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WEAR TEAR [4 records]

Record 1 2004-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Incendio, accidentes y riesgos varios (Seguros)
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Record 2 2004-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
DEF

Physical deterioration of a fixed asset through use or exposure to the elements.

OBS

Compare with "obsolescence".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
DEF

Détérioration matérielle d'un bien provenant d'une cause naturelle ou de l'usage que l'on en fait.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contabilidad
DEF

Parte de depreciación atribuible al uso ordinario, falta de uso, transcurso del tiempo y acción de los elementos.

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Record 3 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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Record 4 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
OBS

cheap tapes will not stand up to the wear and tear of constant use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
OBS

(...) des transmissions assez complexes par tringlerie, galets, poulies et courroies, autant de mécanismes qui demandent à être suivis de très près lors d'un usage intensif

Spanish

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