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Record 1 2013-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

Any well-written authoritative work by a native speaker on a given subject, such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, textbook or professional journal, used to attest to the acceptability of a term within a language.

OBS

reliable source: term approved by the Terminology Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Document rédigé en langue originale et faisant autorité (par exemple, encyclopédie, dictionnaire, monographie, revue professionnelle), sur lequel on s'appuie pour établir la fiabilité d'un terme dans une langue donnée.

OBS

source digne de foi; source fiable; source sûre : termes utilisés à la Direction de la terminologie et de la normalisation, Travaux publics et services gouvernementaux Canada

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