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calcul [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computation
1, record 1, English, computation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- computing 2, record 1, English, computing
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of a computer to perform mathematical or logical operations on data in order to obtain desired results. 3, record 1, English, - computation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 1, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi d'un ordinateur pour effectuer des opérations arithmétiques et logiques sur des données. 2, record 1, French, - calcul
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cálculo
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A1lculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computation
1, record 2, English, computation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- calculation 2, record 2, English, calculation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A control technique that consists of checking the arithmetical accuracy of the source data or accounting data. 3, record 2, English, - computation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 2, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- reprise des calculs 2, record 2, French, reprise%20des%20calculs
correct, feminine noun
- contrôle arithmétique 2, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20arithm%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de contrôle qui consiste à refaire les calculs portés sur les pièces ou dans les comptes, ou à les vérifier au moyen de calculs différents. 2, record 2, French, - calcul
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad general
- Verificación (Contabilidad)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cómputo
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3mputo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cálculo 1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%A1lculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cómputo; cálculo: términos extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3mputo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- calculus
1, record 3, English, calculus
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stone 1, record 3, English, stone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid pathological concretion, usually of inorganic matter in a matrix of protein and pigment, formed in any part of the body, especially in reservoir organs and their passages. 1, record 3, English, - calculus
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "stone" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 2, record 3, English, - calculus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 3, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concrétion pierreuse formée de substances organiques ou inorganiques qui prend parfois naissance dans les réservoirs glandulaires ou dans les canaux excréteurs. 1, record 3, French, - calcul
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cálculo
1, record 3, Spanish, c%C3%A1lculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acumulación de sales en forma de piedra, transportadas por algunos líquidos del organismo como la orina y la bilis, que pueden causar cólicos muy intensos en los órganos que afectan. 2, record 3, Spanish, - c%C3%A1lculo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computation
1, record 4, English, computation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 4, French, calcul
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación sincronizada
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cálculo
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1lculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- computation
1, record 5, English, computation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visual theorists also would agree that seeing is a constructive process, one in which the brain has to carry out complex activities (sometimes called computations) in order to decide which interpretation to adopt of the ambiguous visual input. "Computations" implies that the brain acts to form a symbolic representation of the visual world, with a mapping (in the mathematical sense) of certain aspects of that world onto elements in the brain. 1, record 5, English, - computation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 5, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- activité calculatoire 1, record 5, French, activit%C3%A9%20calculatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécialistes reconnaissent que la vision résulte d'une activité cérébrale complexe (parfois nommée calculatoire), nécessaire pour que nous puissions interpréter les informations visuelles ambiguës. Ainsi le cerveau crée certainement une représentation symbolique de l'environnement visuel, en traitant les divers aspects de l'environnement visuel dans différentes zones du cerveau. 1, record 5, French, - calcul
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
- Mathematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- calculation
1, record 6, English, calculation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
- Mathématiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 6, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad general
- Matemáticas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cálculo
1, record 6, Spanish, c%C3%A1lculo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- cómputo 1, record 6, Spanish, c%C3%B3mputo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cálculo; cómputo: términos extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 6, Spanish, - c%C3%A1lculo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- computation
1, record 7, English, computation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 7, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-07-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- derivation
1, record 8, English, derivation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calcul
1, record 8, French, calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-05-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- design method
1, record 9, English, design%20method
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- design 1, record 9, English, design
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concepts of behaviour developed into analytical means by which pavements can be designed to accommodate specific site and aircraft traffic conditions are commonly referred to as design methods. 1, record 9, English, - design%20method
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Design begins with the aircraft loading to be sustained and the subgrade strength resulting from preparation of the local soil, then provides the necessary thicknesses and quality of materials for the needed pavement structure. Evaluation inverts this process. 1, record 9, English, - design%20method
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- méthode de calcul
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20calcul
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- calcul 1, record 9, French, calcul
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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