rykkende

English translation: flickering

15:47 Sep 17, 2002
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Computers (general) / Computers
Norwegian term or phrase: rykkende
"datasystemets oppdateringshastighet reduseres med rykkende oppdatering av bildene som følge.
Erling Dugan
United States
Local time: 07:53
English translation:flickering
Explanation:
A low refresh rate might cause "flicker" or "flickering".
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Richard Lawson
Local time: 15:53
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1jerking
Andy Bell
5jerky (refresh rate)
Robert Creutz (X)
5 -1spasmodic
Robert Creutz (X)
4flickering
Richard Lawson


  

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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
jerking


Explanation:
..but I'm not sure how it fits into your context - unless it means that due to the speed of update - the pictures are revealed (jpgs I assume) in a "jerking" manner - as opposed to a smooth one. Not sure if this is what you need?

HTH

Andy


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Andy Bell
Local time: 22:53
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Richard Lawson: Definitely "jerking" or "jerky".
16 hrs
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -1
spasmodic


Explanation:
Spasmodic updating of the graphics. Updating in fits and starts.

Robert Creutz (X)
Local time: 10:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Richard Lawson: I think "oppdatering" here refers to the refresh rate.
12 hrs
  -> I agree. See my second proposal below.
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
flickering


Explanation:
A low refresh rate might cause "flicker" or "flickering".

Richard Lawson
Local time: 15:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
jerky (refresh rate)


Explanation:
Give the points to Lawson,with whom I agree. For the phrase, see: http://www.kellegous.com/k.x.dei/ar/000057.php


    Reference: http://www.kellegous.com/k.x.dei/ar/000057.php
Robert Creutz (X)
Local time: 10:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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