About "half" indications for string sections

[CPacaud]

I'm trying to find examples and "best practices" to indicate that only half the string section should be playing a specific part. I've seen it indicated as "1/2" then "tutti" to revert to the full section. I've also seen it indicated as "half" and the equivalent in other languages. What's the general feeling about this around here?

[MichelRE]

I use "la meta", then "tutti". which from my reading is pretty standard and well-understood by string players.
you could also specify which players at each desk you want, like "inside desk" or "outside desk".

[NeeraWM]

If you use the Italian marking, make sure you include the grave accent on the last a: metà.

[CPacaud]

I ended up using metà/tutti! I might add a note about it in the front matters page just in case.