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REPURPOSING [2 records]

Record 1 2015-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

The process of modifying the content of an existing computer program or video presentation to perform a function different from that for which it was originally intended.

OBS

For instance, using the same electronic material for brochures, slides, computerized desktop presentations and full-blown multimedia show with sound, animation, and video.

Key term(s)
  • re-purposing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Éditique
DEF

Réutilisation des données dans une autre application ou sur un support différent.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
CONT

Terminology management is about . Prescribing using correct terms in all languages and all company materials ... . Repurposing terms in various language-engineering applications such as search engines.

Key term(s)
  • repurpose

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Néologie et emprunts
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie

Spanish

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