cuestión
affair ; consideration ; enquiry [inquiry, -USA] ; issue ; matter ; point ; question ; topic ; business [businesses, -pl.] ; concern ; question.
And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.
This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.
A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.
These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.
AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.
The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.
One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.
A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.
I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.
Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.
The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.
aclarar una cuestión
clarify + matter
clarify + issue
In such cases a preliminary consultation of the printed indexes can often so clarify matters that an on-line search becomes feasible.
Committees have been set up to clarify issues of cataloguing in Danish libraries and the National Bibliography.
adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión
take + position on + issue
There are many sincere librarians who are alert to the dangers inherent when libraries take positions on issues.
analizar una cuestión
explore + question
explore + issue
Which is a more effective location is a question that can be explored, but we do need to avoid the situation faced by other in situations developed in past ages, like the Church of England, whose physical plant (the church buildings) is over-provided for the denuded rural areas and under-provided for the city.
The objective of the study is to explore the issue of budgeting for public library services.
comentario final que zanja una cuestión
clincher
Then he delivered the clincher, 'Let's be realistic about this; there are those in town who feel there are too many professionals on the staff and consequently the person occupying this position will not be a professional librarian'.
cuestión administrativa
management issue
administrative issue
This article discusses management issues experienced by the information service of Employment Relations, a human resource consulting service, during a period of transition from government funding to private funding.
The author discusses many of the administrative issues resulting from the introduction of CD-ROMs in the library.
cuestión candente
burning issue
burning question
red-hot issue
red-hot topic
Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention.
A panel of experts representing the various sectors of the serials industry - librarians, publishers, and subscription agents - gave participants the chance to answer a number of burning questions.
But if these seven, red-hot issues are any indicator, don't expect things to cool off any time soon.
Government-imposed tightening of mortgage qualifications has clearly been a red-hot topic.
cuestión científica
scientific issue
Some of the scientific issues involved are discussed.
cuestión controvertida
vexed question
vexing question
The author addresses the vexed question of the appropriateness of information technology in developing countries.
The author examines the rapid growth in Internet-based electronic commerce and considers the vexing question of whether or not the Internet should be taxed.
cuestión crítica
critical issue
Personnel management is a critical issue facing library administrators.
cuestión debatible
debatable point
The computer's entrenchment in our lives is a brute fact and not a debatable or negotiable point.
cuestión de importancia
matter of consequence
I am concerned with matters of consequence, I don't amuse myself with balderdash.
cuestión de interés nacional
domestic issue
In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.
cuestión delicada
sensitive issue
The hectic pace of developments in IT applications has raised many sensitive issues for educators.
cuestión de plena actualidad
red-hot issue
red-hot topic
But if these seven, red-hot issues are any indicator, don't expect things to cool off any time soon.
Government-imposed tightening of mortgage qualifications has clearly been a red-hot topic.
cuestión de vida o muerte
life or death issue
Nowadays, however, such occurrences are not common, yet we react to many daily situations as if they were life or death issues.
cuestión difícil
thorny issue
thorny question
poser
prickly issue
prickly question
Thorny issues involve data migration, as well as a guarantee of perpetual access, while ensuring preservation of authorship and ownership.
Indeed, one reason for the reluctance of librarians to donate weeded materials to less-advantaged groups may be that such donations raise the thorny question of intrinsic worth.
The first category of problem, the naming of subject, involves consideration of the following posers.
He has signalled he will take a tough stance on prickly issues such as outsourcing, and limits on exports of sensitive technology.
Who should judge the judges has always been a prickly question.
cuestión doméstica
domestic issue
In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.
cuestión económica
economic issue
financial issue
Economic issues are of paramount importance, with the network's potential for public use and benefit being secondary.
Financial issues are royalties, pricing, publisher priorities, and vendor policies on depth of coverage.
cuestiones
matters
If there must be formal introductions and votes of thanks, at least see that there are no lengthy public speeches that pre-empt the visitor's reason for being there at all, and that matters are kept as unembarrassing as possible.
cuestiones bibliotecarias
library issues
Whilst this issue is devoted to an introduction to the Department, future issues (to be produced on a semester basis) will include articles on library issues.
cuestiones clave
key issues
Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.
cuestiones de intendencia
housekeeping
The establishment of IT in both the housekeeping and information operations makes it necessary to cater for these kinds of facilities at varying levels.
cuestiones de reglamento
policy issue
Some of the cases presented in this book are concerned with broad policy issues, while others are less encompassing and present some of the narrower problems that cross the library manager's desk.
cuestiones diarias
everyday issues
If your friend is important to you, make time for her and keep her in the loop regarding everyday issues.
cuestiones económicas
money matters
Money matters bored her to death.
cuestiones financieras
money matters
Money matters bored her to death.
cuestiones implicadas
issues involved
Although the issues involved are complex and the volume of legal materials is great, a number of helpful tools have been developed to assist the researcher.
cuestiones monetarias
money matters
Money matters bored her to death.
cuestión específica
topical issue
Weekly press briefings on general and topical issues and press conferences are given by visiting members of the European Commission.
cuestiones poco claras
grey area [gray area]
The paper discusses some remaining 'grey areas' in faceted classification and the value for expository purposes of a mildly polemic approach to issues in classification.
cuestiones prácticas [Véanse bajo la entrada "-ics" otras palabras con la misma terminación y usadas en el singular]
mechanics
how-to
However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.
This article details programme how-tos for several types of outreach activities.
cuestiones problemáticas
problem areas
Many problem areas still exist, however, in inadequate book stock, staffing, training and buildings.
cuestiones sociales
social affairs
This class is conservative in politics, aristocratic in social affairs, and characteristically well-bred, well-educated, well-housed, and well-heeled.
cuestiones técnicas
check + under the hood
crawl under + the hood
The article 'Your networked computer: checking under the hood' explains how the TCP/IP Protocol ensures that data from one place gets to its intended destination intact.
The article is entitled 'Crawling under the hood: an update on search engine technology'.
cuestión ética
ethical issue
The author explains the importance of the ethical, legal and societal issues raised by the emerging information society.
cuestión financiera
financial issue
Financial issues are royalties, pricing, publisher priorities, and vendor policies on depth of coverage.
cuestión + girar en torno a
question + revolve around
Industry questions usually revolve around either: what is this industry about; or what is the future of this industry.
cuestión histórica
historical issue
They are not providing books and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues.
cuestión imprescindible [Nombre]
imperative
Future imperatives include further development of premium information services to the science, technology and business communities and renewed efforts to underline the contribution of information to the national economy.
cuestión insignificante
matter of no consequence
Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.
cuestión interna
domestic issue
In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.
cuestión laboral
work-related issue
His task is to assist staff deal with work-related issues and personal issues that may be affecting their work .
cuestión legal
legal issue
The author presents the legal issues involved in electronic document delivery.
cuestión negociable
negotiable point
The computer's entrenchment in our lives is a brute fact and not a debatable or negotiable point.
cuestión peliaguda
sticky issue
Confidentiality is a sticky issue in the university setting because 'privileged communication,' a formal legal confidentiality applying to priests, lawyers, and physicians, does not extend to teachers and coaches.
cuestión personal
life issue
personal issue
Most library use is for leisure reading or for helping solving immediate personal or life issues (e.g., travel guides, using a personal computer, writing a CV, self-help manuals).
Most library use is for leisure reading or for helping solving immediate personal or life issues (e.g., travel guides, using a personal computer, writing a CV, self-help manuals).
cuestión polémica
vexed question
vexing question
The author addresses the vexed question of the appropriateness of information technology in developing countries.
The author examines the rapid growth in Internet-based electronic commerce and considers the vexing question of whether or not the Internet should be taxed.
cuestión política
political issue
In this highly politicized environment the problem appears to be primarily a legal and political issue.
cuestión práctica
practicality
However, most contributors to the debate about the future of SLIS have eschewed practicalities in favour of sweeping and dramatic generalizations.
cuestión problemática
issue of concern
sticky issue
Other issues of concern include the various complexities of titles proper of serials and areas of description where the code lacks explicitness.
Confidentiality is a sticky issue in the university setting because 'privileged communication,' a formal legal confidentiality applying to priests, lawyers, and physicians, does not extend to teachers and coaches.
cuestión relacionada con el trabajo
work-related issue
His task is to assist staff deal with work-related issues and personal issues that may be affecting their work .
cuestión sin importancia
matter of no consequence
Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.
cuestión sin trascendencia
matter of no consequence
Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.
cuestión social
social issue
societal issue
There are obviously important social issues to be considered here.
The author explains the importance of the ethical, legal and societal issues raised by the emerging information society.
cuestión + surgir
issue + surface
She examines the issues which surfaced during the development and implementation of the Web site.
cuestión técnica
technical issue
The author presents the major technical issues related with setting up an electronic library.
cuestión tecnológica
technological issue
The strategy aims to help cope with the often complex technological issues involved.
debatir una cuestión
discuss + idea
discuss + issue
The research described in this chapter tends to show that many of the ideas regarding semantic and syntactic relationships discussed in this text are open to question.
I think it would be useful to take just a few minutes to talk about how our institutions come into being, because I think it will help us to better understand the issues I want to discuss.
dejar la cuestión abierta
leave + the question open
He was even prepared, in 1945, to leave the question open for future discussion as to 'whether a phonographic record is a book'.
desviarse del tema en cuestión
go off on + another track
It is important to ensure that one is pursuing the patron's question and has not gone off on another track = Es importante asegurarse de que estamos intentando responder a la pregunta del usuario y no nos estamos desviando del tema en cuestión.
discutir una cuestión
air + issue
The mere indication of support through the wearing of a button or the posting of a slogan may deter persons with questions unrelated to the issue being aired.
el quid de la cuestión [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo]
the crux of the problem
the crux of the matter
The establishment of uniformity is the crux of the whole problem.
And this, really, is the crux of the matter.
eludir una cuestión
dodge + issue
I agree with you on your general point: I don't want to dodge the issue but I think we should listen to the papers on AACR first.
en cuestión
at hand
concerned
in hand
in question
individual
at issue
of concern
involved
First, it guarantees that the form already in the catalog and the one to be added for the document at hand are identical, thus ensuring a consistent catalog.
Mainframe computers are rarely dedicated to the library's own sole application, unless the library concerned happens to be a national library, offering online access to its data bases to a wide audience.
A collection is two or more independent works or parts of works by one or more than one author published together and not written for the same occasion or for the publication in hand = Una colección son dos o más obras o partes de obras independientes de uno o más autores publicadas juntas y que no ha sido escritas para la misma ocasión o para la publicación en cuestión.
The user may page through the record in question, either forward or backward, by entering the appropriate codes.
The series area includes the series title, an indication of the responsibility for the series (often series editors), and the number of the individual work within the series, if the work is one of a numbered series.
A series of round table discussions over 2 days served to clarify the main points at issue.
This problem is accentuated when the library user group of concern constitutes a small percentage of the total user population of its jurisdiction = Este problema se acentúa cuando el grupo de usuarios en cuestión constituye un pequeño porcentaje del total de usuarios del sistema.
The problems and assignments presented are real problems and assignments, and the people involved are real people, all suitably disguised to protect their identity.
en cuestión de
in a matter of
in the span of
in the space of
A serious omission or duplication in a page of prose, for instance, might necessitate the rejustification of dozens of lines, whereas if the mistake had been spotted in the stick it could have been set right in a matter of moments.
In the span of one paragraph, he made me break out in goosebumps then made me laugh and cry at the same time.
Between April and June 1994, an estimated 800,000 Rwandans were killed in the space of 100 days.
en cuestión de días
in a matter of days
In a matter of days, we are going to call them to a meeting.
en cuestión de meses
over the course of a few months
Over the course of a few months, her life became a shambles.
en cuestión de minutos
within minutes
in a matter of minutes
Typical examples of enquiries of this kind that could be satisfied within minutes in any decently stocked library are 'Have you got anything on organising weddings?' 'Can you find me something on the history of paddle-steamers?'.
In a matter of minutes, eight cameras coupled with computer software can generate three-dimensional images of the human body, both clothed and unclothed.
en cuestión de segundos
within seconds
in a matter of seconds
An online catalog is certainly more complete in its accesses and more up to date than is possible with a card catalog since the entries are available within seconds after completion of cataloging.
In a matter of seconds, some 50 people were killed, 250 injured.
en cuestión de + Tiempo
within a matter of + Tiempo
A new study finds genetic manipulation can turn the homosexual behavior of fruit flies on and off within a matter of hours.
en cuestión de una hora
in the span of one hour
In the span of one hour, a new mother can experience more emotions than she did in the previous two months: joy, rage, ambivalence, ecstasy, despair, aggravation, bewilderment, bliss - and everything in between.
en cuestión de unos cuantos meses
over the course of a few months
Over the course of a few months, her life became a shambles.
en cuestiones de
in matters of
Even when Community-wide regulations do apply, for example in matters of safety at work, the stringency of laws may vary from country to country.
enfrentarse a una cuestión
run up against + issue
The introduction of virtual technologies in museums runs up against the issue of the situated character of information use.
en las cuestiones relacionadas con
in the areas of
Electronic mail services have become especially useful to libraries and information centres in the areas of interlibrary loans.
esa es la cuestión
herein lies the rub
there's the rub
But despite the many catalog worlds, and herein lies the rub - or at least a rough spot - we have been proceeding on the assumption that the catalog exists in the form of the data distributed by the Library of Congress.
And there's the rub, as far as California is concerned we don't stand a very good chance in this competition.
esquivar la cuestión
sidestep + the issue
Her article warns that this pressure may encourage librarians to sidestep the issue entirely, not purchasing materials relating to abortion, contraception and sexuality.
esquivar una cuestión
dodge + issue
I agree with you on your general point: I don't want to dodge the issue but I think we should listen to the papers on AACR first.
estado de la cuestión
state of the art
Recent attempts to arrive at understandings of current states of the art in SLIS have done little more than expose the shortcomings of the method.
estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión [Análisis crítico de los últimos avances sobre un tema]
review
A review, as opposed to a survey, should be a critical, liberally, documented assessment of work in a particular field, and is usually supported by an extensive bibliography.
estudio del estado de la cuestión
survey
Indicative abstracts abound in phrases such as 'is discussed' or 'has been surveyed', but do not record the outcome of the discussion or survey.
evitar discutir una cuestión
circumvent + issue
Old Langeford - God bless him! - didn't feel this was necessary and always found ways of circumventing the issue = El viejo Langeford, ¡Dios lo bendiga!, no pensaba que esto fuese necesario y siempre encontraba el modo de evitar discutir la cuestión.
evitar una cuestión
skirt + issue
tiptoe around + issue
The author claims that by skirting the issue in the past with their video collections librarians have left themselves ill equipped to handle these new challenge.
It's about time that people stopped tiptoeing around issues regarding people's identity and called a spade a spade.
exponer una cuestión
raise + a point
I agree generally with the points raised by Professor Lubetzky.
informe del estado de la cuestión [Informe sobre varios estudios realizados sobre una materia determinada durante un período específico y que normalmente incluye una bibliografía]
state of the art report
state of the art review
An state of the art report is a report of the various studies issued on a given subject during a specified period usually including a bibliography.
This is the welcome address by the President of the Indian Library Association presenting a state of the art review of the current library situation.
ir al fondo de la cuestión
get down to + brass tacks
get down to + bedrock
get down to + the nitty-gritty
get down to + the basics (of things)
When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long.
But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants.
They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty .
I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere.
ir al meollo de la cuestión
get down to + brass tacks
get down to + bedrock
get down to + the nitty-gritty
get down to + the basics (of things)
When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long.
But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants.
They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty .
I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere.
ir al quid de la cuestión
get down to + brass tacks
get down to + bedrock
get down to + the nitty-gritty
get down to + the basics (of things)
When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long.
But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants.
They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty .
I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere.
la cuestión es que [A veces se omite el artículo the]
the thing is
The thing is, a new code allows us a fresh start.
la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu
you are as old as you feel
They say you are as old as you feel but most often than not you are as old as you look.
llegar al fondo de la cuestión
see to the + bottom of things
The dream of inquiry is to pierce the veil, to see to the bottom of things, to achieve an understanding that is if not quite absolute then at least adequate.
llegar al meollo de la cuestión
arrive at + the heart of the matter
There is little doubt in such cases that the enquirer has generalised his more specific need and a tactful librarian can soon arrive at the heart of the matter.
llegar al quid de la cuestión
arrive at + the heart of the matter
There is little doubt in such cases that the enquirer has generalised his more specific need and a tactful librarian can soon arrive at the heart of the matter.
llevar a hablar de una cuestión
bring up + an issue
This brings up the issue of training and motivation.
mencionar una cuestión
bring up + matter
bring up + a point
'Well, that brings up another matter we had discussed among ourselves,' DeSmedt said.
Members of the group that carried out the project answered several points brought up in an earlier review.
meollo de la cuestión, el [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo] [Expresión generalmente usada con el artículo]
heart of the matter, the
heart of the question, the
At the heart of the matter is the individual/organisation relationship, what an employee does, and what is asked of the employee.
This is the heart of the question and the answer holds no surprises.
no ser cuestión de
there + be + no question of
There is no question of stringing together simple concepts in a preferred citation order to produce a single index description of the summarized subject content of a document.
partes en cuestión, las
parties concerned, the
These records reveal facts about individuals and business entities that the parties concerned might prefer undisclosed.
plantearle a Alguien una cuestión
put before + Nombre + an issue
In the same context, let me put before you an issue which I think you will be hearing a good deal about in the near future.
plantear una cuestión
bring forth + issue
issue + arise
pose + question
raise + argument
raise + issue
raise + a point
open up + issue
I believe that the issues brought forth and debated in the following papers and discussions are as timely today as they were when the institutes were first held.
These three areas for decisions lead, in the specific instance of periodical articles, to a number of issues that commonly arise and must be settled in the interests of consistency in citation practices.
The commentary poses questions to help a library think through a project.
These examples do raise a major argument: by identifying these areas for action are we not promoting certain ideas and views?.
This chapter attempts to raise some of the issues that are common to any citation standard.
I agree generally with the points raised by Professor Lubetzky.
This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.
poner en cuestión
call into + question
render + questionable
Some of the work discussed in chapter 28 may seem to call into question the value of this research.
Luhmann's attempt to assign to language a merely marginal role renders questionable the conclusiveness of his theory.
poner en cuestión la validez de
bring into + question the validity of
question + the validity of
Moreover, the findings bring into question the validity of any locally developed system.
This article questions the validity of information management and classification.
proyección de cuestiones de interés [En una organización, estudio del desarrollo presente y futuro de temas de interés tecnológicos, sociales u otros que puedan afectarle negativa o positivamente en un futuro]
issues management
In essence, an issues management group, within a corporation or other organization, attempts to identify technological or social issues likely to have positive or negative impact on the institution at some future date.
quid de la cuestión, el [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo] [Expresión generalmente usada con el artículo]
heart of the matter, the
heart of the question, the
At the heart of the matter is the individual/organisation relationship, what an employee does, and what is asked of the employee.
This is the heart of the question and the answer holds no surprises.
relacionado con cuestiones raciales
race-related
Few American colleges are immune to racial tensions, and race-related incidents tend to flare up at this or that campus.
resolver las cuestiones menores
work out + the details
Once approved, numerous working groups and committees, also with representatives from member states, work out the details of implementation.
resolver una cuestión
resolve + a point
resolve + a question
issue + settle
So it seems to me you should try to resolve this point of approach, whether you're going to approach it from the standpoint of the user or from the standpoint of the group being listed.
The current environment in higher education is providing an opportunity for librarians to define a future that will ensure their central role in the educational process and thus resolve these remaining age-old questions.
These three areas for decisions lead, in the specific instance of periodical articles, to a number of issues that commonly arise and must be settled in the interests of consistency in citation practices.
responder la cuestión
get behind + the question
But such a response is deficient, not only because it is abrupt, but also because it makes no attempt to get behind the question.
sacar a colación una cuestión
bring up + matter
bring up + an issue
bring up + a point
'Well, that brings up another matter we had discussed among ourselves,' DeSmedt said.
This brings up the issue of training and motivation.
Members of the group that carried out the project answered several points brought up in an earlier review.
ser cuestión de
come down to
The French are as determined as anyone can be when it comes down to protecting national interests.
ser la cuestión
be the point
Whether he goes or stays is not the point here, right now.
ser una cuestión de
be a matter for/of
It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.
ser una cuestión debatible
be an open question
Whether such a solution would be agreed by users, and in particular the users of the Library of Congress itself, is still an open question.
ser una cuestión de principios
be a matter of principle
A similar explanation must be given in those cases where the librarian believes as a matter of principle that enquirers should be shown how to find the answers to their own questions.
ser una cuestión de tiempo
be a matter of time
It is only a matter of time before a Muslim student is physically assaulted.
ser una cuestión de vida o muerte
be a matter of life and death
Find out why you need a second opinion, when to get a second opinion, and why it may be a matter of life and death.
ser una cuestión problemática
be at issue
What constitutes 'fair use' is at issue as well, and libraries, on the advice of lawyers, have to be extremely careful about what they reproduce digitally.
sortear la cuestión
dodge + issue
I agree with you on your general point: I don't want to dodge the issue but I think we should listen to the papers on AACR first.
surgir una cuestión
issue + arise
arise + question
These three areas for decisions lead, in the specific instance of periodical articles, to a number of issues that commonly arise and must be settled in the interests of consistency in citation practices.
Since the question of arrangement no longer arose, there was no need to use the role operators retroactively, and they were reorganized to give the normal sequence.
suscitar una cuestión
evoke + issue
open up + issue
This project evoked several issues, including preservation, software, bibliographic records, staffing, and patron access.
This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.
tocar una cuestión
touch on/upon + issue
This article touches upon issues concerning falsification and copyright, legal requirements regarding work with VDUs and controls placed upon the length of time working at VDUs and as ergonomic issues.
tratar la cuestión de
get to + the issue of
A broader funding base appears to be a fundamental ingredient for effective and efficient public library service even before we get to the issue of international cooperation.
tratar una cuestión
address + constraint
address + issue
address + question
consider + issue
tackle + an issue
address + concern
deal with + issue
broach + issue
broach + question
grapple with + issue
From partially-automated directory assistance to talking Yellow Pages and interactive services, telephone directory applications have addressed the constraints of non-visual menus, limited input capability, and natural versus synthetic output.
We need, I believe, to dedicate ourselves, schools and professional institutions alike, to become more concerned with a research ethic that will permit us to address the critical issues of our profession.
We cannot address these questions in this discussion, as they would lead us far from our topic.
Some of the more recurrent issues to be considered include the following...
A number of key issues can only really be tackled by effective strategic planning at the national and local levels.
A recarpeting project in the State University Library, Illinois, provided an opportunity to address several longstanding concerns: better handicapped access, improved lighting, and a more efficient utilisation of limited physical space.
Libraries want to deal with issues on their own terms and not on the terms of their clients.
The author broaches some of the issues facing the recordkeeping profession in connection with the information management revolution.
This question has alrady been broached.
West Africa at the present time has to grapple with the issues of development, and with the attendant problems which are many and varied.
tratar una cuestión ligeramente
touch on/upon + issue
This article touches upon issues concerning falsification and copyright, legal requirements regarding work with VDUs and controls placed upon the length of time working at VDUs and as ergonomic issues.
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clinch + the affair
clinch + the argument
'The library needs furniture....' 'Okay,' he said, as if clinching the affair.
Paradoxically enough, it might be the coming of computerised reference work that will finally clinch the argument that the reference process is far more than mechanistic question-answering.
