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fixed block [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fixed block
1, record 1, English, fixed%20block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FB 2, record 1, English, FB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fixed-length block 3, record 1, English, fixed%2Dlength%20block
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of characters in the block determined by the logic of the computer. 2, record 1, English, - fixed%20block
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixed-length word: a machine word or operand always having the same number of bits, bytes or characters. 4, record 1, English, - fixed%20block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bloc de longueur fixe
1, record 1, French, bloc%20de%20longueur%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bloc fixe 2, record 1, French, bloc%20fixe
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bloc est le niveau d'échange des informations entre la mémoire centrale et les mémoires à disques. Deux options peuvent être envisagées pour la dimension des blocs : blocs de longueur fixe : tous les blocs d'une mémoire à disques (ou à tambours) ont une dimension commune qui est définie par construction (par exemple 1 000 caractères par bloc); blocs de longueur variable [...] 1, record 1, French, - bloc%20de%20longueur%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloque fijo
1, record 1, Spanish, bloque%20fijo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número fijo de caracteres o palabras consideradas como una unidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - bloque%20fijo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pulleys and Belts
- Hoisting and Lifting
- Materials Handling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hoist block
1, record 2, English, hoist%20block
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hoisting block 2, record 2, English, hoisting%20block
correct
- standing block 3, record 2, English, standing%20block
correct
- fixed block 4, record 2, English, fixed%20block
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In a] block and tackle, the fixed block is called the "hoist block" and the one which moves with the load the "snatch block". 1, record 2, English, - hoist%20block
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
block: a pulley or system of pulleys in a frame, with a hook, loop, etc. for attachment. 5, record 2, English, - hoist%20block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poulies et courroies
- Levage
- Manutention
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moufle fixe
1, record 2, French, moufle%20fixe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poulie fixe 2, record 2, French, poulie%20fixe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le palan ordinaire est composé de deux moufles ayant même nombre de poulies, l'une fixe, l'autre mobile. 1, record 2, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une poulie contenue dans une chape et munie d'un organe permettant de la fixer soit au fardeau, soit à un point de suspension, devient une «moufle». Cette moufle peut comporter plusieurs poulies [...] 3, record 2, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moufle fixe 1, record 2, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poulie fixe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 2, French, - moufle%20fixe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fixed block 1, record 3, English, fixed%20block
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "continuous block" (CENT, p. 5, par. 3.1.1.) 1, record 3, English, - fixed%20block
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canton fixe
1, record 3, French, canton%20fixe
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 3, French, - canton%20fixe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ENSI-IV p. 271. 1, record 3, French, - canton%20fixe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fixed block 1, record 4, English, fixed%20block
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barrage fixe 1, record 4, French, barrage%20fixe
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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