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AMPLIFICATEUR [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amplifier
1, record 1, English, amplifier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amplifier: an item in the "Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - amplifier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 1, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amplificateur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement électriques et magnétiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - amplificateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- amplifier
1, record 2, English, amplifier
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that can be worn by both the guide and the competitor to improve hearing during radio communication. 2, record 2, English, - amplifier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radio communication between guide and competitor is accepted. The guide can also use an amplifier. 3, record 2, English, - amplifier
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 2, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui peut être porté par le guide et le compétiteur et qui permet une meilleure écoute durant la communication radio. 1, record 2, French, - amplificateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- amplifier
1, record 3, English, amplifier
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 3, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amplificateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 3, French, - amplificateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- enhancer
1, record 4, English, enhancer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'amélioration
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- amplificateur 1, record 4, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Amplifiers (Electronics)
- Radioelectricity
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- amplifier
1, record 5, English, amplifier
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ampl 2, record 5, English, ampl
correct
- AR 2, record 5, English, AR
correct, see observation
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- electronic amplifier 3, record 5, English, electronic%20amplifier
correct, rare
- high fidelity amplifier 4, record 5, English, high%20fidelity%20amplifier
correct
- integrated amplifier 4, record 5, English, integrated%20amplifier
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device which increases the signal fed into it while minimizing any distortion to the signal. 5, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is important ... to adjust the amplifiers to the condition of your room. If the sound is too low, some members of your group will not hear the presentation; if too loud, you will lose precious time adjusting the amplifier while the film goes on. 6, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amplifiers are often called by the kind of signals they amplify, such as audio amplifiers, video amplifiers, R.F. (radio frequency) amplifiers. An amplifier may be a separate piece of equipment or built into another piece of equipment. 5, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The complete term "electronic amplifier" is seldom used, since amplifiers are assumed to be electronic unless specified otherwise. 3, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The reference designation for amplifiers in schematic diagrams is "AR". 3, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The recognized abbreviation for "amplifier" is "ampl". However, "amp" is often used in the vernacular, mostly in combinations such as "pre-amp". It should be noted that "amp" is recognized in many dictionaries as the abbreviation for "ampere". 3, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
In electrical engineering, amplifiers may be electronic, magnetic or rotary. 3, record 5, English, - amplifier
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Télécommunications
- Amplificateurs (Électronique)
- Radioélectricité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 5, French, amplificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- amplificateur électronique 2, record 5, French, amplificateur%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
- ampli 3, record 5, French, ampli
correct, masculine noun
- ampli-préampli 4, record 5, French, ampli%2Dpr%C3%A9ampli
correct, masculine noun
- amplificateur intégré 4, record 5, French, amplificateur%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à augmenter l'intensité d'un signal. 5, record 5, French, - amplificateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les amplis et préamplis [...] sont enfichables, permettant de réaliser des versions avec ou sans amplificateurs finaux [...] 6, record 5, French, - amplificateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En électrotechnique, les amplificateurs peuvent être électroniques, magnétiques ou rotatifs. 2, record 5, French, - amplificateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Telecomunicaciones
- Amplificadores (Electrónica)
- Radioelectricidad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- amplificador
1, record 5, Spanish, amplificador
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- aislador 2, record 5, Spanish, aislador
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que puede aceptar una señal de entrada en forma de onda y producir una señal ampliada de la corriente o voltaje aplicado. 3, record 5, Spanish, - amplificador
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amplificador: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 5, Spanish, - amplificador
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
- Machinery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- driver
1, record 6, English, driver
officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
driver: Term officially approved by the Postal Mechanization Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 6, English, - driver
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
- Timbres et oblitération
- Machines
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur
1, record 6, French, amplificateur
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- excitateur 1, record 6, French, excitateur
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
excitateur d'embrayage, de frein, de solénoïde. 2, record 6, French, - amplificateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amplificateur : Terme uniformisé par le comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie de la mécanisation postale. 3, record 6, French, - amplificateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- amplifier 1, record 7, English, amplifier
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Important technical aid in the training of residual hearing; an instrument that amplifies the intensity of sound waves. 1, record 7, English, - amplifier
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur 1, record 7, French, amplificateur
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aide technique importante pour développer l'audition résiduelle; instrument qui amplifie l'intensité des ondes sonores. 1, record 7, French, - amplificateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1977-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Amplifiers (Electronics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Y amplifier
1, record 8, English, Y%20amplifier
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Y-axis amplifier 1, record 8, English, Y%2Daxis%20amplifier
correct
- vertical amplifier 1, record 8, English, vertical%20amplifier
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an amplifier for signals intended to produce vertical deflection. 1, record 8, English, - Y%20amplifier
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Amplificateurs (Électronique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur y
1, record 8, French, amplificateur%20y
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- amplificateur vertical 1, record 8, French, amplificateur%20vertical
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'amplificateur] qui attaque les plaques de déviation verticale est l'amplificateur vertical ou amplificateur Y. 1, record 8, French, - amplificateur%20y
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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