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Record 1 2001-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A word, usually the first or last word of a record or block that carries indicative information for the following words, records, or blocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Mot dont le contenu détermine des actions ailleurs ou qui peut contrôler l'utilisation d'une ressource.

CONT

[...] le mot de commande définit les opérations exécutées par les différents organes de l'ordinateur au cours de chacun des cycles élémentaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Palabra, por lo general la primera o la última de un registro o de un bloque, que contiene la información necesaria para ubicar las siguientes palabras, registros o bloques.

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