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Seat complement

English translation: the compatibility of the seat

08:17 Apr 2, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Furniture / Household Appliances
English term or phrase: Seat complement
WORKING SEAT
POSTURE
FLUIDS HARMONIZATION
INTEGRITY OF THE SPINAL
CURVATURE
STRETCHING

ROLLING
SWIVELLING
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
FOOT REST
SEAT ON GEL SHOCK ABSORBER


WORKING DESK
LAP TOP ERGONOMY
SEAT COMPLEMENT

ALL SETTINGS

whati is the meaning of this sentence?
Cristina Giannetti
Local time: 22:14
Selected answer:the compatibility of the seat
Explanation:
The compatibility of the seat to the desk and to the use expected of it.

Capability of the seat to perform in a harmonious or congenial combination.

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Gary D
Local time: 06:14
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5the compatibility of the seat
Gary D
2 +1accessory to customise a seat
B D Finch
3seat component
Kathryn Litherland


  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
seat complement
accessory to customise a seat


Explanation:
Even though the term is used in step 20 in this dental chair assembly manual, I think it is mis-used there (they probably meant "component")and the manual is translated from Italian.
http://www.d700.com.br/english/downloads/ENG/manual_instalac...

So, I suspect this is an unfortunate coinage by your author.

B D Finch
France
Local time: 22:14
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

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agree  Phong Le
14 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
seat complement
seat component


Explanation:
I think in the last set of points they're talking about three areas or components of the ergonomics of the overall workspace:

the work desk component
the laptop component
the seat component

(note: "ergonomy" is not a proper English word! it should be ergonomics.)

Kathryn Litherland
United States
Local time: 16:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: Your interpretation could well be correct, in which case your formulation is an improvement on the original. You are right about ergonomics.
2 days 5 hrs
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
seat complement
the compatibility of the seat


Explanation:
The compatibility of the seat to the desk and to the use expected of it.

Capability of the seat to perform in a harmonious or congenial combination.

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Note added at 12 days (2009-04-14 20:18:39 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank You

Gary D
Local time: 06:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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