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C.T.S. [3 records]

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Record 1 2004-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

The range of computer operations used to assist the process of typesetting.

OBS

In its simple application, it is concerned with automatic justification, hyphenation and the advantages associated with stored data for typesetting different typefaces and sizes. In a more sophisticated approach, it embraces display, page make-up, sorting, updating, merging and the information for avoiding re-keyboarding.

Key term(s)
  • CTS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Éditique
DEF

Série d'opérations comprenant la mémorisation de données sous forme numérique, le traitement de texte et la composition proprement dite.

OBS

Il peut s'agir d'un système simple qui laisse à l'ordinateur le soin de justifier les lignes et de couper les mots ou, encore, d'un système plus complexe allant jusqu'au système de composition de pages complètes comportant un terminal d'édition.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Composición (Imprenta)
  • Publicación electrónica
DEF

Uso de una computadora (ordenador) [...] para procesar un medio de entrada, resultante en un medio de salida alineado en los márgenes, con guiones y configurado en forma de imprenta.

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Record 2 1992-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

National Master Specifications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Dans la table des matières du Devis directeur national.

Spanish

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Record 3 1988-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Safety
  • Rail Traffic Control
CONT

CN has determined that there will be a new classification of detector called a commuter train site (C.T.S.. This designation will be given to detectors (with Talker Systems) that are located on lines with a high density of commuter train traffic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

Cette installation se compose de différents appareils : détecteurs de boîtes chaudes et de pièces traînantes, automate vocal, etc.

Spanish

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