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COMPUTER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 1, English, computer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device designed to accept data (input), perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed (processing), and supply the results of these operations (output). 2, record 1, English, - computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a digital computer. 3, record 1, English, - computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A digital computer processes data as numbers and includes mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. In contrast, an analog computer represents data by measurable quantities, such as voltages. 2, record 1, English, - computer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur
1, record 1, French, ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ordi 2, record 1, French, ordi
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- bécane 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A9cane
feminine noun, France, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute machine capable de réaliser trois types d'opérations : entrée de données structurées, traitement de ces dernières selon les règles définies et production de résultats en sortie. 3, record 1, French, - ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, le terme ordinateur est souvent utilisé dans un sens général pour désigner un calculateur. 4, record 1, French, - ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Les calculateurs sont les] précurseurs de toutes les machines modernes [désignées par le terme «ordinateur».] On a abandonné le terme de calculateur car, même si le calcul représente encore le mode de fonctionnement d'un ordinateur, les fonctionnalités sont plus étendues. D'autre part, la part de calcul est souvent dissimulée. 5, record 1, French, - ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- computador
1, record 1, Spanish, computador
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- computadora 1, record 1, Spanish, computadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- ordenador 1, record 1, Spanish, ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina electrónica dotada de una memoria de gran capacidad y de métodos de tratamiento de la información, capaz de resolver problemas aritméticos y lógicos gracias a la utilización automática de programas registrados en ella. 1, record 1, Spanish, - computador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 2, English, computer
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention. 2, record 2, English, - computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A computer may consist of a stand-alone unit or several interconnected units. 2, record 2, English, - computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a digital computer. 2, record 2, English, - computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]; term standardized by CSA International. 3, record 2, English, - computer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 2, French, calculateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité fonctionnelle qui est capable d'effectuer des calculs importants, comportant de nombreuses opérations arithmétiques et opérations logiques, sans intervention humaine. 2, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un calculateur peut se composer d'une seule ou de plusieurs unités interconnectées. 2, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, le terme ordinateur est souvent utilisé dans un sens général pour désigner un calculateur. 2, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Les calculateurs sont les] précurseurs de toutes les machines modernes [désignées par le terme «ordinateur».] On a abandonné le terme de calculateur car, même si le calcul représente encore le mode de fonctionnement d'un ordinateur, les fonctionnalités sont plus étendues. D'autre part, la part de calcul est souvent dissimulée. 3, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition normalisée par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]; terme normalisé par la CSA International. 4, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- computador
1, record 2, Spanish, computador
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- computadora 1, record 2, Spanish, computadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- ordenador 1, record 2, Spanish, ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad funcional que puede ejecutar computaciones sustanciales, incluyendo numerosas operaciones aritméticas y lógicas sin intervención humana. 1, record 2, Spanish, - computador
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En inglés, en procesamiento de información, el término computador usualmente se refiere a un computador digital. 1, record 2, Spanish, - computador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computational
1, record 3, English, computational
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- computer 2, record 3, English, computer
correct, adjective
- computing 2, record 3, English, computing
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- computationnel
1, record 3, French, computationnel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- informatique 2, record 3, French, informatique
correct, adjective
- calculatoire 3, record 3, French, calculatoire
correct
- par ordinateur 2, record 3, French, par%20ordinateur
correct
- algoristique 3, record 3, French, algoristique
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui représente le sens du langage naturel en termes de calculabilité informatique. 3, record 3, French, - computationnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Architecture calculatoire, dispositif calculatoire, formalisme calculatoire, théorie calculatoire; cadre algoristique, modèle algoristique; schéma computationnel. 4, record 3, French, - computationnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- computacional
1, record 3, Spanish, computacional
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 4, English, computer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calculating device which contains the circuits for analyzing the information from all the sensors, and calculating corrections. 1, record 4, English, - computer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies to the Leopard. 2, record 4, English, - computer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 4, French, calculateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ordinateur traitant les informations provenant des différents capteurs du char et établissant les corrections requises. 1, record 4, French, - calculateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'applique au Leopard. 2, record 4, French, - calculateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - calculateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-01-27
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
- computer
1, record 5, English, computer
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention 1, record 5, English, - computer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A computer may consist of a stand-alone unit or several interconnected units. 1, record 5, English, - computer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a digital computer. 1, record 5, English, - computer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 5, English, - computer
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
- calculateur
1, record 5, French, calculateur
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
unité fonctionnelle qui est capable d'effectuer des calculs importants, comportant de nombreuses opérations arithmétiques et opérations logiques, sans intervention humaine 1, record 5, French, - calculateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un calculateur peut se composer d'une seule ou de plusieurs unités interconnectées. 1, record 5, French, - calculateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, le terme ordinateur est souvent utilisé dans un sens général pour désigner un calculateur. 1, record 5, French, - calculateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 5, French, - calculateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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