TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

VDP [8 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Respiratory System
CONT

Initially used as a lifesaving procedure, mechanical ventilation has evolved into either a life-support or augmenting procedure for patients unable to be "weaned," or taken off the ventilator; hence the term ventilator-dependent patient (VDP).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil respiratoire

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Computer Display Technology
DEF

... a device that provides video playback for prerecorded videodiscs.

CONT

videodisc computer system : The simplest system consists of a television receiver, a videodisc player, and a remote-control key pad with which to operate the player. ... When the cassette is placed in the player, the machine removes the disc and then reinserts it into the cassette when playback is finished.

CONT

Interactive applications require the addition of a micro-computer to control the videodisc player.

Key term(s)
  • disk videoplayer
  • videodisc playback device

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
CONT

Contrairement au magnétoscope, le lecteur de vidéodisque lit mais n'enregistre pas.

CONT

Le lecteur de vidéodisque, le magnétoscope, le lecteur de cassettes audio connectés à un micro-ordinateur offrent une large gamme de moyens de développer la compréhension orale en langue étrangère.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 2014-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
DEF

Tirage dans lequel l'information varie d'un document à l'autre.

Spanish

Save record 3

Record 4 2012-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision [sic] straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the minimum descent altitude (MDA) to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the approach threshold of that runway, or approach lights, or other markings identifiable with the approach end of that runway are clearly visible to the pilot.

OBS

It is the point at which an approximate 3° slope from the touchdown point intercepts the MDA. The VDP [visual descent point] is normally identified on LOC [localizer] or VOR [VHF (very high frequency) omnidirectional range] procedures by a DME [distance measuring equipment] indication, or on NDB [non-directional beacon] procedures by a 75 MHz [megahertz] marker.

OBS

visual descent point; VDP: term. abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Point défini de la trajectoire d'approche finale d'une procédure d'approche directe de non-précision d'où une descente normale peut être commencée à partir de l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) jusqu'au point de poser de la piste, à condition que le pilote ait bien en vue soit le seuil d'approche de la piste, soit les feux d'approche ou toute autre marque associée à l'extrémité d'approche de la piste.

OBS

point de descente à vue; VDP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés.

Spanish

Save record 4

Record 5 2002-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Working Practices and Conditions
  • Employment Benefits
OBS

Workforce adjustment terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Régimes et conditions de travail
  • Avantages sociaux
OBS

Terminologie relative au réaménagement des effectifs.

Spanish

Save record 5

Record 6 1998-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

A video display device capable of performing various operations on data.

CONT

Video display processor handles multiple tasks, users.

CONT

Video image processor works in real time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
OBS

processeur : Partie de l'ordinateur où s'exécutent les traitements, et qui contient des organes de commande et des organes de calcul arithmétique et logique.

Spanish

Save record 6

Record 7 1994-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Applications of Automation
  • Telecommunications Facilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Installations de télécommunications
OBS

Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale.

Spanish

Save record 7

Record 8 1990-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
DEF

Ensemble des conventions définissants les règles à respecter pour échanger des informations avec des appareils gérés selon un protocole logique et normalisé.

Spanish

Save record 8

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: