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MOMENTUM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 1, English, momentum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The product of mass and velocity. 2, record 1, English, - momentum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
momentum: The plural forms are "momenta" or "momentums." 3, record 1, English, - momentum
Record 1, Key term(s)
- momenta
- momentums
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quantité de mouvement
1, record 1, French, quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de la masse par la vitesse. 2, record 1, French, - quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La quantité de mouvement est une grandeur physique qui est associée à la masse et à la vitesse d'un objet. On l'utilise pour étudier le comportement des objets qui entrent en collision les uns avec les autres. 3, record 1, French, - quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quantité de mouvement : Ne pas confondre avec «impulsion», qui représente la quantité de mouvement transmise à un objet et qui est déterminée par une équation différente. 4, record 1, French, - quantit%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- impulso
1, record 1, Spanish, impulso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto de la masa por la velocidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - impulso
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 2, English, momentum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started. 2, record 2, English, - momentum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It's been formidable ... and we expect our momentum to carry on in the future. 3, record 2, English, - momentum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- impulsion
1, record 2, French, impulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lancée 2, record 2, French, lanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- élan 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9lan
correct, masculine noun
- momentum 4, record 2, French, momentum
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action propre à accroître le développement, le dynamisme d'une activité, d'une entreprise [...] 5, record 2, French, - impulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
momentum : Étymologiquement, «momentum» est un mot latin qui désigne une force d’impulsion ou un mouvement. Le terme n’existe pas dans la langue française courante (sauf en sciences physiques) alors qu’il est fréquemment employé par les anglo-saxons pour indiquer une sorte d’élan positif, le fait que les choses progressent bien. 4, record 2, French, - impulsion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Transmettre une impulsion à quelque chose. 6, record 2, French, - impulsion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- psychological momentum
1, record 3, English, psychological%20momentum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PM 2, record 3, English, PM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- momentum 1, record 3, English, momentum
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perhaps the most significant advance in understanding psychological momentum came with the multidimensional model of momentum in sports. This model comprises a number of critical elements that determine the development of momentum. These elements form a 'momentum chain,' which has allowed researchers to test the predictions of the model. 3, record 3, English, - psychological%20momentum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The concept of 'momentum' in sport contests is commonly referred to by athletes, coaches, and commentators alike, and as such, has provided an appealing area of study for sport psychologists. 4, record 3, English, - psychological%20momentum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Psychologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force du moment
1, record 3, French, force%20du%20moment
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- momentum psychologique 2, record 3, French, momentum%20psychologique
anglicism, masculine noun
- MP 2, record 3, French, MP
anglicism, masculine noun
- MP 2, record 3, French, MP
- momentum 2, record 3, French, momentum
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pouvoir psychologique ajouté ou gagné qui modifie les perceptions interpersonnelles et influence la performance mentale et physique d'un individu. 2, record 3, French, - force%20du%20moment
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 4, English, momentum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Momentum. On wide balls let your back foot swing through after impact, using it to launch you off towards your next location. 1, record 4, English, - momentum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gathering of momentum. 2, record 4, English, - momentum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitesse
1, record 4, French, vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le monde du tennis, terme polysémique en français ayant plusieurs traductions possibles selon le contexte : pace, speed, momentum. 2, record 4, French, - vitesse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vitesse. Sur les balles de côté, laisser le pied arrière en position après l'impact de manière à pouvoir l'utiliser pour s'élancer vers la prochaine zone. 1, record 4, French, - vitesse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- impulso
1, record 4, Spanish, impulso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ímpetu 1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADmpetu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Impulso. En los golpes abiertos, aproveche el impulso del pie trasero para lanzarse en pos de una posición ofensiva. 1, record 4, Spanish, - impulso
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sienta el ímpetu contenido que se articula progresivamente a partir de sus tobillos como una reacción en cadena que produce al culminar en la raqueta una verdadera explosión «anatómica». 1, record 4, Spanish, - impulso
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 5, English, momentum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technical study that measures the difference between today's closing price and the closing price N days ago. 2, record 5, English, - momentum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In technical analysis, the relative change in price over a specific time interval. Often equated with speed or velocity and considered in terms of relative strength. 3, record 5, English, - momentum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A trader that follows a momentum strategy will purchase stocks that have recently risen in price. 4, record 5, English, - momentum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- momentum
1, record 5, French, momentum
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre le cours du jour et un autre cours à x jours. 2, record 5, French, - momentum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le momentum est sans doute l'un des indicateurs techniques les plus utilisés pour la réalisation de stratégie de gestion de portefeuille [...] Le momentum se base sur la notion de cycle. Une valeur aura davantage tendance à monter si elle a déjà monté. 2, record 5, French, - momentum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le momentum est particulièrement apprécié pour sa capacité à indiquer immédiatement le début d'une tendance; si la pente est très forte, le mouvement sera faible et éphémère, alors qu'une inclinaison modérée et stable laisse présumer une évolution durable. Une valeur extrême du momentum laisse présager un retournement de tendance. 3, record 5, French, - momentum
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 6, English, momentum
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "back-in" or "side-in" are docking manoeuvres.... They are both developed from the forward momentum during the approach; a turn is initiated ... before the momentum has ceased.... 1, record 6, English, - momentum
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- survitesse
1, record 6, French, survitesse
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces positions réduites ou en piqué intégral sont (...) difficiles à conserver. Elles sont utilisées dans des temps d'approche ou de recherche de vitesse qui permettent d'enclencher les premières figures en survitesse. 1, record 6, French, - survitesse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l"expression "évolution sur ressource" semble très voisine comme notion, à preuve cet extrait de texte: "leur principe (il s'agit de figures) consiste à utiliser une période de l'ordre de 4 à 8" au cours de laquelle le freinage sur la masse d'air permet de transformer en un déplacement relativement horizontal la survitesse enregistrée (...) à la verticale. 2, record 6, French, - survitesse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 7, English, momentum
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fundamental of offensive operations which involves retaining the initiative and preventing the enemy from stabilizing the situation. 1, record 7, English, - momentum
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
momentum: term and definition officialized by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board. 2, record 7, English, - momentum
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- élan
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9lan
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre d'opérations offensives, principe fondamental selon lequel les troupes gardent l'initiative et empêchent ainsi l'ennemi de se ressaisir. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9lan
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élan : terme et définition uniformisés par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9lan
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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