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English translation: grid


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German term or phrase:Raster
English translation:grid
Entered by: gauri
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09:58 Mar 14, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / logistics
German term or phrase: Raster
"Das WarenwirtschaftsSystem speichert das geänderte Raster." I'm not sure if the word 'screen' fits in here. Someone please help!
gauri
Local time: 17:57
grid
Explanation:
Although you haven't really given enough context for us to get our teeth into, have you...
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David Moore
Local time: 14:27
Grading comment
Thanks David for providing the right word, inspite of little context. I also thank Stephen, Girija and C Peter. I'm sure you could have given a more precise meaning, if i had given a clearer context.
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Summary of answers provided
3Matrix/Layout
Girija Chatrath
3gridDavid Moore
2grid / profile (je nach Kontext)
C. Peter
1settings
Languageman


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grid


Explanation:
Although you haven't really given enough context for us to get our teeth into, have you...

David Moore
Local time: 14:27
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Thanks David for providing the right word, inspite of little context. I also thank Stephen, Girija and C Peter. I'm sure you could have given a more precise meaning, if i had given a clearer context.
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settings


Explanation:
A bit of a stab in the dark since you have provided so little context, but...

If you are talking about a logistics software system and you are changing the way your trucks move, say, then this might work.

Languageman
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grid / profile (je nach Kontext)


Explanation:
Hallo!
Es hängt natürlich auch vom Kontext ab. Hier zwei Vorschläge:

Wenn die KRITERIEN geändert werden sollen, vielleicht 'grid'.

Wenn geändert werden, WER oder WAS eingetragen wird, vielleicht 'profile'.

C. Peter
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Raster
Matrix/Layout


Explanation:
Normally in logistics, the distribution is worked out using a matrix. But depending on the context, it could also be layout

Girija Chatrath
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