A webpage chooses to present information a bit at a time, rather than all at once, like this: http://mathinbrief.com/algebra/arithmetic-series. So the user is invited to consider an initial chunk of information, then to press a button to see more. After that, the user might press an additional button to add more information to the page.
My question is — is there a natural name for those pieces of information? Ideally, it would convey they idea that they are relatively small chunks.
A couple of sentences:
A page on this site consists of multiple xxxxx, which will be presented to the user one at a time. When writing your own xxxxx, it could be helpful to consider how much information you wish to encourage a reader to absorb before asking for more.
asked Jan 27, 2016 at 8:48
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The initial chunk of information may be referred to as an abstract/synopsis/anecdotes. Later, when the users want more information, they can read the full description of the article.
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abstract (noun)
Make a written summary of (an article or book)
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synopsis
A brief summary or general survey of something
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The particular web page that you have linked presents an abstract/ a synopsis at the top and expands on it as per user’s demand.
I’d use anecdotes rather cautiously in this context as it mainly deals with real life incidents.
answered Jan 27, 2016 at 9:15
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Depending on the nature of the information, point may be appropriate. Among its many meanings is
a single or separate article or item, as in an extended whole; a detail or particular
Source: Dictionary.com
To use it in your case,
A page on this site consists of multiple points, which will be presented to the user one at a time.
When writing your own points, it could be helpful to consider how much information you wish to encourage a reader to absorb before asking for more.
Points has many meanings, so at times it might be less clear or ambiguous but it can be used to address singular concepts being addressed.
answered Jan 27, 2016 at 10:49
You might consider the term «packet». It has a meaning related to electronic data transfer. It might possibly be too technical for your application though.
a short fixed-length section of data that is transmitted as a unit in an electronic communications network
answered Jan 27, 2016 at 13:46
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Slide is commonly used, and borrows from the PowerPoint concept, which itself borrowed from the slide projector.
answered Jan 27, 2016 at 21:01
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As Wiktionary has it «SNIPPET» means a small part of something — song, programme or sample.
*From the snippet I heard of the rehearsal, they sound pretty good.
So we may try SNIPPET in the present context. However, we have another most familiar and commonly used word, CLIPPING. EXCERPT is not bad either.
answered Feb 11, 2016 at 20:08
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Snippet — M-W
noun a small part, piece, or thing; especially a brief quotable passage
«snippets from the author’s newest novel»
«read them a snippet of his latest poem»
answered Jan 27, 2016 at 9:07
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Episode — ODO
noun 2. Each of the separate instalments into which a serialized story or radio or television programme is divided
«the final episode of the series»
answered Jul 4, 2016 at 18:23
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• press for something
1. to push for something, to try to achieve; 2. ( passive) be pressed for (time, money) — not to have enough (time, money)
1. добиваться чего-то; 2. ( passive) не хватать (времени, денег)1. The employees keep pressing for a pay raise and a better benefits package. 2. Let’s talk about it later, I’m pressed for time now. I’m pressed for money.
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press for а) добиваться (чего-л.); стремиться (к чему-л.); We must pressfor a reduction in the number of students in a class. б) быть в затруднении,испытывать затруднения (денежные, со временем и т. п.); The universities arebecoming increasingly pressed for money.
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1. настоятельно требовать
2. настаивать; настоять
Синонимический ряд:
demand noisily (verb) brawl; clamor; complain; demand; demand noisily; importune; protest; remonstrate; struggle
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1) Общая лексика: добиваться , настаивать на, настоятельно требовать, стремиться
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добиваться; стремиться
быть в затруднении, испытывать затруднения
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Англо-русский словарь нефтегазовой промышленности > press for
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добиваться (чего-л.); стремиться (к чему-л.)
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добиваться, стремиться
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1) добиваться (чего-л.); стремиться (к чему-л.)
2) быть в затруднении, испытывать затрудненияНовый англо-русский словарь > press for
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press for an answer
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press for more
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press for payment
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press for more
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press for payment
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press for rent
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press for payment
настоятельно требовать уплаты (внесения квартирной платы)
Англо-русский словарь экономических терминов > press for payment
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press for a debt
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press for a draft resolution
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > press for a draft resolution
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press for — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms press for : present tense I/you/we/they press for he/she/it presses for present participle pressing for past tense pressed for past participle pressed for 1) press someone for something to try in a determined… … English dictionary
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press for — phr verb Press for is used with these nouns as the object: ↑reform, ↑resolution … Collocations dictionary
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Press for Peace (PFP) — is a Kashmir based NGO and think tank, founded by Khawaja Zafar Iqbal, eminent journalist and peace activist, in 1999. PFP strives for the promotion of peace, tolerance, interfaith –harmony and protection of human rights including freedom of… … Wikipedia
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press for something — ˈpress for sth derived to keep asking for sth Syn: ↑demand, Syn: push for • They continued to press for a change in the law. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Press for Change — (PFC) is a political lobbying and educational organisation, which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all trans people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change. The organisation was founded around 1993… … Wikipedia
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Press for Peace — (PFP) is a Kashmir based NGO and think tank, founded by Khawaja Zafar Iqbal in 1999. It consists primarily of Kashmiri journalists working for human rights, environmental protection and freedom of the press.Cite… … Wikipedia
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Press for Time — Infobox Film name = Press for Time image size = caption = director = Robert Asher producer = Robert Hartford Davis Peter Newbrook writer = Eddie Leslie Norman Wisdom Angus McGill (book) narrator = starring = Norman Wisdom music = Michael Vickers… … Wikipedia
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press for — insistently demand; refer to over and over … English contemporary dictionary
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press for — … Useful english dictionary
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9/11: Press for Truth — Infobox Film name = 9/11: Press for Truth image size = caption = director = Ray Nowosielski producer = John Duffy writer = Paul Thompson, Kyle Hence, Ray Nowosielski narrator = Michael Pritchard starring = The Jersey Girls, Paul Thompson music =… … Wikipedia
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9/11: Press for Truth — est un film documentaire sur les attentats du 11 septembre 2001 survenus à New York, Washington et près de Shanksville, dirigé par le cinéaste américain Ray Nowosielski. Sommaire 1 Description 2 Articles connexes 3 Liens externes … Wikipédia en Français
Asking for information can be as simple as asking for the time, or as complicated as asking for details about a complicated process. In both cases, it’s important to use the appropriate form for the situation. For example, when asking for information from a friend, use a more informal or colloquial form. When asking a colleague, use a slightly more formal form, and when asking for information from a stranger, use an appropriately formal construction.
Very Informal Structures
If you are asking a friend or family member for information, use a direct question.
Simple Question Structure: Wh? + Helping Verb + Subject + Verb
How much does it cost?
Where does she live?
More Formal Structures
Use these forms for simple, everyday questions in stores, with colleagues at work, and in other informal situations.
Structure: Pardon me / Excuse me + Can / Could you tell me + Wh? + Subject + verb?
Can you tell me when the train arrives?
Pardon me, could you tell me how much the book costs?
Formal and More Complicated Questions
Use these forms when asking complicated questions that require a lot of information. These should also be used when asking questions of important people such as your boss, on a job interview, etc.
Structure: I wonder if you could + tell me/explain/provide information on…
I wonder if you could explain how health insurance is handled at your company.
I wonder if you could provide information on your pricing structure.
Structure: Would you mind + verb + ing
Would you mind telling me a little bit more about benefits at this company?
Would you mind going over the savings plan again?
Replying to a Request for Information
If you would like to provide information when asked for information, start your reply with one of the following phrases.
Informal
- Sure.
- No problem.
- Let me see.
More Formal
- I’d be happy to answer that.
- I should be able to answer your question.
- It’d be a pleasure to help you.
When providing information people will sometimes also offer to help in other ways. See the example conversations below for an example.
Saying No
If you do not have the answer to a request for information, use one of the phrases below to indicate that you are unable to answer the question. Saying ‘no,’ is never fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. Instead, it’s common to offer a suggestion as to where someone might find the information.
Informal
- Sorry, I can’t help you out.
- Sorry, but I don’t know that.
- That’s beyond me, sorry.
More Formal
- I’m afraid I don’t have the answer to that question.
- I’d like to help you. Unfortunately, I don’t have that information / don’t know.
Role Play Exercises
Simple Situation
Brother: When does the movie start?
Sister: I think it’s at 8.
Brother: Check, will you?
Sister: You’re so lazy. Just a second.
Brother: Thanks, sis.
Sister: Yes, it starts at 8. Get off the couch sometimes!
Customer: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find menswear?
Shop Assistant: Sure. Menswear is on the second floor.
Customer: Oh, also, could you tell me where sheets are.
Shop Assistant: No problem, sheets are on the third floor at the back.
Customer: Thanks for your help.
Shop Assistant: My pleasure.
More Complex or Formal Situation
Man: Excuse me, would you mind answering some questions?
Business Colleague: I’d be happy to help.
Man: I wonder if you could tell me when the project is going to begin.
Business Colleague: I believe we’re beginning the project next month.
Man: and who will be responsible for the project.
Business Colleague: I think Bob Smith is in charge of the project.
Man: OK, finally, would you mind telling me how much the estimated cost will be?
Business Colleague: I’m afraid I can’t answer that. Perhaps you should speak to my director.
Man: Thank you. I thought you might say that. I’ll speak to Mr. Anders.
Business Colleague: Yes, that would be best for that type of information. Man: Thank you for helping out.
Business Colleague: My pleasure.
Словосочетания
press for — настоятельно требовать
press for rent — настоятельно требовать внесения квартирной платы
press for a debt — настоятельно требовать уплаты долга
press for payment — настоятельно требовать уплаты
to press for rent — требовать немедленного внесения квартирной платы
press for a reply — требовать ответа настоятельно
press for a reform — настаивать на реформе
press for an answer — настаивать на ответе
warm press for bolts — горячевысадочный пресс для изготовления болтов; горячевысадочный пресс
hot press for plywood — горячий пресс для склеивания фанеры
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Автоматический перевод
добиваться, стремиться
Перевод по словам
press — пресс, пресса, печать, жим, надавливание, нажимать, давить, настаивать, жать
Примеры
See press for details.
Подробности читайте в прессе.
He got reamed in the press for his comments.
Он получил выволочку в прессе за свои комментарии.
We must continue to press for full equality.
Мы должны продолжать настаивать на условиях полного равенства.
He was vilified in the press for his comments.
Он была раскритикована прессой за его комментарии.
The book was sent to the press for review in September.
В сентябре книга была отправлена прессе на рецензию.
Johnson was vilified in the press for refusing to resign.
Джонсон была раскритикована в прессе за отказ уйти в отставку.
We must press for a reduction in the number of students in a class.
Мы должны добиваться того, чтобы число студентов в группе было уменьшено.
The education secretary was pilloried by the press for his latest proposals.
Министр образования был высмеян прессой за свои недавние предложения.
The Prime Minister was savaged by the press for failing to take action quickly enough.
Пресса буквально растерзала премьер-министра за то, что он недостаточно быстро начал действовать.
A microwave oven can be a real lifesaver when you’re pressed for time.
Если у вас мало времени, микроволновая печь может очень здорово выручить.
If you had pressed him for a reply, you would have put his back up. *
Если бы ты настаивал на ответе, то он мог бы возникнуть.
Примеры, отмеченные *, могут содержать сленг и разговорные фразы.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать разговорную лексику.
Предложения
Contact us for information or a distributor in your area.
Позвоните нам для получения информации или контактных данных нашего подрядчика или дистрибьютора в вашем регионе.
Come to our factory for information.
Appendices contain material included for information or general guidance.
Справочные приложения содержат материал, включенный для информации или общей справки.
For any questions about payment, please contact us for information.
За какие-то вопросы по поводу оплаты, пожалуйста, contact us для информации.
Additional informal documents may be issued for information.
Могут быть распространены дополнительные неофициальные документы, предназначенные для информации.
This document is for information and noting.
Настоящий документ предназначен для информации и принятия к сведению.
This applies especially for information and promotional material about our products.
Это правило, в частности, действует для информации и рекламных материалов о наших продуктах.
Respect for safeguards and limitations and strict confidentiality rules for information exchanged.
Уважение гарантий и ограничений, а также строгих правил конфиденциальности для информации, которая подлежит обмену.
Temporary storage for information, including applications and documents.
Временное хранение для информации, в том числе заявлений и документов.
Clearly this has implications for information given to patients and screening programmes.
Очевидно, что это имеет значение для информации, предоставляемой пациентам, и программ скрининга.
Similarly, you can advise people looking to you for information.
Точно так же Вы можете советовать людям, которые обращаются к Вам для информации.
You should contact your Embassy for information and advice on passport and visa requirements.
Вам стоит обратиться в Ваше посольство для получения информации и консультаций, касающихся требований к паспорту и визе.
They’re looking to their Internet devices for information or amusement.
Пользователи сети используют свои устройства с доступом в интернет для получения информации или развлечений.
An English summary was made available for information.
Для информации было распространено резюме этого доклада на английском языке.
She also began pressing McGowan for information.
It also means they spend less time looking for information.
Кроме того, они тратили меньше времени на попытки вспомнить нужные сведения.
Remember most visitors are looking for information not entertainment.
Помните, что большинство посетителей ищут информации, а не развлечения.
Longer-term maintenance and support for information systems was made a priority.
В качестве одной из приоритетных задач было определено обеспечение более долгосрочного функционирования и поддержки информационных систем.
When we look for information online, we basically have two strategies.
Когда мы ищем информацию онлайн, у нас, по сути, есть две стратегии.
This ridiculous run around every time we come to you for information.
Эта смешная беготня по кругу, каждый раз, как мы обращаемся к вам за информацией.
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