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DEFINITION [7 records]

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Record 1 2019-10-15

English

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

A dictionary-style statement that describes the concept designated by a term.

OBS

On a terminology record, [the definition] is a type of textual support that helps establish the textual match between languages by stating the delimiting characteristics of a concept.

OBS

definition; defn: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Formule lexicographique qui énonce les traits sémantiques distinctifs d'un concept.

OBS

Sur la fiche terminologique, [la définition est une] justification textuelle permettant d'établir le crochet terminologique.

OBS

définition; défn : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
DEF

Fórmula lexicográfica que explica el concepto designado por un término. En una ficha terminológica, tipo de prueba textual que permite establecer la equivalencia textual entre varias lenguas al enunciar los rasgos semánticos distintivos de un concepto.

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Record 2 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Scientific Research Equipment
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Supply (Military)
DEF

In the acquisition process, the refining and documenting of the equipment or system capabilities as developed in the concept process.

OBS

definition: term and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Approvisionnement (Militaire)
DEF

Dans le processus d’acquisition, action visant à parfaire et à documenter les capacités de l'équipement ou du système mises au point au cours de la formulation du concept.

OBS

définition : terme et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense.

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Graphics
  • Photography
DEF

The clarity of detail in an image effected by a combination of resolution and contrast.

OBS

Not to be confused with the term "resolution," which refers to the number of dots or pixels per unit of length of an image (e.g.: 300 dots per inch).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Infographie
  • Photographie
DEF

Degré de clarté et de précision d'une reproduction.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le terme «résolution» qui fait référence au nombre de points ou pixels par unité de longueur d'une image (e.g. : 300 points par pouce).

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
CONT

Temperate combat boot - Status - In definition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
CONT

Bottes pour climat tempéré - Situation - Phase de définition.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Evidence
OBS

of an issue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

d'une question à trancher.

Spanish

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Record 7 1981-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
CONT

... flat frequency response, according to the manufacturer's specification, is useful but academic so far as music is concerned for, in the final analysis, it is the most inconsistent factor and the easiest one to change. The solution, therefore, is to select a loudspeaker which gives the best performance in terms of clarity and definition and ... have the complete system equalized if necessary for a flat response at the listening position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Se dit d'une enceinte acoustique pour traduire sa fidélité à reproduire avec précision et au même instant une multitude de sons différents.

Spanish

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