Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Orientiert sich an höchsten Maßstäben.
English translation:
Holds himself to the highest standards.
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mezacc
Feb 23, 2004 04:06
20 yrs ago
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German term
Orientiert sich an höchsten Maßstäben.
German to English
Bus/Financial
Marketing
Can't really make head or tails of this one - the context it is used in is job descriptions for employees of an advertising/marketing agency and it refers to the senior designer.
- Thanks for your help!
Mike
- Thanks for your help!
Mike
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Proposed translations
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German term (edited):
Orientiert sich an h�chsten Ma�st�ben.
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holds himself to the highest standards
Frequently used in US English - a few examples below. I'd say it would fit quite well in your context, too.
Wellesley community. Students' nomination letters described an outstanding teacher who holds himself to the highest standards.
www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Commencement/ 2002/pinanski2002.html
... He is a firm believer of the concept of Team Coast Guard, and holds himself to the highest standards when it comes to serving with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. ...
teamcoastguard.org/A020802/RDittman.htm -
Moreover, he is technically superb and holds himself to the highest standards. His colleagues often describe ...
www.wylelabs.com/ts9e.html
Chuck holds himself to the highest standards during every operation, always striving for perfection.
tlc.discovery.com/fansites/residentlife/ bio/season1/bio_05.html
“A true professional and a joy to work with over and over again.” “Anthony is smart, talented, and holds himself to the highest standards. ...
www.4vconstruction.com/testimonials.html
Wellesley community. Students' nomination letters described an outstanding teacher who holds himself to the highest standards.
www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Commencement/ 2002/pinanski2002.html
... He is a firm believer of the concept of Team Coast Guard, and holds himself to the highest standards when it comes to serving with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. ...
teamcoastguard.org/A020802/RDittman.htm -
Moreover, he is technically superb and holds himself to the highest standards. His colleagues often describe ...
www.wylelabs.com/ts9e.html
Chuck holds himself to the highest standards during every operation, always striving for perfection.
tlc.discovery.com/fansites/residentlife/ bio/season1/bio_05.html
“A true professional and a joy to work with over and over again.” “Anthony is smart, talented, and holds himself to the highest standards. ...
www.4vconstruction.com/testimonials.html
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measured/gauged against highest standards
I suppose it relates to performance measurement or performance criterea in which case it would be according to highest standards.
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Gisela Greenlee
Native in German
Accurate medical terminology
Native in: German
Works in: German to English, English to German
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Adheres to the highest standards
They are looking for an employee who will adhere to the highest standards, My take on it.
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Stefanie Sendelbach
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Specializes in field
Germany
IT and marketing translations
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German, Portuguese to German
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German term (edited):
Orientiert sich an h�chsten Ma�st�ben.
Suggestion
This sentence just expresses that the person is very quality-conscious.
You might want to use "aims for highest standards" or something alike in your English version.
Good luck!
You might want to use "aims for highest standards" or something alike in your English version.
Good luck!
17 mins
German term (edited):
Orientiert sich an h�chsten Ma�st�ben.
to adapt oneself to the highest standards
maybe the senior designers are capable of adapting themselves to high standards......
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