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DIVERGE [2 records]

Record 1 2009-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Physical Geography (General)
OBS

To move or extend in different directions from a common point.

OBS

... the internal road layout would splay off to the north and south from the main access road.

OBS

splay off: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
OBS

En parlant de plusieurs éléments qui ont été un moment unis ou rapprochés, s'écarter de plus en plus les uns des autres à mesure qu'ils s'éloignent du point de départ.

OBS

diverger; se diviser : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Traffic Control
OBS

diverge: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

bifurquer : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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