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gib [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Computer Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gigabyte
1, record 1, English, gigabyte
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GB 2, record 1, English, GB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gibibyte 3, record 1, English, gibibyte
correct
- GiB 4, record 1, English, GiB
correct
- GiB 4, record 1, English, GiB
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multiple of the unit byte for digital information [that refers to] 1 073 741 824 (1024³ or 230) bytes. 5, record 1, English, - gigabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All existing recommendations prefer to use the uppercase letter "B" for byte, because "b" is used for the bit. 6, record 1, English, - gigabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gigabyte: Although some prefixes from the International System of Units (kilo, mega, giga, etc.) are often used to designate 1024 bytes and its multiples, the International Electrotechnical Commission recommends the use of binary prefixes (kibi, mebi, gibi, etc.) to avoid confusion. 7, record 1, English, - gigabyte
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gigaoctet
1, record 1, French, gigaoctet
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Go 2, record 1, French, Go
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gibioctet 3, record 1, French, gibioctet
correct, masculine noun
- Gio 3, record 1, French, Gio
correct, masculine noun
- Gio 3, record 1, French, Gio
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de capacité de mémoire [...] valant 230 octets [...] 4, record 1, French, - gigaoctet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre bit avec [...] octet : le bit est la plus petite unité de mesure informatique. L'octet [...] est codé sur 8 bits, ce qui explique les valeurs de multiplication par 8. 5, record 1, French, - gigaoctet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gigaoctet; giga-octet : Bien que l'utilisation de certains préfixes du Système international d'unités (kilo, méga, giga, etc.) soit très répandue pour désigner 1024 octets et ses multiples, la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) recommande l'utilisation de préfixes binaires (kibi, mébi, gibi, etc.) pour éviter toute confusion. 6, record 1, French, - gigaoctet
Record 1, Key term(s)
- giga-octet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gigabyte
1, record 1, Spanish, gigabyte
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GB 2, record 1, Spanish, GB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- gibibyte 3, record 1, Spanish, gibibyte
correct, masculine noun
- GiB 3, record 1, Spanish, GiB
correct, masculine noun
- GiB 3, record 1, Spanish, GiB
- gigaocteto 4, record 1, Spanish, gigaocteto
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Múltiplo del byte que equivale a 2[elevado a 30]. 5, record 1, Spanish, - gigabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gigabyte; gigaocteto: A pesar de que es común emplear prefijos del Sistema Internacional de Unidades (kilo-, mega-, giga-, etc.) para expresar la medida de 1024 bytes y sus múltiplos, la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional recomienda utilizar prefijos binarios (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, etc.) para evitar confusiones. 5, record 1, Spanish, - gigabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gigaocteto: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 6, record 1, Spanish, - gigabyte
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- GNSS integrity broadcast
1, record 2, English, GNSS%20integrity%20broadcast
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GIB 2, record 2, English, GIB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Global Navigation Satellite System Integrity Broadcast 3, record 2, English, Global%20Navigation%20Satellite%20System%20Integrity%20Broadcast
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ground based transmission which provides users with an up to date report on the functional quality and integrity of GNSS satellites and their associated signals at any given time. 3, record 2, English, - GNSS%20integrity%20broadcast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diffusion de messages de contrôle d'intégrité du GNSS
1, record 2, French, diffusion%20de%20messages%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20du%20GNSS
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diffusion de messages de contrôle d'intégrité du Système mondial de navigation par satellite 2, record 2, French, diffusion%20de%20messages%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20du%20Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20navigation%20par%20satellite
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- difusión de mensajes de control de integridad del Sistema mundial de navegación por satélite
1, record 2, Spanish, difusi%C3%B3n%20de%20mensajes%20de%20control%20de%20integridad%20del%20Sistema%20mundial%20de%20navegaci%C3%B3n%20por%20sat%C3%A9lite
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Woodworking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gib
1, record 3, English, gib
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that locks the knives into a peripheral milling cutterblock. 1, record 3, English, - gib
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Travail du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- verrou
1, record 3, French, verrou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pièce qui fixe chacun des couteaux dans le porte-outil d'une machine de travail tangentiel, par exemple d'une raboteuse. 1, record 3, French, - verrou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Industria maderera)
- Trabajo de la madera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hierros
1, record 3, Spanish, hierros
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gulf International Bank, BSC
1, record 4, English, Gulf%20International%20Bank%2C%20BSC
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GIB 1, record 4, English, GIB
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Gulf International Bank, BSC
1, record 4, French, Gulf%20International%20Bank%2C%20BSC
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GIB 1, record 4, French, GIB
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-05-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gib
1, record 5, English, gib
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thin piece of metal, located between the dovetails on each of the slides, providing a means of taking up wear and adjusting slides for correct fit. 1, record 5, English, - gib
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lardon
1, record 5, French, lardon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cale prismatique réglable placée entre coulisse et coulisseau pour réduire le jeu de fonctionnement. 1, record 5, French, - lardon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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