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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contour line
1, record 1, English, contour%20line
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contour 2, record 1, English, contour
noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line representing the horizontal contour of the earth's surface at a given elevation. 3, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contour line: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour line; contour: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - contour%20line
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courbe de niveau
1, record 1, French, courbe%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ligne de niveau 2, record 1, French, ligne%20de%20niveau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ligne de contour 3, record 1, French, ligne%20de%20contour
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne qui présente le contour horizontal de la surface de la Terre à une élévation donnée. 4, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance entre les courbes de niveau sur la carte démontre l'inclinaison de la pente. 2, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courbe de niveau : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
courbe de niveau; ligne de niveau; ligne de contour : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20niveau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Geografía matemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva de nivel
1, record 1, Spanish, curva%20de%20nivel
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea de nivel 2, record 1, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20nivel
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea en un mapa o carta que conecta puntos de igual elevación. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Las] curvas de nivel son líneas que, en un mapa, unen puntos de la misma altitud, por encima o por debajo de una superficie de referencia, que generalmente coincide con la línea del nivel del mar y tiene el fin de mostrar el relieve de un terreno. 4, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curva de nivel: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20de%20nivel
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 2, English, contour
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contoured to lower hold 747/main deck 737/DG8 freighter. 1, record 2, English, - contour
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épouser la forme 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9pouser%20la%20forme
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épouse la forme de la soute inférieure du B-747/du pont principal de l'avion-cargo 737/du DC8. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9pouser%20la%20forme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 3, English, contour
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of points having the same value of a given attribute and forming a line that may serve as a boundary of an area. 2, record 3, English, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A contour can be displayed as a set of highlighted points. 2, record 3, English, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 3, record 3, English, - contour
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 3, French, contour
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des points dont un attribut déterminé a la même valeur et qui forme une ligne pouvant délimiter une zone. 2, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
En modélisation 2D ou 3D, ensemble d'arêtes (droites ou courbes) délimitant une surface. 3, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contour peut apparaître à l'affichage comme un ensemble de points mis en évidence. 2, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 4, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le contour comporte des informations. 3, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Approcher un contour par un polygone, créer, décrire, définir, évaluer, modéliser, reconnaître, réduire, remplir, tracer, traiter un contour. 3, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Contour accidenté, brisé, convexe, fermé, ouvert, plan, polygonal. 3, record 3, French, - contour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Connaissance d'un contour, connectivité entre les contours, lignes de contour, modélisation, modification, paramétrisation, reconnaissance, remplissage d'un contour, surface d'un contour. 3, record 3, French, - contour
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Various Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 4, English, contour
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The track will be easier to follow if you contour the slope instead of going straight up. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 4, English, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter sports included: skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 2, record 4, English, - contour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - contour
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contourner
1, record 4, French, contourner
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La trace sera plus facile à suivre si vous contournez la pente. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - contourner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : ski, motoneige, raquette. 2, record 4, French, - contourner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contourner : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 4, French, - contourner
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 5, English, contour
correct, noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
set of points having the same value of a given attribute and forming a line that may serve as a boundary of an area 1, record 5, English, - contour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A contour can be displayed as a set of highlighted points. 1, record 5, English, - contour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 5, English, - contour
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 5, French, contour
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble des points dont un attribut déterminé a la même valeur et qui forme une ligne pouvant délimiter une zone 1, record 5, French, - contour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contour peut apparaître à l'affichage comme un ensemble de points mis en évidence. 1, record 5, French, - contour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contour : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 5, French, - contour
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 6, English, contour
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de rayonnement
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20rayonnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- zone de réception 2, record 6, French, zone%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone de rayonnement mondiale du service par satellite de Globalstar peut différer de la zone d'itinérance de Globalstar Canada dans certains pays selon la mise en place des passerelles, l'obtention des licences locales et d'autres facteurs. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20rayonnement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Conservative Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 7, English, contour
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The shape or outline form of an object or surface. 1, record 7, English, - contour
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie conservatrice
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 7, French, contour
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- galbe 1, record 7, French, galbe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite ou forme extérieure d'un objet ou d'une surface. 1, record 7, French, - contour
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-04-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 8, English, contour
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 8, French, contour
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-03-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 9, English, contour
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two dimensional curve that represents the outline or shape of the body or a part. 1, record 9, English, - contour
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- silhouette
1, record 9, French, silhouette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Bedding
- Table Linen
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- contour-style
1, record 10, English, contour%2Dstyle
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- contour-fitted 2, record 10, English, contour%2Dfitted
correct, adjective
- contour-fit 3, record 10, English, contour%2Dfit
correct, adjective
- contour 1, record 10, English, contour
correct, adjective
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contour pad with quilted top and smooth sides. Contour-style mattress pads also in hard-to-find sizes. 1, record 10, English, - contour%2Dstyle
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Contour-fitted patio table cover. 2, record 10, English, - contour%2Dstyle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Literie
- Linge de table
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- emboîtant
1, record 10, French, embo%C3%AEtant
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couvre-matelas à plateau matelassé, pourtour uni. Couvre-matelas emboîtant. 1, record 10, French, - embo%C3%AEtant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- contour 1, record 11, English, contour
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- contour 1, record 11, French, contour
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 11, French, - contour
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1978-06-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Arts
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contour
1, record 12, English, contour
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is just the outline, or bounding line, where its shape meets that of another. 1, record 12, English, - contour
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arts plastiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contour
1, record 12, French, contour
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Limite extérieure d'un objet, d'un corps. 1, record 12, French, - contour
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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