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METRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metre
1, record 1, English, metre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- m 2, record 1, English, m
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- meter 3, record 1, English, meter
correct, United States
- m 4, record 1, English, m
correct
- m 4, record 1, English, m
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fundamental unit of length of the metric system, now (as an SI unit) defined as equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 second, and approximately equal to 39.37 inches. 5, record 1, English, - metre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
metre; m: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - metre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mètre
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- m 1, record 1, French, m
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité SI de longueur (symbole m) égale à la longueur du trajet parcouru dans le vide par la lumière pendant une durée de 1/299792458 de seconde. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mètre; m : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metro
1, record 1, Spanish, metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- m 1, record 1, Spanish, m
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de longitud del Sistema Internacional, que [...] se define como la longitud del trayecto recorrido en el vacío por la luz durante un tiempo de 1/299 792 458 de segundo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - metro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un símbolo […] es una representación gráfica generalmente del ámbito científico con validez internacional: unidades básicas y derivadas del sistema internacional (kg, m, s), elementos químicos (S, de azufre; K, de potasio, o N, de nitrógeno), operaciones matemáticas (+, %), unidades monetarias ($, €), etcétera. Como se ve, a diferencia de las abreviaturas, que son siempre acortamientos gráficos de la palabra que desarrollan (tel., de teléfono), los símbolos son invariables en plural y no llevan punto abreviativo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - metro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Musicology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- meter
1, record 2, English, meter
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The arrangement of beats (units used to measure musical time) into measures, groups of equal size (time values) ... with regularly recurring accents. 1, record 2, English, - meter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- metre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Musicologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mètre
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains mètres étaient souvent liés à des genres poétiques, voire à des thèmes et à des styles musicaux. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Government Contracts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- survey statement 1, record 3, English, survey%20statement
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Marchés publics
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métré
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relevé détaillé et quantitatif des travaux exécutés. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tr%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tape measure
1, record 4, English, tape%20measure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tape measure is essential for taking body measurements. Best tape choice is flexible synthetic or fiberglass, which will not tear or stretch; 60 [inch] length with measurements on both sides; made with metal-tipped (nonfraying) ends. 1, record 4, English, - tape%20measure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ruban-mesure
1, record 4, French, ruban%2Dmesure
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mètre 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, France
- ruban métrique 3, record 4, French, ruban%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, regional
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ruban-mesure sert à prendre des mesures circulaires. Il est indispensable. Choisissez un ruban en tissu synthétique flexible et non extensible ou en fibre de verre : il ne se déchirera pas. Longueur : 60 [pouces]; chiffres sur les deux faces. Les pièces de métal des bouts protègent le ruban contre l'effilochage. 1, record 4, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mètre de couturière : est un mètre souple qui mesure environ 1 m 40. Il comporte toutes les sous-unités du mètre et sert à prendre des mesures. 4, record 4, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme ruban métrique est utilisé en Belgique. 4, record 4, French, - ruban%2Dmesure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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