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PREFACE [1 record]

Record 1 1990-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Business and Administrative Documents
  • Literature
  • Military Training
DEF

Statement always made by the author to introduce a text, a book ...

OBS

According to various sources consulted, "preface" is used as a synonym of introduction even though it often includes acknowledgements.

OBS

introduction: Term used in the context of military training.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
  • Littérature
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
DEF

Texte préliminaire et explicatif placé en tête d'un ouvrage.

OBS

Selon certains ouvrages consultés, le terme "préface" s'emploie parfois comme synonyme.

OBS

introduction : Terme utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Documentos comerciales y administrativos
  • Literatura
  • Instrucción del personal militar
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