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Record 1 2006-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
DEF

A file that is used as an authority in a given job and that is relatively permanent, even though its contents may change.

OBS

master file; main file: terms standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • masterfile

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
OBS

fichier maître : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
DEF

Archivo (fichero) que contiene datos relativamente permanentes, que se usan como referencia, y que, generalmente, es periódicamente actualizado.

OBS

Es opuesto a archivo (fichero) de transacciones.

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Record 2 1991-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
OBS

L'expression "fichier principal" est plus usitée à Statistique Canada.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Business and Administrative Documents
DEF

The official file created for a specific subject as opposed to a "Temporary Docket" or sub-file.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
DEF

Dossier officiel se rapportant à un sujet précis et contenant des documents originaux.

OBS

Terme provenant du Glossaire des Pêches et des Océans, 1991.

Spanish

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