Eichdirektion

English translation: Office of Legal Metrology

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German term or phrase:Eichdirektion
English translation:Office of Legal Metrology
Entered by: Incy (X)

19:27 May 28, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metrology
German term or phrase: Eichdirektion
Dies ist die Dienststelle in Deutschland, wie heißt das international?
Incy (X)
Local time: 15:12
Office of Legal Metrology
Explanation:
Siehe Link.
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Erika Berrai-Flynn
United States
Local time: 15:12
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Ich denke, ich wähle diese Antwort aus, obwohl sich die deutschen Behörden wohl auch nicht ganz sicher sind, ob sie "authority" oder "office" sind. Aber jetzt habe ich die Hessen zur Rückendeckung!
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Summary of answers provided
4Weights and Measurements Authorities
Jeanne Wirkner
4Office of Legal Metrology
Erika Berrai-Flynn


  

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Weights and Measurements Authorities


Explanation:
I've done quite a few translations dealing with metrology. What I'm not sure about, is whether there really is just one standard international term.

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Note added at 11 mins (2009-05-28 19:38:14 GMT)
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Check the Google link provided, and you can see whether it fits your context.


    Reference: http://www.google.de/search?hl=de&q=weights+and+measurements...
Jeanne Wirkner
Local time: 15:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Office of Legal Metrology


Explanation:
Siehe Link.


    Reference: http://www.schenckprocess.com/pdf/zertifikate/eichdirektion_...
Erika Berrai-Flynn
United States
Local time: 15:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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Ich denke, ich wähle diese Antwort aus, obwohl sich die deutschen Behörden wohl auch nicht ganz sicher sind, ob sie "authority" oder "office" sind. Aber jetzt habe ich die Hessen zur Rückendeckung!
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