modular construction

English translation: modular construction

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English term or phrase:modular construction
Selected answer:modular construction
Entered by: Stephanie Ezrol

18:14 Mar 9, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Advertising / Public Relations
English term or phrase: modular construction
Hi all, I'm trying to simplify this text to make it more reader-friendly. It's to advertise a laboratory device. How can I simplify 'modular construction' without using any other jargon??

Context:
"Perform moisture and multicomponent analysis in a fraction of a second. The ***modular construction*** and rugged design enable integration into almost every existing and future process. Increase your quality and process reliability with 100% real time monitoring, optimization of specifications and comprehensive documentation."

Thanks in advance.
MedTrans&More
United Kingdom
modular construction
Explanation:
Modular construction is a great term. I think most American English speaking readers will have no problem understanding it. I can't speak for the UK.

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Note added at 44 mins (2011-03-09 18:58:51 GMT)
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Most people wish we had modular construction which includes the idea of parts that can easily be replaced.
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Stephanie Ezrol
United States
Local time: 12:28
Grading comment
Thanks a lot
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modular construction


Explanation:
Modular construction is a great term. I think most American English speaking readers will have no problem understanding it. I can't speak for the UK.

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Note added at 44 mins (2011-03-09 18:58:51 GMT)
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Most people wish we had modular construction which includes the idea of parts that can easily be replaced.

Stephanie Ezrol
United States
Local time: 12:28
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks a lot
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Stephanie!!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Susana Magnani: i agree. it is very widely used and very compact, for what it means...
9 mins
  -> Thanks Susana.

agree  jccantrell: I'm with Stephanie, too. Of course, I am a 'Merrican, so it is the perfect term.
32 mins
  -> Thanks !

agree  Jack Doughty: I think I can speak for the UK and say it is well understood here too.
35 mins
  -> It's always good when both sides of the Atlantic speak the same language.

agree  Sheila Wilson: I wouldn't class it as jargon or unfriendly, personally. BTW, I'm British.
37 mins
  -> Thanks Sheila !

agree  Jon Brase: I agree. Modular construction is exactly the phrase you're looking for.
1 hr
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pre-fabricated


Explanation:
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