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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Instruments
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dumpy level
1, record 1, English, dumpy%20level
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- builder's level 2, record 1, English, builder%27s%20level
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surveyor's level with a short telescope rigidly fixed and rotating only in a horizontal plane. 3, record 1, English, - dumpy%20level
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Like automatic levels, dumpy levels require support from a tripod that is raised to eye level. Dumpy levels feature high optical power that allows for accurate, reliable long-range readings. 4, record 1, English, - dumpy%20level
Record 1, Key term(s)
- builders level
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Instruments d'optique
- Instruments scientifiques
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- niveau à lunette fixe
1, record 1, French, niveau%20%C3%A0%20lunette%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- niveau de bâtisseur 2, record 1, French, niveau%20de%20b%C3%A2tisseur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau à lunette fixe est l'outil le plus couramment utilisé pour déterminer la hauteur de chute. La mesure devrait être faite par un opérateur d'expérience pouvant vérifier l'étalonnage du niveau. À l'aide d'un niveau à lunette fixe, l'opérateur, qui ne doit pas avoir la vue obstruée, procède à une visée horizontale d'une mire tenue par un collègue. 3, record 1, French, - niveau%20%C3%A0%20lunette%20fixe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dumpy level
1, record 2, English, dumpy%20level
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dumpy level: an item in the "Surveying and Navigational Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - dumpy%20level
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- niveau à lunette
1, record 2, French, niveau%20%C3%A0%20lunette
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau à lunette : objet de la classe «Équipement de navigation» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - niveau%20%C3%A0%20lunette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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