verder dan zijn neus lang is
English translation: some further choices below
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|  Selected response from: Deborah do Carmo Portugal Local time: 20:17 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | look deeper into it |
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| 4 +1 | looking outside the box |
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| 3 +1 | some further choices below |
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| 3 +1 | more possibilities |
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| 3 | examines it more closely/examines it in detail |
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| 3 | search beyond its usual range |
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| 3 | ... comes up with more than just standard answers |
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examines it more closely/examines it in detail Explanation: Entry in the Dutch Van Dale: (figuurlijk) niet verder zien / kijken dan zijn neus lang is be unable to see further than (the end of) one's nose, see no further than one's nose As you said, not something a workflow engine would do. It has been a bit carelessly written, giving you a lot of scope. Produces better results than expected, works diligently. Depends on your context what you ultimately come up with. |
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search beyond its usual range Explanation: I'm not a computer expert but 'search beyond' is a common expression. Reference: http://www.procolharum.com/99/BtPSearch.htm |
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15 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1look deeper into it Explanation: An idiom certainly would not work well in English here. I would be tempted to put it like this: ... the workflow-engine is forced to look deeper into it. |
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16 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1looking outside the box Explanation: Hi Frank, How about 'looking outside the box' Google hits include: Homeowners are looking outside the box - literally and otherwise - for room to relax and entertain friends. They are expanding the ... www.housingzone.com/topics/hz/design/hz03da600.asp exactly what Sim says in her title, ie, ideas and exercises to challenge your imagination and to help you continue looking outside the box for different tarot ... www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738702773/ and we limit ourselves. By looking outside the box, we are introduced to a whole new vision of possibilities. In our relationships ... daily.presbycan.ca/devotions/2004/04-07-18.html HTH Ellemiek |
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... comes up with more than just standard answers Explanation: ... |
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2 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1some further choices below Explanation: I'd try steer clear of idiomatic language here too as Johan has suggested. SINCE: A Workflow Engine automates the design and administration of workflow processes, and also provides status reporting and audit trails. ... I'd just be inclined to say that: The use of these ExtendedAttributes improves the overall performance of the workflow engine OR The use of the ExtendedAttributes enables the workflow engine to fulfil more than its standard functions. or if you really want to personify: "By using the ExtendedAttributes, you enable the workflow engine to go the extra mile" - that doesn't tie up too badly with the idea of process/flow perhaps, but wouldn't use it personally. |
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7 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1more possibilities Explanation: My personal choice would be to simply say '... you can enlarge the workflow engine's field of view'. At the risk of going well over the top, you might say '...you can take the blinders off the the workflow engine'. |
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