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FACING [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 1, English, facing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reinforcing material, usually tissue paper, temporarily attached with adhesive to the surface of a painting in order to secure loose paint particles and protect the paint layer during certain conservation treatments. 1, record 1, English, - facing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cartonnage
1, record 1, French, cartonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- facing 1, record 1, French, facing
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau de renforcement, en général un papier de type japonais, collé provisoirement à la surface d'un tableau à l'aide d'un adhésif dans le but d'éviter les pertes de particules de peinture fragiles et protéger la surface de la couche picturale au cours de certains traitements de conservation. 1, record 1, French, - cartonnage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 2, English, facing
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frontal
1, record 2, French, frontal
correct, see observation, masculine noun, jargon
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface visible, face au client, utilisée sur un rayonnage pour la présentation d'un produit. 1, record 2, French, - frontal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme féminine « frontale » est également admise. 1, record 2, French, - frontal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Langage professionnel. 1, record 2, French, - frontal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dam face 1, record 3, English, dam%20face
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- facing 2, record 3, English, facing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- parement de barrage
1, record 3, French, parement%20de%20barrage
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- parement 2, record 3, French, parement
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Presas y calzadas elevadas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- paramento
1, record 3, Spanish, paramento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 4, English, facing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The question of "facing" the barrel pack is one over which much discussion has arisen. "Facing" refers to the practice of placing select apples on the top layer in order to give a good appearance to the pack. 1, record 4, English, - facing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fardage
1, record 4, French, fardage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de farder. 1, record 4, French, - fardage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- encubrimiento
1, record 4, Spanish, encubrimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- face
1, record 5, English, face
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- face side 2, record 5, English, face%20side
correct
- facing 2, record 5, English, facing
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The better surface of the plywood. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 5, English, - face
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
face: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 5, English, - face
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
According to "Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products" the terms "face", "face side" and "facing" are considered to be mainly American terms. 4, record 5, English, - face
Record 5, Key term(s)
- better face
- decorative face
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- parement
1, record 5, French, parement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- face 2, record 5, French, face
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Face la plus décorative d'un contreplaqué. 3, record 5, French, - parement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On ne devrait pas employer le mot face au sens de parement, car celui-ci désigne plutôt la surface longitudinale la plus large d'un panneau dérivé du bois. 3, record 5, French, - parement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Madera contrachapada
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lado de cara
1, record 5, Spanish, lado%20de%20cara
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 6, English, facing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- revêtement
1, record 6, French, rev%C3%AAtement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revêtement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 6, French, - rev%C3%AAtement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 7, English, facing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- outside facing 2, record 7, English, outside%20facing
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A facing is sometimes used on the outside for a decorative effect. 3, record 7, English, - facing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- parementure
1, record 7, French, parementure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- garniture 2, record 7, French, garniture
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La parementure [...] peut être visible et sert de garniture si elle est de matières ou de couleurs différentes. 3, record 7, French, - parementure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- facing 1, record 8, English, facing
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- facing operation 1, record 8, English, facing%20operation
- facing up 2, record 8, English, facing%20up
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- redressage
1, record 8, French, redressage
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération consistant à placer un pli dans la position qui permet son oblitération mécanique. 2, record 8, French, - redressage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-04-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- facing of strata
1, record 9, English, facing%20of%20strata
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direction of the top of beds ... [which] is determined by ripple marks, graded bedding, crossbedding, mud cracks, pillow structure, etc. 1, record 9, English, - facing%20of%20strata
Record 9, Key term(s)
- facing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- regard d'une couche
1, record 9, French, regard%20d%27une%20couche
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- regard
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-01-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 10, English, facing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- end facing 1, record 10, English, end%20facing
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operation of machining the end of a workpiece to make the end square with the axis or center line. 1, record 10, English, - facing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tournage sur métaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dressage
1, record 10, French, dressage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- surfaçage 1, record 10, French, surfa%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération de tournage consistant à produire une surface plane par déplacement d'un outil perpendiculairement à l'axe du tour. 1, record 10, French, - dressage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-12-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- facing material
1, record 11, English, facing%20material
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- facing 1, record 11, English, facing
correct
- spot crown 2, record 11, English, spot%20crown
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The top part of a liner for glass container caps, which comes in contact with the product packed, acting as a barrier to prevent injurious chemical action. Waxed paper, varnished paper, rubber compounds, and tin or aluminum foil are commonly used types of facing materials. 3, record 11, English, - facing%20material
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This disk is the keyhole of the whole package system. 4, record 11, English, - facing%20material
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Spot crowns", consisting of disks of paper, foil, or film centered on the cork liner, were added to better preserve the sensitive flavors of ginger ale, orange soda, and beer. 4, record 11, English, - facing%20material
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pastille
1, record 11, French, pastille
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- spot de protection 2, record 11, French, spot%20de%20protection
masculine noun
- spot 3, record 11, French, spot
masculine noun, France
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On trouve dans le capsulage deux grandes catégories d'articles : les capsules à vis et les capsules serties [...] D'une façon générale, les unes et les autres comportent un joint. [...] Les joints sont nombreux et font appel à des matériaux divers : - joints indépendants en liège aggloméré, en papier ou carton, en matières plastiques, en caoutchouc. Les joints en liège sont souvent protégés par une enduction de cires ou de paraffine, mais surtout, comme ceux en carton, par une pastille ou «spot» de papier enduit d'aluminium, d'étain, de plastiques divers. Tous ces joints sont posés ou collés au fond de la capsule. 2, record 11, French, - pastille
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 12, English, facing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- de face
1, record 12, French, de%20face
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-08-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Art Supplies
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 13, English, facing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of a protective paper or fabric to the front to prevent damage during treatment, transport or storage, and to hold loose paint particles in place. 1, record 13, English, - facing
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weak adhesion of the facing may let paint or ground particles get out of line. 2, record 13, English, - facing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cartonnage
1, record 13, French, cartonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application sur le côté face, d'un revêtement cartonneux composé de plusieurs feuilles de papier et éventuellement renforcé par une gaze ou une ou plusieurs toiles collées. 1, record 13, French, - cartonnage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi des fragments de vernis peuvent être entraînés lors de l'enlèvement du cartonnage à la fin d'un retoilage à la colle. 2, record 13, French, - cartonnage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-07-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 14, English, facing
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The visible tooth-colored part of a combined metal/nonmetal crown or unit of a prosthesis. 2, record 14, English, - facing
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- facette
1, record 14, French, facette
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elément cosmétique, en général en céramique, parfois en résine, reproduisant la face vestibulaire d'une dent et destiné à masquer une partie métallique de prothèse sur laquelle il sera scellé. 2, record 14, French, - facette
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-03-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
- Commercial Establishments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 15, English, facing
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shelf stock one unit wide extending to the top and back of a shelf in a display. Used to determine space allocation for packaged items in a retail store. Example: a facing for canned asparagus might be two cans high and five cans deep for a total of ten cans. 1, record 15, English, - facing
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- frontal
1, record 15, French, frontal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- frontale 2, record 15, French, frontale
correct, feminine noun
- surface de présentation 3, record 15, French, surface%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation
feminine noun
- unité de présentation 3, record 15, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface visible, face au client, utilisée sur un rayonnage pour la présentation d'un produit. 1, record 15, French, - frontal
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage de frontal (ou frontale) pour remplacer l'anglicisme "facing" a été rendu obligatoire par l'arrêté ministériel du 30 sept. 1991 relatif à la terminologie économique et financière (France). 4, record 15, French, - frontal
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-10-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 16, English, facing
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shaped section, often of the same fabric, to finish an edge, usually stitched to the outside of the garment and turned inside. 1, record 16, English, - facing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- parementure
1, record 16, French, parementure
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie qui double un revers jusqu'au bas du vêtement; elle peut être entoilée et sert de support à la fermeture (boutons et boutonnières). 2, record 16, French, - parementure
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
--taillée dans le tissu du vêtement, elle recouvre la partie dessus de revers et son bord doit présenter un aspect absolument net. (...) Retournez la parementure sur l'envers 1, record 16, French, - parementure
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1989-09-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 17, English, facing
correct, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of liner used as the flat components of corrugated fibreboard. 1, record 17, English, - facing
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 17, English, - facing
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- surface
1, record 17, French, surface
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de couverture utilisée comme composant plat d'un carton ondulé. 2, record 17, French, - surface
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 17, French, - surface
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-05-07
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Exterior Covering Materials
- Walls and Partitions
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 18, English, facing
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In contrast to siding in which a single material forms the complete wall, metal and glass are sometimes used as the facing, which is backed up with insulation, fire-resistant material, and an interior finish. 1, record 18, English, - facing
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements extérieurs
- Murs et cloisons
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- bardage
1, record 18, French, bardage
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bardage est (...) un habillage de façade que ce dernier soit en tôle métallique, en amiante-ciment, en plastique ou en béton cellulaire ou non, du moment où il n'a aucun rôle porteur à jouer. 1, record 18, French, - bardage
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1985-10-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 19, Main entry term, English
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- noir minerai
1, record 19, French, noir%20minerai
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
Record 20, Main entry term, English
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- planche de parement
1, record 20, French, planche%20de%20parement
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Planche corroyée avec ou sans moulure, employée dans les lieux exposés. 1, record 20, French, - planche%20de%20parement
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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