Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
Referentieel
English translation:
frame of reference, reference documentation
Added to glossary by
Kate Hudson (X)
Jul 1, 2009 09:27
15 yrs ago
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Dutch term
Referentieel
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
De basis voor het certificatiesysteem is een officiële technische documentatie, verder REFERENTIEEL genaamd, die alle relevante basisgegevens en criteria bevat, voor gebouwen en organisaties.
I have translated this as 'frame of reference' but would like confirmation or suggestions for other translations.
The text is actually from Belgium.
I have translated this as 'frame of reference' but would like confirmation or suggestions for other translations.
The text is actually from Belgium.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | frame of reference, reference |
Jack den Haan
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| 4 | technical reference document(s) |
Oliver Pekelharing
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Change log
Jul 2, 2009 21:53: Kate Hudson (X) Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
31 mins
Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
&
English
Works in field
Netherlands
Qualified engineer, translator & teacher
Native in: Dutch 
, English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Dutch to English, English to Dutch
Related KudoZ points
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261
Selected
frame of reference, reference
According to Van Dale GWNT14, 'referentieel' is an adjective (see below). Strange that it is being used as a substantive in this context. I think your solution is fine. Perhaps just 'REFERENCE' -- which of course in English is not only an adjective but also a substantive -- would be fine too, especially since the capitalisation of the term seems to suggest it is being used as a label.
re·fe·ren·ti·eel
/r«f«rEn(t)Sel/, /ref«rEn(t)sjel/
bijv. naamw.
1· verwijzend naar iets dat in de werkelijkheid bestaat
1· referentiële teksten
teksten waarbij de nadruk ligt op de verwijzing naar de werkelijkheid
1· referentiële pronomina
re·fe·ren·ti·eel
/r«f«rEn(t)Sel/, /ref«rEn(t)sjel/
bijv. naamw.
1· verwijzend naar iets dat in de werkelijkheid bestaat
1· referentiële teksten
teksten waarbij de nadruk ligt op de verwijzing naar de werkelijkheid
1· referentiële pronomina
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I went for frame of reference in the end as it referred to documentation that was the basis for the certification"
18 mins
Oliver Pekelharing
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in English
Specializes in field
Netherlands
Related KudoZ points
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46
technical reference document(s)
Might suit your purpose...
Peer comment(s):
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Jack den Haan
: Could indeed be an option, but would be very close to saying the same thing twice.
13 mins
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Technical Reference Documents are often, as far as I know, 'officiële technische documentatie', which is why the term could be suitable here.
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Discussion
I've found frame of reference used quite frequently in English for what seems to be the same concept but would appreciate imput on this matter - the use is particularly Flemish.