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DEFINITION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- definition
1, record 1, English, definition
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- defn 2, record 1, English, defn
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dictionary-style statement that describes the concept designated by a term. 3, record 1, English, - definition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a terminology record, [the definition] is a type of textual support that helps establish the textual match between languages by stating the delimiting characteristics of a concept. 3, record 1, English, - definition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
definition; defn: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - definition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- définition
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- défn 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formule lexicographique qui énonce les traits sémantiques distinctifs d'un concept. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur la fiche terminologique, [la définition est une] justification textuelle permettant d'établir le crochet terminologique. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
définition; défn : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- definición
1, record 1, Spanish, definici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fórmula lexicográfica que explica el concepto designado por un término. En una ficha terminológica, tipo de prueba textual que permite establecer la equivalencia textual entre varias lenguas al enunciar los rasgos semánticos distintivos de un concepto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - definici%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Supply (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- definition
1, record 2, English, definition
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the acquisition process, the refining and documenting of the equipment or system capabilities as developed in the concept process. 1, record 2, English, - definition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
definition: term and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 2, record 2, English, - definition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- définition
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le processus d’acquisition, action visant à parfaire et à documenter les capacités de l'équipement ou du système mises au point au cours de la formulation du concept. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
définition : terme et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Computer Display Technology
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- definition
1, record 3, English, definition
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The clarity of detail in an image effected by a combination of resolution and contrast. 2, record 3, English, - definition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the term "resolution," which refers to the number of dots or pixels per unit of length of an image (e.g.: 300 dots per inch). 3, record 3, English, - definition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- définition
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré de clarté et de précision d'une reproduction. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le terme «résolution» qui fait référence au nombre de points ou pixels par unité de longueur d'une image (e.g. : 300 points par pouce). 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Legal Documents
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- interpretation
1, record 4, English, interpretation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Documents juridiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- définition
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Engineering
- Architectural Design
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- design
1, record 5, English, design
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The creative process by which all or part of a project is elaborated. 2, record 5, English, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the Engineers Terminology Working Group on bridging. 3, record 5, English, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
design: term and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management. 4, record 5, English, - design
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Ingénierie
- Conception architecturale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- design
1, record 5, French, design
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- conception 2, record 5, French, conception
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- étude 3, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- définition 4, record 5, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité créatrice qui consiste à élaborer l'ensemble d'un projet ou une partie des éléments le constituant. 5, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "étude" désigne bien les travaux qui préparent l'exécution d'un projet (plans, croquis, rapports, etc.). Il s'agit toutefois d'un mot passe partout et donc moins précis que "design" et "conception" 6, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme "conception" a été uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie (ponts). 7, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conception : terme et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d'étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets. 6, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Automatiser, documenter, formaliser, modifier, remanier le design. 4, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Conception automatisable, automatisée, 2D, fonctionnelle, hiérarchisée, mécanique, paramétrique, simultanée, 3D. 4, record 5, French, - design
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Base de données, cheminement, logiciel de conception, outil d'aide à la conception. 4, record 5, French, - design
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-07-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- concept
1, record 6, English, concept
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- concept
1, record 6, French, concept
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- définition 1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- definition
1, record 7, English, definition
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... flat frequency response, according to the manufacturer's specification, is useful but academic so far as music is concerned for, in the final analysis, it is the most inconsistent factor and the easiest one to change. The solution, therefore, is to select a loudspeaker which gives the best performance in terms of clarity and definition and ... have the complete system equalized if necessary for a flat response at the listening position. 2, record 7, English, - definition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- définition
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une enceinte acoustique pour traduire sa fidélité à reproduire avec précision et au même instant une multitude de sons différents. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9finition
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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