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retenir , phénomènes

English translation: To summarize, mechanisms

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French term or phrase:retenir , phénomènes
English translation:To summarize, mechanisms
Entered by: Deb Phillips (X)

09:01 Jul 14, 2002
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
French term or phrase: retenir , phénomènes
Veuillez traduire cette phrase.

En définitive on peut retenir qu'un SIG est un système informatisé (matériels et
logiciels) capable de gérer, d'analyser et de représenter des données géographiques pour
aider à la compréhension des phénomènes d'aménagement et de planification .
Deb Phillips (X)
To summarize, ...
Explanation:
To summarize, a GIS is a computerized system (hardware and software) that can manage, analyze and represent geographic data as an aid in understanding development and planning mechanisms.

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Note added at 2002-07-15 17:01:57 (GMT)
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I like mechanisms or dynamics or processes here, not phenomena.
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tabler
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Local time: 21:32
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3factors, mechanisms, ...
David Sirett
4 +1consider/think/hold - phenomena
luskie
5planning and [organization] variables
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
4 +1retenir = in short, phénomène = demands
evelyn evans
4in short, the lesson to be learnt is that
DPolice
4"remember/gather/understand - cases"
CHENOUMI (X)
2To summarize, ...
tabler


  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
in short, the lesson to be learnt is that


Explanation:
phenomena

DPolice
Local time: 05:32
PRO pts in pair: 454

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Paul Mably (X)
1 min
disagree  David Sirett: with phenomena - planning as a phenomenon?
19 mins
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
consider/think/hold - phenomena


Explanation:
.

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Note added at 2002-07-14 10:18:22 (GMT)
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David is right, phenomena may not be the best choice - dynamics or processes are quite better - you might even speak of patterns

luskie
Local time: 05:32
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in pair: 46

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Sirett: with phenomena - same comment as for DPolice's answer above
17 mins
  -> actually it's not the best...
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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
factors, mechanisms, ...


Explanation:
suggestions for "phénomènes" here.

And I meant "disagree" with luskie on this point.

David Sirett
Local time: 05:32
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 2053

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agree  PaulaMac (X)
4 hrs
agree  Sue Crocker
14 hrs
agree  John Garside
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
"remember/gather/understand - cases"


Explanation:
1) En définitive on peut retenir qu'un SIG est un système informatisé >>> In conclusion, we should remember that...

2) ...pour aider à la compréhension des phénomènes d'aménagement et de planification. >>>... to help us understand cases of layout and planning .<<<

See pertinent links below:

... a ... Strategic Resource Solutions (SRS) Offers a portfolio of software ... Strategos:
Facility Planning Consulting Provider of manufacturing facility layout and ...
www.business.com/.../capacity_management/facility_layout_an... consulting_services/

EMS Electives
... forecasting; IEOR E4405 Production scheduling; IEOR E4406 Facilities layout and
planning; ... E4160 Solid and hazardous waste management; CS W3156 Intro to software ...
www.ieor.columbia.edu/elective_ems.html

Information About Installing Search Engines on Your Site or ... -
... much improved over the years, remain at the heart of all retrieval software ... Essentially
unlimited textbases can be searched with careful layout and planning. ...
www.actionsearch.com/howtoinstall.htm

Education
... 500.3 JOB LAYOUT AND PLANNING This class takes you through the finishing process
from ... (Printing Hardware & Software Basics) This course is an introduction to ...
www.pistl.org/education.asp

HTH!!


CHENOUMI (X)
Native speaker of: Native in Haitian-CreoleHaitian-Creole, Native in FrenchFrench
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
planning and [organization] variables


Explanation:
variables translates phenomèmne. I just don't think phenomena works in English.

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
retenir = in short, phénomène = demands


Explanation:
although 'retenir' could well be eliminated altogether in an English construct, in short does the trick here.

Demands suggests 'all that is required' for the job.

evelyn evans
Canada
Local time: 23:32
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agree  Marney Ogle
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1 day 7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
To summarize, ...


Explanation:
To summarize, a GIS is a computerized system (hardware and software) that can manage, analyze and represent geographic data as an aid in understanding development and planning mechanisms.

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Note added at 2002-07-15 17:01:57 (GMT)
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I like mechanisms or dynamics or processes here, not phenomena.

tabler
United States
Local time: 21:32
PRO pts in pair: 4
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