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spotting [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 1, English, spotting
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] development of small areas on a painted surface which differ in color or gloss from the major portion of the work. 2, record 1, English, - spotting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spotting: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - spotting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tacheture
1, record 1, French, tacheture
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tachage caractérisé par des plages de petites dimensions. 2, record 1, French, - tacheture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tacheture : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - tacheture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tacheture : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - tacheture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acabado (Construcción)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- moteado
1, record 1, Spanish, moteado
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual spotting
1, record 2, English, visual%20spotting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- spotting 1, record 2, English, spotting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... divers [use] a technique called spotting to assist in spatial orientation and knowing when to come out of the somersaulting dives. Spotting entails visually sighting a particular point on each somersault rotation and on the final rotation; the diver comes out of the dive when he or she sees the spot. 1, record 2, English, - visual%20spotting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spotting
1, record 2, French, spotting
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique avec laquelle le plongeur voit ou vise un point de référence spécial, qui l’aide à s’orienter pendant les rotations. 2, record 2, French, - spotting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spotting. Lorsqu’il s’élance dans le vide, le plongeur doit connaître sa position dans l’espace en repérant continuellement l’eau, le tremplin et tous les autres objets qui l’entourent. 3, record 2, French, - spotting
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ubicación de puntos de referencia visuales
1, record 2, Spanish, ubicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20puntos%20de%20referencia%20visuales
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 3, English, spotting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small amounts of bloody vaginal discharge, usually intermenstrual, and of significance in certain obstetric and gynecologic conditions. 2, record 3, English, - spotting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- saignement vaginal léger
1, record 3, French, saignement%20vaginal%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- saignottement vaginal 1, record 3, French, saignottement%20vaginal
correct, masculine noun
- petite perte sanglante 2, record 3, French, petite%20perte%20sanglante
correct, feminine noun
- microrragie 1, record 3, French, microrragie
feminine noun
- spotting 3, record 3, French, spotting
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dispositifs intra-utérins peuvent provoquer des pertes de sang irrégulières, mais leur existence est facile à mettre en évidence; il n'en est pas de même pour les traitements oestroprogestatifs, où de petites pertes sanglantes au cours du cycle sont fréquentes et ne sont facilement rattachées à leur cause que si ce traitement est connu. 2, record 3, French, - saignement%20vaginal%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petite perte sanglante : Terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 3, French, - saignement%20vaginal%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- moteado
1, record 3, Spanish, moteado
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 4, English, spotting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The art/science of placing the aircraft from which you exit into a position in the sky (the spot) such that once you have landed you can pack and jump again, without having to first hitch a lift back to the DZ [drop zone]. 2, record 4, English, - spotting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spotting teaches you how to maneuver the plane over the desired exit point. 3, record 4, English, - spotting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détermination du point de largage
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9termination%20du%20point%20de%20largage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- détermination du point de lancement 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9termination%20du%20point%20de%20lancement
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un des facteurs de sécurité est la détermination du point de lancement, c'est-à-dire de l'endroit où le parachutiste doit quitter l'avion pour rejoindre son aire d'atterrissage. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20du%20point%20de%20largage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Préparation du saut : Équipement du parachutiste, méthode pratique de détermination du point de lancement, règles de sécurité concernant l'abandon de l'avion (pour différents types d'appareils). 4, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20du%20point%20de%20largage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il serait responsable de la détermination du point de largage et sauterait en premier. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20du%20point%20de%20largage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
- Field Artillery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 5, English, spotting
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of determining by visual or electronic observation, deviations of artillery or naval fire from the target in relation to a spotting line for the purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment or analysis of fire. 1, record 5, English, - spotting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spotting: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - spotting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- observation du tir
1, record 5, French, observation%20du%20tir
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de détermination à vue ou par moyens électroniques des écarts en portée et en direction d'un tir d'artillerie ou d'un tir de pièces de marine par rapport à l'axe (la ligne) d'observation, dans le but de fournir les renseignements nécessaires au réglage ou à l'analyse (dépouillement) du tir. 1, record 5, French, - observation%20du%20tir
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
observation du tir : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - observation%20du%20tir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisiones de campaña (Militar)
- Comunicaciones aéreas (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- observación del tiro
1, record 5, Spanish, observaci%C3%B3n%20del%20tiro
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de determinar por medios visuales o electrónicos las desviaciones del tiro de artillería de tierra o de los cañones navales con respecto al objetivo y a la línea de observación con la finalidad de corregir, ajustar o analizar el fuego. 1, record 5, Spanish, - observaci%C3%B3n%20del%20tiro
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
- Wallpapering and Painting
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spot painting 1, record 6, English, spot%20painting
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- spotting 2, record 6, English, spotting
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Papiers peints et peintures (application)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- repiquage
1, record 6, French, repiquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En décoration, travail terminal qui consiste à poser de-ci de-là des touches claires ou sombres de peu d'étendue, servant à accentuer les lumières ou à renforcer les ombres. 1, record 6, French, - repiquage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repiqué : Marqué d'ombres ou de clairs. 2, record 6, French, - repiquage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 7, English, spotting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique of filling in pinholes on the negative or white spots on the print with an opaque medium. 2, record 7, English, - spotting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- repique
1, record 7, French, repique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- repiquage 2, record 7, French, repiquage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] suppression des points blancs ou noirs présents sur une photo, à l'aide du crayon, du pinceau ou du grattoir. 1, record 7, French, - repique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La repique se distingue de la retouche dont le champ est beaucoup plus étendu. On dit aussi «repiquage». 1, record 7, French, - repique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spotting 1, record 8, English, spotting
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- placement 1, record 8, English, placement
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The placement of rail vehicles where required to be loaded or unloaded. 1, record 8, English, - spotting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mise en place
1, record 8, French, mise%20en%20place
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Placement des véhicules ferroviaires à l'endroit où ils doivent être chargés ou déchargés. 1, record 8, French, - mise%20en%20place
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-03-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 9, English, spotting
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of placing a car on a track. 1, record 9, English, - spotting
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 9, English, - spotting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- placement
1, record 9, French, placement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mise en place 2, record 9, French, mise%20en%20place
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de placer un wagon sur une voie quelconque. 1, record 9, French, - placement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 9, French, - placement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-08-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- provisional hanging
1, record 10, English, provisional%20hanging
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- trial hanging 1, record 10, English, trial%20hanging
correct, United States
- spotting 1, record 10, English, spotting
correct, United States
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
spotting of paintings. 1, record 10, English, - provisional%20hanging
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- accrochage provisoire
1, record 10, French, accrochage%20provisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-03-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
- Oil Drilling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- spotting
1, record 11, English, spotting
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the context of offshore drilling technology, ... the action of placing a small quantity of some material (usually cement or drilling fluid) in the desired position inside a borehole, casing or pipe. 2, record 11, English, - spotting
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The technique of placing a quantity of fluid at some desired position in the hole, for example, to free stuck drill pipe, is called "spotting." 3, record 11, English, - spotting
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- spotting
1, record 11, French, spotting
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technique de placement ou de mise en place d'une certaine quantité d'un fluide en quelque endroit déterminé dans le puits, par exemple pour libérer une tige de forage coincée, est dénommée «spotting». 2, record 11, French, - spotting
Record 11, Key term(s)
- placement
- mise en place
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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