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amplifier [7 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

amplifier: an item in the "Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

amplificateur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement électriques et magnétiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

[There are] bots [that] deliberately seek to increase the number of voices or attention paid to particular voices and messages. We call these bots "amplifiers."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

Les robots amplificateurs peuvent [...] tromper les journalistes, le public et les politiciens qui pourraient penser qu'un message a plus de soutien qu'il [en] a réellement [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Internet y telemática
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Record 3 2009-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Disabled Sports
DEF

A device that can be worn by both the guide and the competitor to improve hearing during radio communication.

CONT

Radio communication between guide and competitor is accepted. The guide can also use an amplifier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Sports adaptés
DEF

Appareil qui peut être porté par le guide et le compétiteur et qui permet une meilleure écoute durant la communication radio.

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

amplificateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amplifiers (Electronics)
OBS

amplifier in; AMP IN: terms linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Amplificateurs (Électronique)
OBS

entrée ampli : terme établi dans le cadre de la conception et de la mise au point de la technique du cinéma grand format.

Spanish

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Record 6 2001-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Telecommunications
  • Amplifiers (Electronics)
  • Radioelectricity
DEF

An electronic device which increases the signal fed into it while minimizing any distortion to the signal.

CONT

It is important ... to adjust the amplifiers to the condition of your room. If the sound is too low, some members of your group will not hear the presentation; if too loud, you will lose precious time adjusting the amplifier while the film goes on.

OBS

Amplifiers are often called by the kind of signals they amplify, such as audio amplifiers, video amplifiers, R.F. (radio frequency) amplifiers. An amplifier may be a separate piece of equipment or built into another piece of equipment.

OBS

The complete term "electronic amplifier" is seldom used, since amplifiers are assumed to be electronic unless specified otherwise.

OBS

The reference designation for amplifiers in schematic diagrams is "AR".

OBS

The recognized abbreviation for "amplifier" is "ampl". However, "amp" is often used in the vernacular, mostly in combinations such as "pre-amp". It should be noted that "amp" is recognized in many dictionaries as the abbreviation for "ampere".

OBS

In electrical engineering, amplifiers may be electronic, magnetic or rotary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Télécommunications
  • Amplificateurs (Électronique)
  • Radioélectricité
DEF

Appareil servant à augmenter l'intensité d'un signal.

CONT

Les amplis et préamplis [...] sont enfichables, permettant de réaliser des versions avec ou sans amplificateurs finaux [...]

OBS

En électrotechnique, les amplificateurs peuvent être électroniques, magnétiques ou rotatifs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
  • Telecomunicaciones
  • Amplificadores (Electrónica)
  • Radioelectricidad
DEF

Dispositivo que puede aceptar una señal de entrada en forma de onda y producir una señal ampliada de la corriente o voltaje aplicado.

OBS

amplificador: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 7 1981-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Education
OBS

Important technical aid in the training of residual hearing; an instrument that amplifies the intensity of sound waves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éducation spéciale
OBS

Aide technique importante pour développer l'audition résiduelle; instrument qui amplifie l'intensité des ondes sonores.

Spanish

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