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measured mile [3 records]

Record 1 2011-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

In maritime navigation, [a] distance precisely measured and marked, used by a vessel to calibrate its log.

OBS

measured mile: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

En navigation maritime, distance exactement mesurée et balisée permettant à un navire d'étalonner son loch.

OBS

base de vitesse : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

base de vitesse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
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Record 2 1994-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
OBS

Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Rail Traffic Control
OBS

measured mile: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

mille de contrôle : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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