Jan 25, 2002 15:04
22 yrs ago
English term
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Native in: Italian
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limited-space, large-footprint
English
Tech/Engineering
Does this sentence make sense?
Isn't it contradictory to talk about "limted space" and then mention costs as the determining factor for not buying a "large-footprint" device? Am I misinterpreting the sentence?
"The [server product name] is perfect for limited-space applications that need the versatility and control of a [another server product name] but can’t afford a large-footprint device."
Isn't it contradictory to talk about "limted space" and then mention costs as the determining factor for not buying a "large-footprint" device? Am I misinterpreting the sentence?
"The [server product name] is perfect for limited-space applications that need the versatility and control of a [another server product name] but can’t afford a large-footprint device."
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Klaus Herrmann
Germany
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Germany
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No contradiction here.
"afford" does not imply cost.
In this example, the potential user does not have enough space available to install a large-footprint device, so it's space, not cost.
In this example, the potential user does not have enough space available to install a large-footprint device, so it's space, not cost.
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Comment: "I think this interpretation is correct. I was too hung up on the financial meaning of "afford".
Thanks,
Katja"
1 hr
Mostly yes: I'd want to know @[another server product name]: if it only comes in a large size,and
is a market leader, then this is saying that [server product name]can do the same things as the gigantic [another product name] in a smaller package. I.e., your client is making a head to head comparison with another product, not just with a brand or with the market in general.
It's not elegant usage, but it makes sense if this is the case.
It's not elegant usage, but it makes sense if this is the case.
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