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WINDOW DRESSING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Corporate Economics
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- window dressing
1, record 1, English, window%20dressing
correct, familiar
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Special adjustments in financial position to give the appearance of adequate liquidity, often to comply with reporting requirements. 2, record 1, English, - window%20dressing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It [window dressing] gives the appearance of a healthy balance sheet, whereas actual conditions may state otherwise. 2, record 1, English, - window%20dressing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Économie de l'entreprise
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- habillage
1, record 1, French, habillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maquillage 1, record 1, French, maquillage
correct, masculine noun
- habillage de bilan 2, record 1, French, habillage%20de%20bilan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation abusive de moyens visant à donner dans les états financiers une image plus favorable de l'entité, par exemple en ne comptabilisant pas certaines charges, en enregistrant des ventes par anticipation, en ne présentant pas au bilan certains passifs, en ne faisant pas connaître le résultat des opérations déficitaires, en sous-évaluant l'amortissement, en retardant le moment où certains éléments doivent être passés en charges et en effectuant des opérations pour la forme seulement. 1, record 1, French, - habillage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad general
- Economía empresarial
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maquillaje
1, record 1, Spanish, maquillaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- maquillaje de balance 2, record 1, Spanish, maquillaje%20de%20balance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento o disminución de los datos de un plan de negocio o de los estados financieros para dar una determinada imagen. Aunque pueda tener una justificación legal, el término tiene una connotación peyorativa. También se emplea la expresión «hacer la cocina». 1, record 1, Spanish, - maquillaje
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maquillaje: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, Spanish, - maquillaje
Record 1, Key term(s)
- alteración del balance
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- window dressing
1, record 2, English, window%20dressing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Misrepresentation of facts so as to give a more favorable impression. 2, record 2, English, - window%20dressing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- façade
1, record 2, French, fa%C3%A7ade
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poudre aux yeux 2, record 2, French, poudre%20aux%20yeux
feminine noun
- apparat 2, record 2, French, apparat
masculine noun
- mise en scène 2, record 2, French, mise%20en%20sc%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
façade : Ce qui se voit d'abord, apparence (généralement trompeuse). 3, record 2, French, - fa%C3%A7ade
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Vocabulario general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- escaparatismo
1, record 2, Spanish, escaparatismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- maquillaje 2, record 2, Spanish, maquillaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- Advertising Agencies and Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- window dressing
1, record 3, English, window%20dressing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Group of techniques designed to convey a message more clearly and with greater appeal by designing window space. Window dressers must be aware of a product's features and its target public, and able to attract interest, provide information on the product and convince potential buyers to enter the store. 1, record 3, English, - window%20dressing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "window dressing" and its definition were reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, English, - window%20dressing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Agences et services de publicité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- étalage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9talage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques qui permettent d'obtenir un message plus clair et attrayant par l'agencement d'une vitrine. L'étalagiste connaît les caractéristiques de la marchandise et de son public cible; il veut attirer l'attention et susciter l'interêt de celui-ci, le renseigner sur le produit et l'encourager à entrer dans l'établissement. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9talage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalage : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9talage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de publicidad
- Agencias y servicios de publicidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- escaparatismo
1, record 3, Spanish, escaparatismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de técnicas para lograr un mensaje más claro y atractivo a través de la ordenación de un escaparate. El escaparatista conoce las características de la mercancía y de su público objetivo, al que procura llamar la atención, despertar el interés, informar sobre el producto, y favorecer la entrada en el establecimiento. 1, record 3, Spanish, - escaparatismo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "escaparatismo" y la definición fueron extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 3, Spanish, - escaparatismo
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