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ORIENTATION [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crystal orientation
1, record 1, English, crystal%20orientation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crystallographic orientation 2, record 1, English, crystallographic%20orientation
correct
- orientation 3, record 1, English, orientation
correct
- crystalline orientation 4, record 1, English, crystalline%20orientation
- lattice orientation 5, record 1, English, lattice%20orientation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In describing crystal form and symmetry, the placing of the crystal so that its crystallographic axes are in the conventional position. 2, record 1, English, - crystal%20orientation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orientation cristallographique
1, record 1, French, orientation%20cristallographique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- orientation des cristaux 2, record 1, French, orientation%20des%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
- orientation cristalline 3, record 1, French, orientation%20cristalline
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces schistes sont caractérisés par un débit plus ou moins facile en feuillets, dû soit à une fracturation, soit à une orientation des cristaux de la roche parallèlement à ses plans de clivage. 4, record 1, French, - orientation%20cristallographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2009-08-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 2, English, orientation
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
machine-readable medium alignment with respect to the reader expressed in three-dimensional angular terms, with range of variation expressed in terms of skew, pitch and roll (tilt) 1, record 2, English, - orientation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orientation: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-2:2008]. 2, record 2, English, - orientation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 3, English, orientation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common orientation of glaciers is to the southeast ... 2, record 3, English, - orientation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Referring to the accumulation and ablation areas of glaciers. 3, record 3, English, - orientation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 3, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Glacier du Grand Sablat : dénivelée 1 900 mètres, orientation Sud-Est [...] 1, record 3, French, - orientation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 4, English, orientation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of positioning a deflection tool such that it faces in the direction necessary to achieve the desired direction and drift angle of a directional hole. 2, record 4, English, - orientation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- orientation au fond
1, record 4, French, orientation%20au%20fond
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 5, English, orientation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- aspect 2, record 5, English, aspect
correct, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Positioning of a building with respect to compass directions and the major source of daylight. 3, record 5, English, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The position or "aspect" of a building in relation to the points of the compass; .... 2, record 5, English, - orientation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 5, French, orientation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- exposition 2, record 5, French, exposition
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation. Exposition d'un lieu, d'une construction, d'un plan, par rapport aux points cardinaux. 3, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Orientation. Disposition de l'axe principal d'un édifice par rapport aux points cardinaux. 4, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Exposition. Situation d'un terrain, d'un édifice, par rapport à une direction donnée et de laquelle dépend l'action des agents atmosphériques. 3, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux problèmes se posent [...] au constructeur : celui de l'orientation et celui des ouvertures vers la lumière et le soleil. L'orientation nord, qui offre de bonnes conditions de lumière naturelle, mais de très mauvaises conditions d'ensoleillement, est à repousser. 5, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 DEF
Exposition. La situation d'un immeuble, d'une plantation, etc., par rapport aux points cardinaux. 6, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Orientation (ou exposition) d'un bâtiment. Direction à laquelle font face les ouvertures. [...] Longtemps, l'orientation d'un bâtiment n'était pas considérée comme importante et le tissu urbain des villes antérieures au début du XXième siècle privilégie rarement une direction par rapport aux autres. [...] Le mouvement fonctionnaliste [...] a mis en avant la recherche de l'ensoleillement maximal (Le Corbusier) et conduit à des formes privilégiant l'exposition au sud (dans l'hémisphère nord) des pièces principales ou une double exposition est-ouest. 7, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre l'orientation et l'exposition : à l'exposition au sud d'une façade principale correspond une orientation est-ouest du bâtiment. 4, record 5, French, - orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les notions d'orientation et d'exposition se mêlent et s'entremêlent au fil des ouvrages consultés; certains les définissent dans les mêmes termes alors que d'autres établissent des nuances. Après examen de la question, le terminologue en vient à la conclusion que le terme «orientation» s'utilise surtout, mais non exclusivement, relativement à la «disposition de l'axe principal d'un édifice» en rapport avec les points cardinaux et que le terme «exposition» s'utilise surtout, mais non exclusivement, en rapport avec le degré d'exposition d'une façade principale à la lumière du jour, au soleil et aux agents climatiques. Dans la pratique quotidienne cependant il est permis de croire que les deux termes peuvent s'utiliser l'un pour l'autre. 8, record 5, French, - orientation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura de viviendas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación
1, record 5, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dirección a la que un edificio da la cara principal. 2, record 5, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-01-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 6, English, orientation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the manufacture of plastic films and sheets, the stretching by cold drawing or other means so that the molecules are rearranged into an orderly structure, thus substantially increasing the strength of the material in the direction of the stretch. 1, record 6, English, - orientation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Films or sheets may be stretched either laterally or longitudinally, in which case the orientation is described as uniaxial, or in both directions, when it is called biaxial orientation. 1, record 6, English, - orientation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 6, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'orientation] par l'étirage, dans l'état plastoélastique soit à chaud soit à froid [...] améliore la résistance à la rupture, mais diminue la possibilité d'allongement dans le sens de l'étirage. 1, record 6, French, - orientation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telegraphy
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Telegraph Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- orientation 1, record 7, English, orientation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in synchronous systems. 2, record 7, English, - orientation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télégraphie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Appareils de télégraphie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 7, French, orientation
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans les systèmes synchrones. 2, record 7, French, - orientation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-06-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 8, English, orientation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A program or class introducing one to a new environment. 2, record 8, English, - orientation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- initiation
1, record 8, French, initiation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiation d'un nouvel employé. 2, record 8, French, - initiation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Remote Sensing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 9, English, orientation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The position in space of the GPS vector as described by its DX, DY, and DZ components. 1, record 9, English, - orientation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition provided by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. 1, record 9, English, - orientation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Télédétection
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 9, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position dans l'espace du vecteur GPS tel que défini par ses composantes DX, DY et DZ. 1, record 9, French, - orientation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-04-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Management Operations (General)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 10, English, orientation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The planned introduction of new employees to their jobs and the organization. 2, record 10, English, - orientation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective is to help new employees learn about their work environment and adjust to their new jobs. The orientation should also encourage favorable attitudes toward organizational goals and policies. 2, record 10, English, - orientation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 10, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble des activités visant à adapter un nouvel employé à son travail et à son milieu professionnel. 1, record 10, French, - orientation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- orientation 1, record 11, English, orientation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- attitude
1, record 11, French, attitude
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position d'un engin sous-marin qui tient compte de la gîte et de l'assiette. 1, record 11, French, - attitude
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación
1, record 11, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-02-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- yaw
1, record 12, English, yaw
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- orientation 2, record 12, English, orientation
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotation of a horizontal axis machine in response to change in wind direction along the vertical axis. 3, record 12, English, - yaw
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 12, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dispositifs d'orientation utilisés sont très divers. Les plus courants sont constitués par des roues auxiliaires placées latéralement à l'amont du support et les servomoteurs électriques ou hydrauliques commandés par des girouettes pilotes mais on utilise aussi l'auto-orientation. 1, record 12, French, - orientation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-02-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- orientation 1, record 13, English, orientation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 13, French, orientation
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des trois scalaires permettant de définir la rotation d'un corps par rapport à un repère fixe ou mobile. 1, record 13, French, - orientation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-03-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Installations and Equipment (Museums and Heritage)
- Museums
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- orientation 1, record 14, English, orientation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement et équipements (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Muséologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- accueil général
1, record 14, French, accueil%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- aire d'orientation 1, record 14, French, aire%20d%27orientation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'accueil à l'entrée d'un musée où l'on oriente les visiteurs. 2, record 14, French, - accueil%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Accueil général : Terme employée dans l'aire d'entrée au Centre Pompidou à Paris. 1, record 14, French, - accueil%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-11-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- orientation
1, record 15, English, orientation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In lineal polymeric structures, the degree of parallelism of the chain molecules. 1, record 15, English, - orientation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oriented structures are those in which orientation has been induced by manipulation (or in natural fibres by patterns of growth). 2, record 15, English, - orientation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- orientation
1, record 15, French, orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étirage. La fabrication des textiles synthétiques comprend également une opération d'étirage qui se pratique sur des fils continus et qui a pour objet de provoquer l'orientation des chaînes moléculaires. 1, record 15, French, - orientation
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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