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English translation: adapted to suit the needs of science

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German term or phrase:	wissenschaftsadäquat
English translation:	adapted to suit the needs of science
Entered by:	David Williams

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09:01 Dec 2, 2008

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Law/Patents - Science (general) / Budgets/funding

German term or phrase: wissenschaftsadäquat

z.B.
Wissenschaftsadäquate Regeln

I'm thinking along the lines of
"Rules suitable for scientific purposes"
or
"Scientifically acceptable ...".

David Williams KudoZ activity Questions: 1362 (7 open) (68 closed without grading) Answers: 463
Local time: 18:44

science-adapted

Explanation:
Since Bundeshaushaltsordnung etc are not inherently science-related legislation, I wonder whether "adäquat" may just mean: legislation [adequately] *adapted* to the needs of science.

Selected response from:

Anne Schulz
Local time: 18:44

Grading comment

Thanks, you came the closest, I think. I've adapted the gloassary entry slightly.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

scientifically valid

casper

science-adapted

Anne Schulz

Discussion entries: 6

Answers

11 mins confidence:

scientifically valid

Explanation:
wissenschaftsadäquate Regeln = scientifically valid rules/regulations/norms/principles/standards - depending on what fits the context

casper
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Notes to answerer

Asker: No. Nothing to do with validity. More along the lines of applicability (applying budgetary legistaltion and regulations to research funding etc.).

23 hrs confidence:

science-adapted

Anne Schulz
Local time: 18:44
Works in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 14

Grading comment

Thanks, you came the closest, I think. I've adapted the gloassary entry slightly.

Notes to answerer

Asker: Yes, I think you're on the right lines (although it's actually too late for this translation now).

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Changes made by editors

Dec 2, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Term asked	Wissenschaftsadäquat => wissenschaftsadäquat
Field (specific)	Government / Politics => Science (general)

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