Oct 9, 2009 22:41
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Dutch term

oproep/omroep

Dutch to English Tech/Engineering Transport / Transportation / Shipping telephone systems
What is the difference between oproep and omroep? Both are used to describe the features of a communications system.

"Gespreksgroepen (voor groepsoproep en groepsomroep)"
Proposed translations (English)
3 summons/broadcasting

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summons/broadcasting

'Oproep' is a call for action i.e. call a group together, ask someone to to do something (summons, notice). 'Omroep' is more an announcement or broadcasting.

Technically, i.e. in the telephone system, both will require the same action, I guess. You call something over the intercom.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Harry Borsje : In a comm system groepsoproep = group call, or more precise group ring; (group) broadcast is OK
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