Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
De inspectie is een tijdsopname
English translation:
The inspection is on an "as is" basis
Added to glossary by
Andre de Vries
Mar 22, 2007 11:02
17 yrs ago
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Dutch term
United Kingdom
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Native in: English
Works in: Dutch to English, Flemish to English, French to English
De inspectie is een tijdsopname
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
De inspectie is een tijdsopname en heeft een geldigheidsduur van 6 maanden.
what do they mean by "tijdsopname" - inspection carried out over a period of time ? The inspection concerns mainly corrosion and damage to a 12- year old structure
what do they mean by "tijdsopname" - inspection carried out over a period of time ? The inspection concerns mainly corrosion and damage to a 12- year old structure
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | The inspection is a snapshot |
Marijke Singer
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| 4 | time-related inspection |
Jack den Haan
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Proposed translations
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Marijke Singer
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Works in field
Spain
Technical translator with Math degree
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: Dutch to English, Spanish to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
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105
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The inspection is a snapshot
Snapshot is being used more and more outside of photography.
See:
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/multiversum/backgr...
"This snapshot investigation allowed pupils to act as detectives investigating Mary's involvement in the events of 1567. "
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Note added at 9 mins (2007-03-22 11:12:23 GMT)
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Sorry Andre, did not see your comment.
See:
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/multiversum/backgr...
"This snapshot investigation allowed pupils to act as detectives investigating Mary's involvement in the events of 1567. "
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Note added at 9 mins (2007-03-22 11:12:23 GMT)
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Sorry Andre, did not see your comment.
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Comment: "An architect friend suggested "on an as is basis" - even better"
3 hrs
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
time-related inspection
'time-related inspection' might do the trick here. Agree with Harry that 'momentopname' is what is probably meant.
Example sentence: The inspection is time-related and valid for / has a validity of six months.
Example sentence: The inspection is time-related and valid for / has a validity of six months.
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