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POINTEUR [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 1, English, pointer
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variable that holds the address of a core storage location. 2, record 1, English, - pointer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: designation standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission and by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 1, English, - pointer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 1, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variable qui contient une adresse mémoire. 2, record 1, French, - pointeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : désignation normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale et par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 1, French, - pointeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 2, English, pointer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - pointer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 2, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - pointeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Labour and Employment
- Production Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tallyman
1, record 3, English, tallyman
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tallywoman 1, record 3, English, tallywoman
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
- Gestion de la production
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 3, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pointeuse 1, record 3, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- leader line 1, record 4, English, leader%20line
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line or arrow on a page or cathodic screen providing a visual link between a data tag and the point on the page or screen that it describes. 1, record 4, English, - leader%20line
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pointeur d'étiquette
1, record 4, French, pointeur%20d%27%C3%A9tiquette
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pointeur 1, record 4, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2014-08-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 5, English, pointer
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<programming languages> data object whose data value is the address of another data object 1, record 5, English, - pointer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 5, English, - pointer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 5, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<langages de programmation> objet de données dont la valeur de donnée est l'adresse d'un autre objet de données 1, record 5, French, - pointeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 5, French, - pointeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-05-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
- Water Sports (General)
- Combat Sports (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scorekeeper
1, record 6, English, scorekeeper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- scorer 2, record 6, English, scorer
correct, see observation
- score marker 3, record 6, English, score%20marker
correct
- score keeper 4, record 6, English, score%20keeper
- marker 5, record 6, English, marker
correct, see observation
- score-keeper 5, record 6, English, score%2Dkeeper
correct
- competitor secretary 5, record 6, English, competitor%20secretary
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person in charge of recording the score or points during a game or a competition; one of the officials under the direction of the chief official. 6, record 6, English, - scorekeeper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scorers shall keep an accounting of team and trophy scores. 7, record 6, English, - scorekeeper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distinguish between the "scorer," the player scoring goals or points, and the "scorer," the official recording them on the scoreboard or on the scoresheet. 6, record 6, English, - scorekeeper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Score-keeper" was found as a general sports term and for racquetball, "marker" for squash, "scorekeeper" for roller sports among others, "scorer" for basketball, synchronized swimming, softball, archery, volleyball and sports in general, and "competitor secretary" for weightlifting. 8, record 6, English, - scorekeeper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marqueur
1, record 6, French, marqueur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- marqueuse 2, record 6, French, marqueuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- pointeur 3, record 6, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- pointeuse 2, record 6, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- secrétaire aux notes 4, record 6, French, secr%C3%A9taire%20aux%20notes
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Europe
- secrétaire de la compétition 5, record 6, French, secr%C3%A9taire%20de%20la%20comp%C3%A9tition
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne chargée, au cours d'un match, d'inscrire les points sur le tableau ou sur la feuille des résultats. 6, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les marqueurs doivent tenir le pointage des équipes en vue de déterminer le gagnant d'un trophée. 7, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme s'applique à l'officiel qui, dans les sports individuels, enregistre les points obtenus (ou perdus) par les concurrents. 8, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La fonction de marqueur en hockey diffère de celle de pointeur à l'escrime. 8, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Distinguer entre le marqueur, le joueur qui marque des buts ou obtient des points pour lui ou son équipe, et le marqueur, l'officiel chargé de l'inscription des points au cours d'un match ou d'une compétition. 2, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
secrétaire aux notes : Terme de nage synchronisée. 9, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 5 OBS
marqueur : Terme de tir à l'arc, entre autres. 9, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 6 OBS
secrétaire de la compétition : Terme utilisé en haltérophilie. 2, record 6, French, - marqueur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Deportes acuáticos y náuticos (Generalidades)
- Deportes de lucha (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- anotador
1, record 6, Spanish, anotador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- anotadora 2, record 6, Spanish, anotadora
correct, feminine noun
- marcador 3, record 6, Spanish, marcador
correct, masculine noun
- anotador de puntaje 1, record 6, Spanish, anotador%20de%20puntaje
correct, masculine noun
- juez marcador 3, record 6, Spanish, juez%20marcador
correct, masculine noun
- tanteador 2, record 6, Spanish, tanteador
correct, masculine noun
- secretario de competencia 3, record 6, Spanish, secretario%20de%20competencia
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Anotador" se encuentra para el raquetbol, el baloncesto, el nado sincronizado, el voleibol, el softbol y en general, "anotador de puntaje" para el nado sincronizado y los deportes sobre ruedas, "tanteador" para el tiro con arco, "juez marcador" para el squash, "marcador" para los deportes en general y "secretario de competencia" para el halterofilia. 4, record 6, Spanish, - anotador
Record 6, Key term(s)
- marcadores
Record 7 - external organization data 2011-06-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 7, English, pointer
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<computer graphics> symbol displayed on a screen that a user can move with a pointing device, such as a mouse, to select items 1, record 7, English, - pointer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 7, English, - pointer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 7, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<infographie> symbole, affiché sur un écran, qu'un utilisateur peut déplacer à l'aide d'un dispositif de pointage tel qu'une souris, pour sélectionner des informations 1, record 7, French, - pointeur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 7, French, - pointeur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2011-06-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 8, English, pointer
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<organization of data> data element that indicates the location of another data element 1, record 8, English, - pointer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-4:1999]. 2, record 8, English, - pointer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 8, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<organisation de données> élément de données indiquant l'emplacement d'un autre élément de données 1, record 8, French, - pointeur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-4:1999]. 2, record 8, French, - pointeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cinematography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- first assistant cameraman
1, record 9, English, first%20assistant%20cameraman
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- focus puller 2, record 9, English, focus%20puller
correct
- focus-puller 3, record 9, English, focus%2Dpuller
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operator on a motion picture camera who adjusts the optical focus, usually by turning a sleeve on the lens not conveniently placed (as in a TV camera) for operation by the cameraman himself. 4, record 9, English, - first%20assistant%20cameraman
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The camera is in the control of the camera operator ... The operator's assistant is the focus-puller, whose main function is to adjust the focusing when the camera, or the subject in the frame, moves. 3, record 9, English, - first%20assistant%20cameraman
Record 9, Key term(s)
- focusing operator
- cameraman
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cinématographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- premier aide-opérateur
1, record 9, French, premier%20aide%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- première aide-opératrice 1, record 9, French, premi%C3%A8re%20aide%2Dop%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun
- pointeur 2, record 9, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
- pointeuse 1, record 9, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun
- premier assistant-opérateur 3, record 9, French, premier%20assistant%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
- premier assistant opérateur 4, record 9, French, premier%20assistant%20op%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En langue du métier, poste occupé par l'assistant de prise de vues dont la tâche est d'effectuer la mise au point de l'objectif. 5, record 9, French, - premier%20aide%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le premier assistant-opérateur ou pointeur [...] Il est responsable du fonctionnement mécanique et optique des appareils de prise de vues [...] Durant les prises de vues il est aussi responsable de la netteté du sujet d'intérêt principal dans l'image - quels que soient les déplacements relatifs du sujet et de la caméra. 3, record 9, French, - premier%20aide%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
Record 9, Key term(s)
- premier aide opérateur
- première aide opératrice
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 10, English, pointer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vente
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 10, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- pointeuse 2, record 10, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une vente aux enchères, personne qui informe le commissaire-priseur des mises des acheteurs éventuels. 3, record 10, French, - pointeur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-05-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Television Arts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- assistant camera operator
1, record 11, English, assistant%20camera%20operator
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- assistant caméraman
1, record 11, French, assistant%20cam%C3%A9raman
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- assistante caméraman 1, record 11, French, assistante%20cam%C3%A9raman
correct, feminine noun
- pointeur 1, record 11, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- pointeuse 1, record 11, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- assistant cadreur 1, record 11, French, assistant%20cadreur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- assistante cadreuse 1, record 11, French, assistante%20cadreuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- assistant cameraman 2, record 11, French, assistant%20cameraman
masculine noun
- assistante cameraman 2, record 11, French, assistante%20cameraman
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui aide le caméraman dans l'exécution de son travail. 1, record 11, French, - assistant%20cam%C3%A9raman
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des caméramans ou des cameramen. 3, record 11, French, - assistant%20cam%C3%A9raman
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caméraman (sing.); caméramans (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 11, French, - assistant%20cam%C3%A9raman
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
assistant cadreur; assistante cadreuse : recommandation officielle. 1, record 11, French, - assistant%20cam%C3%A9raman
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- markboat
1, record 12, English, markboat
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 12, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 12, French, - pointeur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 13, English, pointer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You can show pictures and diagrams using a pointer on the transparency to direct attention to a detail. The silhouette of your pointer will show on the screen. 1, record 13, English, - pointer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 13, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La silhouette de sa main est projetée, on suit son doigt où un pointeur souligne des éléments du document projeté. 1, record 13, French, - pointeur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tallyman
1, record 14, English, tallyman
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who tallies something. 1, record 14, English, - tallyman
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to tally: To score a point or points in a game. 1, record 14, English, - tallyman
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 14, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Cartography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- positioning device
1, record 15, English, positioning%20device
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manually operated input device which is used to indicate direction and amount of movement for a digitizer cursor, a plotting head, or a display element which is then called "tracking symbol" or "cursor" ... 1, record 15, English, - positioning%20device
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with devices which are mainly used to trace graphics, like digitizer cursor, stylus or puck, although these devices may also be used for positioning. 1, record 15, English, - positioning%20device
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Cartographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 15, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif manuel d'entrée utilisé pour localiser (en indiquant la direction et l'importance du déplacement) le curseur d'un numériseur, la tête d'un traceur) [...] 1, record 15, French, - pointeur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 16, English, pointer
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The attitude indicator (also called the artificial horizon or the gyro horizon) provides the pilot with an artificial horizon as a means of reference when the natural horizon cannot be seen because of cloud, fog, rain or other obstructions to visibility ... The natural horizon is represented by a horizon bar on the face of the instrument. The attitude of the aircraft in relation to the horizon is indicated by a split bar or, on some instruments, by a miniature airplane. A pointer at the top indicates degrees of bank on an index scale graduated from 0° to 90° right or left. 1, record 16, English, - pointer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the "airplane pointer" on the heading indicator. 2, record 16, English, - pointer
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 16, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- repère de l'assiette latérale 2, record 16, French, rep%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27assiette%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
- repère 3, record 16, French, rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gyroscope de l'horizon artificiel pivote dans un plan horizontal et préserve son orientation par rapport à l'horizon réel lorsque l'avion s'incline, monte ou descend. [...] Le pointeur situé au sommet de l'horizon artificiel se déplace le long d'une échelle graduée à 10, 20, 30, 60 et 90 degrés d'inclinaison latérale. Les lignes horizontales indiquent l'angle d'inclinaison de tangage de l'appareil, exprimée en degrés au-dessus ou en dessous de l'horizon. 1, record 16, French, - pointeur
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Horizon artificiel. [...] L'horizon naturel est représenté par une barre horizontale sur la face de l'instrument. L'assiette relative de l'avion par rapport à l'horizon est indiquée à l'aide d'un avion stylisé ou d'une barre segmentée. Un repère localisé en haut de l'instrument indique le nombre de degrés d'inclinaison à gauche ou à droite grâce à une échelle graduée de 0° à 90°. 3, record 16, French, - pointeur
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- aiming device 1, record 17, English, aiming%20device
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 17, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- viseur 1, record 17, French, viseur
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nacelle a été stabilisée grâce à un pointeur qui visait l'étoile Alpha du Bélier. 1, record 17, French, - pointeur
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- timekeeper
1, record 18, English, timekeeper
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- time clerk 2, record 18, English, time%20clerk
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who keeps records of the time worked by employees. 3, record 18, English, - timekeeper
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- chronométreur
1, record 18, French, chronom%C3%A9treur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- chronométreuse 1, record 18, French, chronom%C3%A9treuse
correct, feminine noun
- commis au pointage 1, record 18, French, commis%20au%20pointage
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- pointeur 2, record 18, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
- pointeuse 1, record 18, French, pointeuse
correct, feminine noun
- pointeau 3, record 18, French, pointeau
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui enregistre le temps de travail des employés dans une unité de production. 4, record 18, French, - chronom%C3%A9treur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2006-03-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- layer
1, record 19, English, layer
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The direct and indirect sighting system and controls are operated by the layer whilst seated, and all controls, including the firing lever, are immediately accessible to him from this position. 1, record 19, English, - layer
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term is related to the British 105 mm light gun. 2, record 19, English, - layer
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 19, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareil de pointage pour le tir direct et le tir indirect est utilisé par le pointeur assis, qui a toutes les commandes à portée de main, y compris le levier de mise de feu. 2, record 19, French, - pointeur
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme se rapporte au canon léger britannique de 105 mm. 3, record 19, French, - pointeur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 20, English, pointer
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a breed of large hunting dog with a short, smooth coat, usually white with liver, black, or yellowish spots, and characterized by its assumption of the classic stance in pointing game. 1, record 20, English, - pointer
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- pointer
1, record 20, French, pointer
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- pointeur 2, record 20, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Race de chien d'arrêt d'origine anglaise. 2, record 20, French, - pointer
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appelé au début «chien d'arrêt», on rattache ses origines à des races de chiens importées en Angleterre de divers pays d'Europe [...] 3, record 20, French, - pointer
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pointeur : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 20, French, - pointer
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-12-23
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Field Artillery
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- layer
1, record 21, English, layer
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The member of the gun detachment which lays the gun. 1, record 21, English, - layer
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 21, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'une équipe de pièce chargé du pointage. 1, record 21, French, - pointeur
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 21, French, - pointeur
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2002-06-13
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Display Technology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- pointer
1, record 22, English, pointer
correct, standardized
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A symbol displayed on a screen that a user can move with a pointing device, such as a mouse, to select items. 2, record 22, English, - pointer
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointer: term standardized by ISO/IEC and CSA. 3, record 22, English, - pointer
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare to pointing device. 3, record 22, English, - pointer
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 22, French, pointeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symbole, affiché sur un écran, qu'un utilisateur peut déplacer à l'aide d'un dispositif de pointage tel qu'une souris, pour sélectionner des informations. 2, record 22, French, - pointeur
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointeur : terme normalisé par l'ISO/CEI et la CSA. 3, record 22, French, - pointeur
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparer à dispositif de pointage (en infographie). 3, record 22, French, - pointeur
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- apuntador
1, record 22, Spanish, apuntador
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
- puntero 2, record 22, Spanish, puntero
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Símbolo visible en la pantalla, generalmente una flecha, que muestra la posición en curso del ratón. 3, record 22, Spanish, - apuntador
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-08-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- handle
1, record 23, English, handle
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shortcut value used to refer to a particular item. For example, DOS files are assigned a handle when opened so that a program need not refer to the full name each time. 2, record 23, English, - handle
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In Advanced DOS, a 16-bit binary value created by the system that identifies a drive, directory, and file so that the file can be found and opened. 3, record 23, English, - handle
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 23, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- indicateur 2, record 23, French, indicateur
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Key term(s)
- handle
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1997-02-24
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- cargo checker 1, record 24, English, cargo%20checker
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- pointeur
1, record 24, French, pointeur
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Docker affecté au décompte des marchandises déchargées. 1, record 24, French, - pointeur
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- apuntador
1, record 24, Spanish, apuntador
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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