B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM002

Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].

EN · EnglishBefore we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].
DE · GermanBevor wir [X] lösen, müssen wir festlegen, was als [Y] gilt.
EN · English

Before  we solve the reporting  problem,  we  need  to decide  what counts as a useful alert.

DE · German

Bevor  wir das  Reporting-Problem lösen,  müssen  wir  festlegen,  was als nützliche Warnung  gilt.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. EN · English

    Before  we optimise the  process,  we  need  to decide  what counts as acceptable response time.

    DE · German

    Bevor  wir den  Prozess optimieren,  müssen  wir  festlegen,  was als akzeptable Reaktionszeit  gilt.

  2. EN · English

    Before  we redesign the  page,  we  need  to decide  what counts as successful discovery.

    DE · German

    Bevor  wir die  Seite neu gestalten,  müssen  wir  festlegen,  was als erfolgreiche Auffindbarkeit  gilt.

Reasoning move · Frame

Frame

What it does

Make the success criterion explicit before comparing solutions.

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  1. A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set