Glossary entry (derived from question below)
May 11, 2011 13:32
13 yrs ago
German term
Passungsspiel
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Weopons
Bei der Herstellung von Waffenbauteilen können Fertigungstoleranzen auftreten, welche bei zusammengesetzten Waffenbauteilen ein Passungsspiel zwischen den Waffenbauteilen verursachen können. Ein solches Passungsspiel kann insbesondere zwischen zwei Gehäusebauteilen, beispielsweise einem Gehäuseoberteil und einem Gehäuseunterteil, auftreten und die Funktionsweise einer Waffe oder daran montierter Zusatzeinrichtungen beeinträchtigen.
"allowance" and "fitting tolerance" have already been submitted. These don't work, as this is referring to the "looseness" of the fit having a negative effect on the performance. Obviously, "looseness" or "wriggle room" are not appropriate in this case.
"allowance" and "fitting tolerance" have already been submitted. These don't work, as this is referring to the "looseness" of the fit having a negative effect on the performance. Obviously, "looseness" or "wriggle room" are not appropriate in this case.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +5 | Play |
Michael Harris
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| 3 | leeway |
Phoebe Indetzki
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| 3 | seating tolerance |
Frosty
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| 3 | fit clearance |
Patrick Johnson
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Proposed translations
+5
1 min
Michael Harris
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Specializes in field
Germany
Technical translator
Native in: English (Variants: British, US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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57
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Play
Could be another suggestion which is commonly used
Note from asker:
| This is my suggestion as well. Was just wondering if I could get a confirmation. Thanks. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Inge Meinzer
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Thanks Inge
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Subbanna
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Thanks Subbanna
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phillee
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Thanks phillee
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Dr Lofthouse
: or 'give' (UK) ; play is more US English
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Thanks Dr. Lofthouse, you are right, but Play is a bit more common
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Gudrun Maydorn (X)
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Thanks Gudrun
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
15 mins
leeway
...just a suggestion
"allow a slight leeway"
"allow a slight leeway"
29 mins
seating tolerance
From rather vague recollections of discussions about weapon systems when I was a serving soldier - it was a long time ago!
Additionally, I have a glossary here which declares; Passung = fit; seat.
Additionally, I have a glossary here which declares; Passung = fit; seat.
Note from asker:
| Thanks. I like this more than "fitting tolerance" but I will have to think about using it. |
57 mins
fit clearance
Another option on the same theme.
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