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polivalenza

English translation: multitasking

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Italian term or phrase:polivalenza
English translation:multitasking
Entered by: Marian Greenfield

10:52 Nov 21, 2005
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Human Resources / Appraisal form
Italian term or phrase: polivalenza
competenze e conoscenze richieste per l’esercizio professionale della funzione
polivalenza

I interpret polivalenza as "multi-skilling" or "muulti-tasking", do you think I am on the right track?

TIA
Debora Villa
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:33
multitasking
Explanation:
yes, I think you're on the right track

the concurrent execution of several jobs. Top of Page
nces.ed.gov/pubs98/tech/glossary.asp
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Marian Greenfield
Local time: 11:33
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3multitasking
Marian Greenfield
5multi-task job
EirTranslations
3versatility
hirselina


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
multi-task job


Explanation:
yes it refers to the job itself, it will be a multi-function job, a job requiring many skills or the undertaking of many tasks

EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 16:33
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
versatility


Explanation:
Per me, si riferisce alla persona

hirselina
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in DutchDutch
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
multitasking


Explanation:
yes, I think you're on the right track

the concurrent execution of several jobs. Top of Page
nces.ed.gov/pubs98/tech/glossary.asp

Marian Greenfield
Local time: 11:33
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

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agree  snatalieg
9 hrs
agree  Peter Cox
19 hrs
agree  Romanian Translator (X)
2 days 11 hrs
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