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capturing

English translation: yes

02:28 Apr 10, 2012
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Science (general)
English term or phrase: capturing
Hello everyone

In short, KM is about capturing, creating, storing, sharing and using the required knowledge at required time by a right person. KM attributes (data, information, knowledge). Data-information-knowledge-wisdom continuum. Data, Information, and Knowledge inter-relationships as the core of information system

Does capturing means acquiring?

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Mikhail Korolev
Local time: 12:31
Selected answer:yes
Explanation:
In this context, I would agree that it means acquiring. "capture" implies a certain use of force or effort, so it could imply actively seeking out and taking hold of the knowledge referred to.

Other terms: getting, gathering.
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Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 06:31
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Many thanks to everyone.
Thank you, Martin.
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
yes


Explanation:
In this context, I would agree that it means acquiring. "capture" implies a certain use of force or effort, so it could imply actively seeking out and taking hold of the knowledge referred to.

Other terms: getting, gathering.


    Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/capture
Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 06:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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Many thanks to everyone.
Thank you, Martin.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  B D Finch: Agree with your observation about "effort".
7 hrs
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agree  Phong Le
3 days 1 min
  -> Thanks, Phong Le!
agree  teresa neri
3 days 5 hrs
  -> Obrigado, Teresa!
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
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Explanation:
searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/captureCapture is the process or means of obtaining and storing external data, particularly images or sounds, for use at a later time.

David Hollywood
Local time: 06:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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