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11:47 Feb 15, 2011 

Thanks everyone, I only saw this discussion after I selected the answer. I had to submit my translation before I saw what you had all put unfortunately, but the client had no queries about my "suggests otherwise" and for the purpose of the proz.com glossary I thought the less specific option was better. Had I seen it I may well have used your more specific version in my translation though Olly. Thanks again!

15:39 Feb 9, 2011 

I think your own suggestion is fine.

10:11 Feb 9, 2011 

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10:07 Feb 9, 2011 

We don't have the context, but let's say you have a report of a malfunction which is really critically urgent - read hot dangerous - and you are in the hot seat. You have the power to say that this malfunction must be resolved within, let's say, four hours instead of eight, but you will have to support that policy decision. Therefore "otherwise" or "alternative" - keeping it general - covers all your bases.

09:58 Feb 9, 2011 

'Less time' is covered by the word 'binnen'.

09:56 Feb 9, 2011 

@Olly, you should submit this as an answer

09:52 Feb 9, 2011 

The decision could be to allocate less time rather than more time. Therefore keeping it general is probably the best solution.

09:49 Feb 9, 2011 

I think I would be more specific and say something like 'unless the results of the analysis indicate that more time is required.'