TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 2014-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Documentation (Library Science)
DEF

The process of preparing a condensed summary of the pertinent information in a document.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
CONT

La condensation est l'opération qui consiste à extraire l'information pertinente d'un document et à la présenter dans un texte rédigé, bref et cohérent.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Estimating (Construction)
DEF

The act of collecting together the various related activities involved in a contract preparatory to drawing up a bill of quantities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
DEF

Action de grouper les éléments d'un ouvrage, de même espèce et ayant le même prix unitaire et les mêmes dimensions.

Spanish

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