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Record 1 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A group of characters: identifying a called program subroutine and containing information concerning parameters to be inserted in the subroutine, information to be used in generating the subroutine, or information related to the operands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
OBS

Séquence de caractères identifiant un programme par ses paramètres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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Record 2 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
DEF

The verbal command given by the skip or the third, to the thrower before the delivery of a rock, or to the sweepers or brushers after the release of the rock.

OBS

They are words such as "YES," "SWEEP," "NO," to distinguish from signs such as placing the broom or brush to signal the target to reach with the rock to be delivered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
DEF

Ordre verbal lancé par le skip ou le troisième, à un équipier avant qu'il ne lance une pierre, ou aux balayeurs ou brosseurs après le lâcher de la pierre.

OBS

Il s'agit de mots comme «OUI», «BALAYEZ», «NON», à distinguer des gestes comme placer le balai ou la brosse pour indiquer la cible à atteindre avec le lancer à effectuer.

Spanish

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