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ADAPTACION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 1, English, adaptation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of adjusting to actual or expected climate change and its effects. 1, record 1, English, - adaptation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adaptation aims to minimize the negative impacts of climate change and take advantage of its positive effects. 1, record 1, English, - adaptation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 1, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus d'ajustement aux changements climatiques réels ou attendus et à leurs effets. 1, record 1, French, - adaptation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'adaptation vise à limiter les répercussions négatives des changements climatiques et à tirer parti de leurs effets positifs. 1, record 1, French, - adaptation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 1, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ajustes en los sistemas ecológicos, sociales o económicos en respuesta a estímulos climáticos reales o previstos y sus efectos o impactos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- accommodation
1, record 2, English, accommodation
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- accommodation measure 2, record 2, English, accommodation%20measure
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the context of work, a measure taken by management based on the personal circumstances of an employee that is designed to enable them to carry out their duties and fully participate in work-related activities. 3, record 2, English, - accommodation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some examples of accommodations are acquiring or modifying equipment, software or devices, modifying work schedules, or providing assistance through support services. 3, record 2, English, - accommodation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
accommodation; accommodation measure: designations officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 2, English, - accommodation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mesure d'adaptation
1, record 2, French, mesure%20d%27adaptation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- adaptation 2, record 2, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- accommodement 1, record 2, French, accommodement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte du travail, mesure prise par la direction en fonction des circonstances personnelles d'un ou d'une membre du personnel et conçue pour lui permettre de s'acquitter de ses tâches et de participer pleinement aux activités liées au travail. 3, record 2, French, - mesure%20d%27adaptation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acquisition ou la modification d'équipement, de logiciels ou d'appareils, la modification de l'horaire de travail et la prestation de services de soutien sont des exemples de mesures d'adaptation. 3, record 2, French, - mesure%20d%27adaptation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesure d'adaptation; adaptation; accommodement : désignations uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 4, record 2, French, - mesure%20d%27adaptation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 2, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- medida de adaptación 1, record 2, Spanish, medida%20de%20adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adaptación: [se proponen] soluciones o medidas de adaptación en función de cada caso particular. Puede hacer falta modificar el espacio o la organización espacial del puesto de trabajo, adaptar o cambiar el equipo de trabajo, buscar una forma alternativa de realizar la tarea [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 3, English, adaptation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- adaption 2, record 3, English, adaption
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of the eye, the sensitivity adjustment effected after considerable exposure to light (light-adapted), or darkness (dark-adapted). 3, record 3, English, - adaptation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 3, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel [...] l'œil s'adapte à son environnement (par exemple à la luminance ou à la couleur). 2, record 3, French, - adaptation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec accommodation. 3, record 3, French, - adaptation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 3, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facultad del ojo para ajustarse a cambios en los niveles de iluminación. 1, record 3, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Continuing Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 4, English, adaptation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Éducation permanente
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 4, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'adaptation est la modification des étapes ou de la méthode d'apprentissage et non des informations contenues dans le didacticiel. On peut par exemple modifier l'ordre des exercices à effectuer par l'élève. On pourrait aussi transformer une approche inductive en une approche déductive [...] 1, record 4, French, - adaptation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Educación permanente
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 4, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adjustment
1, record 5, English, adjustment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- adaptation 2, record 5, English, adaptation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It saw the government taking a proactive role in job creation, in mitigating job losses and facilitating worker adaptation ... 3, record 5, English, - adjustment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 5, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel une personne ou un groupe parviennent à se mettre en harmonie avec un milieu donné. 2, record 5, French, - adaptation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Adaptation de la main-d'œuvre, des travailleurs, de l'industrie. 3, record 5, French, - adaptation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 5, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso mediante el cual una persona modifica la mayoría de sus creencias o actitudes para acomodarse a un nuevo medio. 1, record 5, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- personalization
1, record 6, English, personalization
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An activity that consists in serving up tailored pages to the user based on a model of the behaviour, needs or preferences of that user. 1, record 6, English, - personalization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
personalization: In the field of web information architecture, specialists make a distinction between the terms "personalization" and "customization." These two terms are otherwise often used interchangeably in the fields of website design and e-commerce. 2, record 6, English, - personalization
Record 6, Key term(s)
- personalisation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- individualisation
1, record 6, French, individualisation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- adaptation à l'utilisateur 1, record 6, French, adaptation%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisateur
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- personnalisation passive 1, record 6, French, personnalisation%20passive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité qui consiste à afficher des pages faites sur mesure pour l’utilisateur en s’appuyant sur un modèle qui décrit les comportements, les besoins et les préférences de cet utilisateur. 1, record 6, French, - individualisation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
individualisation; adaptation à l'utilisateur; personnalisation passive : Dans le domaine de l'architecture de l'information pour le Web, les spécialistes anglophones distinguent les termes anglais «personalization» et «customization» qui sont autrement souvent employés comme synonymes dans les domaines de la conception de sites Web et du commerce électronique. Pour pouvoir faire cette distinction en français, nous proposons de rendre «personalization» par «individualisation», «adaptation à l'utilisateur» ou «personnalisation passive» et «customization» par ««personnalisation» ou «personnalisation active». 2, record 6, French, - individualisation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
personnalisation passive : Du point de vue de l'utilisateur. 1, record 6, French, - individualisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 6, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- personalización 2, record 6, Spanish, personalizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de alterar o modificar un paquete de programas normalizado para cumplir más estrechamente con las necesidades de una aplicación concreta. 1, record 6, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
- Human Behaviour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 7, English, adaptation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual's capacity to survive, his modes of surviving, or his degree of success in surviving ... concerned with thriving physically and psychologically, as a person or animal struggles to cope with its environment ... continuous interaction between existing schemata and environmental stimulation. 2, record 7, English, - adaptation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
- Comportement humain
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 7, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction par laquelle une personne modifie son comportement, afin de répondre aux circonstances [...] la plasticité d'un être vivant grâce à laquelle il lui est possible de rester en accord avec son environnement et de maintenir l'équilibre de son milieu intérieur. 1, record 7, French, - adaptation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desarrollo de la personalidad
- Comportamiento humano
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 7, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Living Matter - General Properties
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 8, English, adaptation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The modification, as the result of natural selection, of an organism or of its parts so that it becomes better fitted to exist under the conditions of its environment. 2, record 8, English, - adaptation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of adaptation, the suitability of organisms to their environmental circumstances, came to form an important part of the growing environmentalism. 3, record 8, English, - adaptation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 8, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus et résultat de l'ajustement d'un organisme vivant ou d'une société aux conditions d'un environnement donné, ce qui lui permet de survivre, de se reproduire et de se développer. 2, record 8, French, - adaptation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 8, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso evolutivo por el cual un organismo adquiere las características para vivir y reproducirse en un ambiente determinado. 2, record 8, Spanish, - adaptaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-02-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 9, English, adaptation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A property of certain receptors through which they become less responsive or cease to respond to repeated or continued stimuli, the intensity of which is kept constant. 1, record 9, English, - adaptation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 9, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le codage de la durée du stimulus. Pour un stimulus maintenu constant pendant un certain temps, la fréquence des potentiels d'action décroît en fonction du temps d'application. La vitesse de cette adaptation dépend du type de récepteur. 1, record 9, French, - adaptation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 9, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-09-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- adaptation
1, record 10, English, adaptation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Close contact (apposition) between two surfaces. 1, record 10, English, - adaptation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 10, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contact étroit (apposition) entre deux surfaces. 1, record 10, French, - adaptation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis dental
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 10, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-08-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- conditioning
1, record 11, English, conditioning
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The climatic and/or mechanical and/or electrical conditions to which a system is subjected in order to determine the effect of such conditions upon it. 1, record 11, English, - conditioning
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- conditionnement
1, record 11, French, conditionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conditions climatiques et/ou mécanique et/ou électriques auxquelles un système est soumis dans le but de déterminer l'effet produit. 1, record 11, French, - conditionnement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 11, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- acondicionamiento 1, record 11, Spanish, acondicionamiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-08-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- conditioning
1, record 12, English, conditioning
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The improvement of the data transmission properties of a transmission line to a specified level of performance. 2, record 12, English, - conditioning
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- conditionnement
1, record 12, French, conditionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptación
1, record 12, Spanish, adaptaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- acondicionamiento 1, record 12, Spanish, acondicionamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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