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PRECISION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-08-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Library Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precision ratio
1, record 1, English, precision%20ratio
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- precision 2, record 1, English, precision
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... for a given search ... the number of relevant items retrieved by the search divided by the total number of items retrieved by the search. 3, record 1, English, - precision%20ratio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Bibliothéconomie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de précision
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 2, English, precision
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The closeness of agreement between the results obtained by applying the experimental procedure several times under prescribed conditions. 2, record 2, English, - precision
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The smaller the random part of the experimental errors which affect the results, the more precise is the procedure. Repeatability and reproducibility are special cases of precision. 2, record 2, English, - precision
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - precision
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fidélité
1, record 2, French, fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- précision 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étroitesse de l'accord entre les résultats obtenus en appliquant le procédé expérimental à plusieurs reprises dans des conditions déterminées. 3, record 2, French, - fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le procédé est d'autant plus précis que la partie aléatoire des erreurs expérimentales qui affectent les résultats est moindre. Répétabilité et reproductibilité sont des cas particuliers de la précision. 3, record 2, French, - fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fidélité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- precisión
1, record 2, Spanish, precisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grado de concordancia entre los resultados obtenidos aplicando el procedimiento experimental varias veces bajo condiciones prescritas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - precisi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Probability (Statistics)
- Scientific Research
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 3, English, precision
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the likelihood of random errors in the results of a study, meta-analysis or measurement. 1, record 3, English, - precision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a meta-analysis, the weight given to the results of each study in the overall estimate of the effect of an intervention is often based on the precision of each study, which is estimated using the inverse of the variance of the estimate of effect or the sample size. 1, record 3, English, - precision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - precision
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la probabilité d’erreurs aléatoires dans les résultats d’une étude, d’une méta-analyse ou d’une mesure. 1, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une méta-analyse, le poids accordé aux résultats de chaque étude dans l’estimation globale de l’effet d’une intervention est souvent fonction de la précision de chaque étude, celle-ci étant estimée par l’inverse de la variance de l’estimation de l’effet ou la taille de l’échantillon. 1, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précision : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 4, English, precision
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accuracy, exactness, or refinement of a measurement or tool ... 1, record 4, English, - precision
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- justesse
1, record 4, French, justesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité d'un instrument de mesure donnant des indications exactes. 1, record 4, French, - justesse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 5, English, precision
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- precision rate 2, record 5, English, precision%20rate
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The degree of accuracy with which the estimate derived from the sampling process is stated, usually expressed as a range of values around the estimate. 3, record 5, English, - precision
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Auditors are able to control the risk of material sampling error through stipulating precision and reliability. 4, record 5, English, - precision
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- degré de précision 2, record 5, French, degr%C3%A9%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré d'exactitude qu'a la valeur estimative d'une caractéristique de la population, c'est-à-dire la valeur comprise entre des limites établies, d'une part, en ajoutant un montant donné au chiffre estimatif que l'analyse de l'échantillon a permis de déterminer et, d'autre part, en retranchant de ce chiffre le même montant. 2, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ainsi, la valeur en cause est précise à l'intérieur de limites exprimées en pourcentages ou en unités monétaires par rapport au chiffre estimatif. 2, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2006-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 6, English, precision
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
measure of the ability to distinguish between nearly equal values 1, record 6, English, - precision
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: Four-place numerals are less precise than six-place numerals; nevertheless a properly computed four-place numeral may be more accurate than an improperly computed six-place numeral. 1, record 6, English, - precision
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO 2382-2:1976]. 2, record 6, English, - precision
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
mesure de l'aptitude à distinguer des valeurs très voisines 1, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Des numéraux à quatre chiffres sont moins précis que des numéraux à six chiffres; cependant, un numéral à quatre chiffres correctement calculé peut être plus exact qu'un numéral à six chiffres incorrectement calculé. 1, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précision : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO 2382-2:1976]. 2, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 7, English, precision
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Number of bits allocated to a particular sample or DCT [discrete cosine transform] coefficient. 1, record 7, English, - precision
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 7, English, - precision
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de bits alloués à un échantillon particulier ou à un coefficient DCT [transformé en cosinus discrète]. 1, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consistency
1, record 8, English, consistency
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- precision 2, record 8, English, precision
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degree of dispersion of a series of shots about the mean point of impact. 3, record 8, English, - consistency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The extent of the spread of a group of rounds all fired at the same data. It is measured, not about the target, but about the mean point of impact. 4, record 8, English, - consistency
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If a spread of rounds about the mean point of impact is great, the consistency is poor. Conversely, if the spread of rounds about the mean point of impact is small, the consistency is good. 4, record 8, English, - consistency
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Tir (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 8, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré de dispersion d'une série de coups autour du point moyen des impacts. [Définition uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.] 2, record 8, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Degré de dispersion d'un groupe de coups tous tirés avec les mêmes éléments. La mesure est prise en fonction du point moyen des impacts et non de l'objectif. 3, record 8, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si les coups sont très dispersés autour du point moyen des impacts, la précision est faible; s'ils sont peu dispersés, la précision est bonne. 3, record 8, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précision : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 8, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- precisión
1, record 8, Spanish, precisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-06-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Remote Sensing
- Mathematical Geography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 9, English, precision
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest difference that can be reliably distinguished by a measurement process. 1, record 9, English, - precision
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In reference to geodetic surveys, precision is a degree of refinement in performance of an operation or a degree of perfection in the instruments and methods used when making measurements. 1, record 9, English, - precision
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 9, English, - precision
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Télédétection
- Géographie mathématique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- précision d'un processus de mesure 1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9cision%20d%27un%20processus%20de%20mesure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plus petite différence qu'un processus de mesure permet de distinguer de façon fiable. 1, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas des levés géodésiques, la précision désigne la finesse d'exécution d'une opération ou le degré de perfection des instruments et des méthodes utilisés pour effectuer des mesures. 1, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
précision; précision d'un processus de mesure : termes et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Teledetección
- Geografía matemática
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- precisión
1, record 9, Spanish, precisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La mínima diferencia que puede distinguirse con confianza mediante un proceso de medición. 1, record 9, Spanish, - precisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con referencia a los levantamientos geodésicos, precisión es el nivel de afinamiento al realizar una operación o el nivel de perfección de los instrumentos y métodos utilizados al efectuar las mediciones. 1, record 9, Spanish, - precisi%C3%B3n
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precisión: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 9, Spanish, - precisi%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 10, English, precision
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, under the Motor and Sensory Skills element, a sub-element that refers to accuracy or correctness. 2, record 10, English, - precision
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 10, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC (cf. l'élément Habiletés motrices et sensorielles), sous-élément qui a trait à l'exactitude et à la justesse. 1, record 10, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-04-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 11, English, precision
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the ability to distinguish between nearly equal values. 2, record 11, English, - precision
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precision: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 3, record 11, English, - precision
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de l'aptitude à distinguer des valeurs très voisines. 2, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précision : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 3, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-10-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Pulp and Paper
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 12, English, precision
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the variation that can be expected when repeated tests (replicates) are made on the same specimen or near-duplicate specimen. 1, record 12, English, - precision
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fidélité
1, record 12, French, fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- reproductibilité 1, record 12, French, reproductibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de l'écart auquel on peut s'attendre en répétant un essai sur le même échantillon (ou un échantillon presque identique). 1, record 12, French, - fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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