u.a.
English translation: among others
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|  Selected response from: Mary Worby United Kingdom Local time: 01:26 | ||||||
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| 5 | the following, among other (concepts, parts, advantages) |
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| 5 | e.g. |
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| 5 | et al. |
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| 5 | such as |
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| 4 +1 | just some of the many |
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| 4 +1 | and other(s) |
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| 4 | etc. |
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| 4 | e.g. |
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| 4 | also |
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| 4 | ...amongst other things... |
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1 min confidence: 
etc. Explanation: or such as including or a host of others -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-08-09 12:18:32 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The formal targets include parts such as the following The formal targets include parts such as ......., etc. The parts in the formal targets include the likes of .... |
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3 mins confidence:
e.g. Explanation: often works "inter alia" also possible but a bit stilted |
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4 mins confidence:
the following, among other (concepts, parts, advantages) Explanation: would be one way of turning it around. |
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5 mins confidence:
e.g. Explanation: I wouldn't hesitate to use e.g. In the examples you've given it seems to be just one option amongst others they are explaining. So, in fact, it is an example for the possibilites.... I know that this is nothing extraordinary, but it helps not to write "amongst others" all the time. ;-) |
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6 mins confidence:
et al. Explanation: this is latin expression "et alii" or "et alia" means "and others" |
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6 mins confidence:
such as Explanation: could work in examples *such as*: comprises items *such as*... "inter alia" would be another, albeit a bit too "scientific", option. or just "*includes the following* (advantages)" (since "includes" implies that there might be further things around which are just not mentioned) Another possibility for your first sentence: "*For example*, the following volumes could be defined for the standard/sample contract..." -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-08-09 12:23:59 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \"...this approach brings about certain advantages, including, but not limited to:\" Yes, I know this is a bit too legalese so you might discard it. |
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11 mins confidence:
also Explanation: All the suggestions above are fine of course, but I think "also" would work in your context: This process also offers the following ... |
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28 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1just some of the many Explanation: The following are just some of the many advantages/benefits of this method/technique/procedure Turning it round this way often works! HTH Mary -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-08-09 12:46:37 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Für den Beispielvertrag gemäß Musterrechnung lassen sich u.a. folgende Mengen de-finieren:\" The following are just some of the quanties which can be defined ... \"Die Formelzeile umfaßt u.a. folgende Teile These are just of the some of the parts included in the ... Sounds a bit hackneyed if you use it too often. But I presume these are just a few examples from a longer text, so it might work! |
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2 hrs confidence:
...amongst other things... Explanation: makes more sense to me than among others,many of the other suggestions are fine it depends on the context each time(at the beginning or at the end of the clause etc.) |
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7 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1and other(s) Explanation: I always thought it to be und andere(n)! etc., etal, and among others are also good choices. good luck! |
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