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Record 1 1988-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
OBS

cutaway (adjective): designating or of a diagram or model, showing in cross section or with walls, etc. cut away, the parts or workings, as of a machine.

CONT

Mock-ups and cut-away models of actual equipment are probably as close to realism as you can get. They are very useful if the real article is not available, or if you want to show its inner workings. These items usually permit you to give an effective working demonstration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)

Spanish

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