Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

replacement by a permanent repair

English answer:

replacement of the temporary fix by a permanent repair

Added to glossary by Charles Davis
Mar 30, 2012 08:50
12 yrs ago
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English term

replacement by a permanent repair

English Tech/Engineering Food & Drink Food Packaging
Temporary fixes shall not compromise the food safety of the food packaging. A request for replacement by a permanent repair shall be included in the maintenance schedule.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/65108926/PAS-223

The meaning of this part of the text escapes my understanding.
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Apr 1, 2012 10:26: Charles Davis Created KOG entry

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replacement of the temporary fix by a permanent repair

Having read the context, this is the only way I can make sense of "replacement". What is confusing, of course, is that if a broken or damaged part is repaired, it is not replaced; either the same element is repaired, or it is removed and a new one put in its place. So I think "replacement" must refer to replacing a temporary repair by a permanent one. Assuming this is what is meant, it is not very clearly expressed.

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Note added at 41 mins (2012-03-30 09:31:08 GMT)
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It is just possible, I suppose, that "replacement" means that a damaged element is replaced, and the effect of this is a permanent repair of the whole machine. This could be what they mean by "replacement".
Peer comment(s):

agree Yvonne Gallagher : yes, a full permanent repair/replacement done rather than just temporary "band aid" approach/yeah, Hello again, was away in Vienna/Budapest a week and then very busy so have to find bit of time for this! Also new Lab pup!)
26 mins
Thanks, gallagy! Long time no see :) // Enjoy! Beautiful dogs. My granny had a succession of them.
agree Stanislaw Czech, MCIL CL
1 hr
Thanks, Stanislaw!
agree Tina Vonhof (X)
5 hrs
Thanks, Tina!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks a lot, all said makes a lot of sense. 'Band aid approach' is also a fine expression. Thank you all"
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