Protokoll

English translation: minutes

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German term or phrase:	Protokoll
English translation:	minutes
Entered by:	Louise Mawbey

14:52 Aug 6, 2004

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general)

German term or phrase: Protokoll

Klärung
Um eine optimale Abwicklung der Softwareerstellung zu ermöglichen, müssen zu einem frühen Projektstadium Klärungsgespräche stattfinden. Zu diesen Gesprächen werden von uns Protokolle erstellt. Folgende Themen bedürfen einer Absprache mit dem Kunden:

I was wondering if I can use protocol in this context, or do I have to use "minutes" or something else. I would appreciate an explanation on the English usage (i.e. a short justification of your answer, not just giving me a word). Thanks

From the context, I assume that they mean some documents you draw up after the meeting.

Elvira Stoianov KudoZ activity Questions: 1859 (1 open) (13 without valid answers) (49 closed without grading) Answers: 3988 Luxembourg
Local time: 06:44

minutes

Explanation:
I would always use minutes in the context of a meeting. Maybe its a UK English thing but I would never use protocol.

Selected response from:

Louise Mawbey
Germany
Local time: 06:44

Grading comment

I'll choose this, as it is a British client who also wanted to say minutes, but I'm still not sure it's the best choice of words.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +4

minutes

Louise Mawbey

4 +3

Here: record

David Moore (X)

4 +1

protocol

gangels (X)

Webster says or protocol

Jonathan MacKerron

Answers

3 mins confidence:

Webster says or protocol

Explanation:
an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction; specifically : the original record kept by a notary of documents or transactions from which he certifies copies
2 a : a preliminary memorandum (as of discussions and resolutions arrived at in negotiation) often signed by diplomatic negotiators as a basis for a final convention or treaty b : the records or minutes of a diplomatic conference or congress that show officially the agreements arrived at by the negotiators
3 a : an official account of a proceeding; especially : the notes or records relating to a case, an experiment, or an autopsy b : the plan of a scientific or medical experiment or treatment

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sorry, says \"OF\" protocol

Jonathan MacKerron
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12

8 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

minutes

Explanation:
I would always use minutes in the context of a meeting. Maybe its a UK English thing but I would never use protocol.

Louise Mawbey
Germany
Local time: 06:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

I'll choose this, as it is a British client who also wanted to say minutes, but I'm still not sure it's the best choice of words.

16 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

protocol

Explanation:
In a protocol, the technical/scientific aspects of a project are codified, e.g. biotech companies will introduce their protocols (the results of in-house trials/experiments concerning safety, efficacy, et al) on a new drug to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for permission to begin human tests, etc.

'Minutes' are simply the written record of topics discussed during a meeting. E.g., you could theoretically say 'the minutes of the meeting showed a debate on the scientific substance of the submitted protocols'

In your case, they'll compile technical data to convince the client of their software's merit

gangels (X)
Local time: 22:44
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

German
PRO pts in category: 6

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

Here: record

Explanation:
In England, we tend to take minutes of meetings, make records of discussions and "protocol" high-powered (often inter-governmental) meetings. In this context, then, that is my suggestion.

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Point is to me, that the meeting of which minutes are taken is normally one held on a regular basis, such as a board meeting or the like, while this is much more a one-off targeted discussion. It would loosely be called a meeting, maybe, but I do agree with Louise that we would be highly unlikely to use \"protocol\" here in any event.

David Moore (X)
Local time: 06:44
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 11

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