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POINT CONTACT [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- breaker point
1, record 1, English, breaker%20point
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contact point 2, record 1, English, contact%20point
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electric terminal in the distributor for opening and closing [the] primary circuit. 3, record 1, English, - breaker%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
breaker point; contact point: The plural form of these terms (breaker points; contact points) have been standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - breaker%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- breaker points
- contact points
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grain de contact
1, record 1, French, grain%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contact de rupteur 2, record 1, French, contact%20de%20rupteur
correct, masculine noun
- vis platinée 3, record 1, French, vis%20platin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- point de contact 4, record 1, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
- plot de rupteur 5, record 1, French, plot%20de%20rupteur
correct, masculine noun
- grain de rupteur 6, record 1, French, grain%20de%20rupteur
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Borne électrique aménagée dans le distributeur pour ouvrir et fermer le circuit primaire. 4, record 1, French, - grain%20de%20contact
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contact : Le terme au pluriel (points de contact) et la définition ont été normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 1, French, - grain%20de%20contact
Record 1, Key term(s)
- points de contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contacto
1, record 1, Spanish, contacto
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Space Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 2, English, contact%20point
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CP 2, record 2, English, CP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified position, time or level at which an aircraft is required to establish radio communication with an ATC [air traffic control] unit. 3, record 2, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact point: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 2, English, - contact%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PC 2, record 2, French, PC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position, heure ou niveau spécifiés auxquels un aéronef est tenu d'entrer en communication radio avec une unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne]. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contact : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 2, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- point of contact
1, record 3, English, point%20of%20contact
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- POC 2, record 3, English, POC
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person, agency or office which acts as a contact for certain staff activities. 3, record 3, English, - point%20of%20contact
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point of contact; POC: term and abbreviation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 3, English, - point%20of%20contact
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- POC 2, record 3, French, POC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- interlocuteur 3, record 3, French, interlocuteur
correct, masculine noun
- contact 3, record 3, French, contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne, agence ou bureau agissant comme point de référence pour certaines activités de l'état-major. 4, record 3, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contact; POC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 3, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de contact; POC; contact; interlocuteur : termes et abréviation tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 3, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 4, English, contact%20point
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- contact area 2, record 4, English, contact%20area
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saw a groove into a heart shape: ... d) present the desired position to be facetted: move the sawing arm laterally to present the correct contact point ... 3, record 4, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Polish the window facet: ... e) set the dop in the correct polishing direction: adjust the dop for the correct contact point on the diamond in order to polish a window on the intended mark ... 4, record 4, English, - contact%20point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20contact
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- point of contact
1, record 5, English, point%20of%20contact
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The technical authority shall act as the principle point of contact with the contractor for all matters relating to this contract including daily operations, reporting and administration. 2, record 5, English, - point%20of%20contact
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point de liaison
1, record 5, French, point%20de%20liaison
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- point de service 1, record 5, French, point%20de%20service
correct, masculine noun
- point d'accès 1, record 5, French, point%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
- point de contact 2, record 5, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le responsable technique sera le principal point de contact avec l'entrepreneur pour toutes les questions ayant trait à ce contrat, y compris les activités quotidiennes, les rapports et l'administration. 3, record 5, French, - point%20de%20liaison
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- point of contact
1, record 6, English, point%20of%20contact
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- POC 1, record 6, English, POC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada. 2, record 6, English, - point%20of%20contact
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 6, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- personne-ressource 1, record 6, French, personne%2Dressource
correct, feminine noun
- responsable à contacter 1, record 6, French, responsable%20%C3%A0%20contacter
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 2, record 6, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contact point 1, record 7, English, contact%20point
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 7, French, point%20de%20contact
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de contacto
1, record 7, Spanish, punto%20de%20contacto
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Infantry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 8, English, contact%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact. 2, record 8, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 8, English, - contact%20point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Infanterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de jonction
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20jonction
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- point de contact 2, record 8, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre du combat terrestre, point du terrain facilement identifiable où deux unités ou plus doivent établir le contact entre elles. 3, record 8, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de jonction : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 8, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de jonction; point de contact : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 8, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Infantería
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de contacto
1, record 8, Spanish, punto%20de%20contacto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra terrestre, punto del terreno, fácilmente identificable, donde deben contactar dos o más unidades. 1, record 8, Spanish, - punto%20de%20contacto
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 9, English, contact%20point
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, an easily found terrain location at which visitors to units, headquarters or facilities are met by personnel from the element to be visited. 1, record 9, English, - contact%20point
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 9, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations terrestres, point caractéristique du terrain où le personnel d'une unité, d'un état-major ou d'une installation rencontre les visiteurs. 1, record 9, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contact : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Cycling
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- point of contact
1, record 10, English, point%20of%20contact
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On the driving tooth, the point of contact is made below the pitch line; as the gear turns, this is moved upward to the top of the tooth. 2, record 10, English, - point%20of%20contact
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Cyclisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 10, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous n'avons pas tenu compte du frottement de glissement, de l'effort tangentiel, des composantes normale et radiale, qui varient avec le point de contact des dents. 1, record 10, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au point de contact des cylindres ou cônes primitifs, il passe, dans le même temps, le même nombre de dents de chacune des roues (...) 2, record 10, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Engranajes y ruedas de fricción
- Ciclismo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- tangente
1, record 10, Spanish, tangente
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- point of tangency
1, record 11, English, point%20of%20tangency
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- tangent point 2, record 11, English, tangent%20point
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tangent to a circle is a straight line that touches the circle at one point only. The point on the circle touched by the tangent is called the point of tangency or tangent point. 3, record 11, English, - point%20of%20tangency
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Straight or curved lines are tangent to a circle or arc when the line touches the circle or arc at only one point. If a line were to connect the center of the circle or arc to the point of tangency, the tangent line and the line from the center would form a 90 ° angle. 2, record 11, English, - point%20of%20tangency
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 11, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où une courbe et sa tangente se touchent. 2, record 11, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une droite est tangente à une circonférence lorsqu'elle la touche en un seul point (...). La tangente est perpendiculaire au rayon qui aboutit au point de contact. 3, record 11, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On trace au crayon le cercle en entier et sa tangente pour ensuite effacer la portion du cercle qui est de trop; à l'encre, on doit arrêter le cercle au point de contact et continuer ensuite avec la tangente (...) 4, record 11, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 12, English, contact%20point
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- point of contact 2, record 12, English, point%20of%20contact
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "point of impact". 3, record 12, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Sampras] has generated tremendous wrist snap and forearm pronation ... To learn pronation, hold the racquet with just your thumb and index finger. As you swing the racquet from the backscratching position up to the contact point, try to square the strings up to the ball. You have to pronate to do it .... 1, record 12, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Your point of contact on the serve has gone lower and lower. 3, record 12, English, - contact%20point
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 12, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme pour les autres coups, le point de contact avec la balle est très important lors du service. Un mauvais contact avec la balle et le service est raté [...] Le contact avec la balle se fait à droite et devant vous. Au moment critique de l'impact, bras, poignet et raquette se trouvent sur une même ligne. 2, record 12, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de ataque
1, record 12, Spanish, punto%20de%20ataque
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de contacto 2, record 12, Spanish, punto%20de%20contacto
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término relacionado: momento de la pegada. 3, record 12, Spanish, - punto%20de%20ataque
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Punto de ataque ideal: En la cima del bote, o justo después, a la altura de la cintura, a nivel del hombro derecho para el revés [...] 1, record 12, Spanish, - punto%20de%20ataque
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-05-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- focus
1, record 13, English, focus
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- focus of attention 2, record 13, English, focus%20of%20attention
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- centre d'intérêt
1, record 13, French, centre%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- centre d'attention 1, record 13, French, centre%20d%27attention
correct, masculine noun
- point de concentration 1, record 13, French, point%20de%20concentration
correct, masculine noun
- point de convergence 1, record 13, French, point%20de%20convergence
correct, masculine noun
- point de contact 1, record 13, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun
- point central 1, record 13, French, point%20central
correct, masculine noun
- point de mire 1, record 13, French, point%20de%20mire
correct, masculine noun
- place importante 1, record 13, French, place%20importante
correct, masculine noun
- focalisation 1, record 13, French, focalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À utiliser selon le contexte. D'autres équivalents sont proposés dans le lexique analogique de Jacques Dubé. 2, record 13, French, - centre%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-10-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- focal point
1, record 14, English, focal%20point
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- statistical focal point 1, record 14, English, statistical%20focal%20point
correct
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur statistique
1, record 14, French, coordonnateur%20statistique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- représentant statistique 1, record 14, French, repr%C3%A9sentant%20statistique
correct, masculine noun
- point de contact 1, record 14, French, point%20de%20contact
avoid, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-08-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- point of impingement 1, record 15, English, point%20of%20impingement
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- point de contact
1, record 15, French, point%20de%20contact
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
du panache de fumée avec un obstacle. 1, record 15, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Serv. de l'Env. atmosphérique. 1, record 15, French, - point%20de%20contact
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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