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APPROCHE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
- Road Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- approach lane
1, record 1, English, approach%20lane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- approach 1, record 1, English, approach
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
- Sécurité routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche de voie de secours
1, record 1, French, approche%20de%20voie%20de%20secours
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- approche 2, record 1, French, approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approche de la voie de secours est la voie d'accès au lit d'arrêt, mais elle est aussi l'aire que le véhicule de dépannage utilisera pour dégager du lit d'arrêt un véhicule qui s'y sera enlisé. 1, record 1, French, - approche%20de%20voie%20de%20secours
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- run-in
1, record 2, English, run%2Din
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The approach of an aircraft to a dropping point or landing place. 2, record 2, English, - run%2Din
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When dropping is being carried out by visual means, the [drop zone] should be easily recognizable, and visible from the air at such a distance that the pilot/navigator can make an accurate run-in. 3, record 2, English, - run%2Din
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 2, French, approche
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors d'une approche utilisant des moyens visuels, le pilote doit être en mesure de repérer la zone de largage à distance afin d'assurer une approche précise. 1, record 2, French, - approche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 3, English, approach
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of an airplane flight just preceding, and in preparation for a landing. 2, record 3, English, - approach
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 3, French, approche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre permettant à un aéronef de descendre dans des conditions de sécurité, de rapidité et d'alignement telles qu'il soit en mesure d'atterrir. 2, record 3, French, - approche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aéroport met les avions en approche verte. 3, record 3, French, - approche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - approche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Approche décélérée, approche sur mesure, approche verte. 3, record 3, French, - approche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación
1, record 3, Spanish, aproximaci%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
Procedimiento de acercamiento de un avión a una pista. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Aproximación circular, aproximación dependiente, aproximación directa, aproximación final, aproximación independiente, aproximación visual. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- PAR approach
1, record 4, English, PAR%20approach
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PAR: precision approach radar. 2, record 4, English, - PAR%20approach
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- approche PAR
1, record 4, French, approche%20PAR
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PAR : radar d'approche de précision. 2, record 4, French, - approche%20PAR
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche PAR : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - approche%20PAR
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación PAR
1, record 4, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20PAR
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PAR: sigla en inglés que significa "radar de aproximación de precisión". 2, record 4, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20PAR
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 5, English, approach
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movements of traffic entering an intersection from a single direction. 1, record 5, English, - approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
- Signalisation routière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 5, French, approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mouvements de circulation entrant dans un carrefour et provenant d'une même direction. 1, record 5, French, - approche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- approach shot
1, record 6, English, approach%20shot
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- approach stroke 2, record 6, English, approach%20stroke
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deep shot usually initiated from midcourt that gives a player enough time to move toward the net and set up for a first volley; this may be a topspin drive or a slice shot depending on the player's preference. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes "approach shot" is used synonymously with the more specific term "forcing shot", especially in reference to a hard drive rather than a sliced shot after which a player may advance to the net. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Depth on an approach shot. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Attack, backhand, crisp, deep, flat, forehand, short, slice, sneak, solid, stop and hit, topspin, underspin, well-placed approach shot. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To aim, attack, attack behind, contact, develop, drive, execute, guide, hit, land, neglect, place, plan, play, practice, return, scatter, set up, sharpen, toss, underspin an approach shot. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 PHR
To hit an approach shot flat. To hit an approach shot with topspin. To hit an approach shot with underspin. To approach shot bounces. 3, record 6, English, - approach%20shot
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coup d'approche
1, record 6, French, coup%20d%27approche
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- approche 2, record 6, French, approche
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] coup effectué à mi-terrain permettant au joueur de monter au filet, que ce soit à la volée ou après rebond court de la balle. 3, record 6, French, - coup%20d%27approche
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coup d'approche lifté, plat, à contre-pied. 2, record 6, French, - coup%20d%27approche
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Couper un coup d'approche. 2, record 6, French, - coup%20d%27approche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- golpe de aproximación
1, record 6, Spanish, golpe%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- aproximación 1, record 6, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Golpe] ejecutado para preparar la subida a la red. 1, record 6, Spanish, - golpe%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aproximación. Se trata de cualquier golpe con que se prepara la subida a la red. Puede ser tanto cruzado como paralelo o al centro. 1, record 6, Spanish, - golpe%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 7, English, approach
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The route undertaken to reach the technical portions of a climb. 2, record 7, English, - approach
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The approach to that ice climb is quite difficult. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 7, English, - approach
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approach: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 7, English, - approach
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 7, French, approche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approche de la voie de glace est difficile. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 7, French, - approche
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 7, French, - approche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- approach disc
1, record 8, English, approach%20disc
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- mid-range disc 2, record 8, English, mid%2Drange%20disc
correct
- midrange disc 3, record 8, English, midrange%20disc
- midrange 4, record 8, English, midrange
- mid-range 5, record 8, English, mid%2Drange
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disc designed for slower, more stable flight. 6, record 8, English, - approach%20disc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Wolf is an understable mid-range disc designed for making medium range straight and turnover shots. … The Wolf allows any player to learn anhyzer shots with very little effort. 7, record 8, English, - approach%20disc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The typical golf disc falls into one of three categories: driver, midrange or putter. There are dozens of golf discs to chose from depending on a player's style and level of experience. 8, record 8, English, - approach%20disc
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Disc golf terminology. 9, record 8, English, - approach%20disc
Record 8, Key term(s)
- mid range disc
- mid range disk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- disque d'approche
1, record 8, French, disque%20d%27approche
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nouveau sport de disque fait son apparition à Québec, le disc golf. Ce sport individuel très populaire aux États-Unis est comparable au golf, mais avec des disques particuliers tels que le driver, le disque d'approche et le putter, mais aussi le panier dans lequel le disque doit atterrir. 2, record 8, French, - disque%20d%27approche
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour les approches de 40 à 60 mètres, vous pouvez utiliser les disques d'approche. 3, record 8, French, - disque%20d%27approche
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du disc-golf. 4, record 8, French, - disque%20d%27approche
Record 8, Key term(s)
- approche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-09-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Military Training
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 9, English, approach
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The taking of tentative or introductory steps for a particular purpose (as full accomplishment, discussion, acquaintance or solicitation) ... 2, record 9, English, - approach
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... his method of approach to the subject repels most readers. 2, record 9, English, - approach
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used in the context of military training. 3, record 9, English, - approach
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- démarche
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9marche
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- méthode 2, record 9, French, m%C3%A9thode
correct, feminine noun
- approche 3, record 9, French, approche
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Façon d'aborder un problème, de s'attaquer à une question. 4, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9marche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Longtemps tenu pour un anglicisme inutile, cet usage du mot approche est consigné dans tous les dictionnaires. 4, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9marche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthode : terme employé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire. 5, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9marche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfoque
1, record 9, Spanish, enfoque
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- planteamiento 1, record 9, Spanish, planteamiento
masculine noun
- método 1, record 9, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-03-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- approach 1, record 10, English, approach
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total distance measurement that copy on an exhibit is readable. 1, record 10, English, - approach
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 10, French, approche
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la distance totale à laquelle un texte est lisible sur un élément d'exposition. 1, record 10, French, - approche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-02-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- character density
1, record 11, English, character%20density
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of characters recorded per unit of length or area. 1, record 11, English, - character%20density
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- densité de caractères
1, record 11, French, densit%C3%A9%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- approche 1, record 11, French, approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de l'espacement horizontal des caractères. 2, record 11, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad de carácter
1, record 11, Spanish, densidad%20de%20car%C3%A1cter
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- densidad de caracteres 2, record 11, Spanish, densidad%20de%20caracteres
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número de caracteres que se pueden almacenar por unidad de longitud. 2, record 11, Spanish, - densidad%20de%20car%C3%A1cter
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-11-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Diving
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 12, English, approach
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- drive 1, record 12, English, drive
correct, noun
- run 2, record 12, English, run
correct, noun
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- élan
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9lan
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- approche 1, record 12, French, approche
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación
1, record 12, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- impulso 1, record 12, Spanish, impulso
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-11-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fit
1, record 13, English, fit
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- fitting 1, record 13, English, fitting
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lateral space separating type characters. 1, record 13, English, - fit
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 13, French, approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blanc ou espace séparant deux lettres qui se suivent. 1, record 13, French, - approche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-12-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- approaching 1, record 14, English, approaching
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- à l'approche 1, record 14, French, %C3%A0%20l%27approche
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-06-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- approach
1, record 15, English, approach
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jump no.4 ....: To introduce approaches and dockings ... Your instructor will ... position himself about four or five feet immediately in front of you. From this position he will demonstrate moving into you, touching both your hands ... He will then back away and you repeat the exercise yourself. 1, record 15, English, - approach
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- approche
1, record 15, French, approche
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les approches en chute libre concernent le vol relatif (...) L'instructeur et l'élève face à face doivent étudier les variations de l'assiette du corps. (...) L'école d'approche se fait ensuite en une jonglerie corporelle qui consiste à venir de face, de côté, de dos par dérapages successifs, à se retourner et à assurer des prises sur les bras et les jambes du partenaire. 1, record 15, French, - approche
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-06-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- approach to
1, record 16, English, approach%20to
noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- approche de
1, record 16, French, approche%20de
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- approche en 1, record 16, French, approche%20en
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Approche à» n'est pas français. 1, record 16, French, - approche%20de
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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