Aufbau

English translation: configuration

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German term or phrase:Aufbau
English translation:configuration
Entered by: David Williams

14:30 Jul 28, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automation & Robotics /
German term or phrase: Aufbau
Context:

"Diese Innovationen" vereinfachen den Aufbau von "Ihre" Anlagen.
http://tinyurl.com/l2qpbg

I'm really not quite sure what precisely is meant by Aufbau here: assembly/set-up or design/layout, or something else entirely?
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 22:48
configuration
Explanation:
Briefly scanning the article, it seems to me that the system configuration is being simplified by using these drives...

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-28 15:51:39 GMT)
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Yes it is also used for parametrierung when referring to software. In English though, it is also used for other purposes. See the defintion b at http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/configuration.; i.e., configuration of apparatus, say.
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Local time: 16:48
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Aufbau (here)
configuration


Explanation:
Briefly scanning the article, it seems to me that the system configuration is being simplified by using these drives...

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-28 15:51:39 GMT)
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Yes it is also used for parametrierung when referring to software. In English though, it is also used for other purposes. See the defintion b at http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/configuration.; i.e., configuration of apparatus, say.

foehnerk (X)
Local time: 16:48
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Many thanks!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Isn't that the German's much beloved word Parametrierung though?

Asker: Indeed, you're quite right. Thanks!


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