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CALCULATEUR [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 1, English, computer
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention. 2, record 1, English, - computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A computer may consist of a stand-alone unit or several interconnected units. 2, record 1, English, - computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a digital computer. 2, record 1, English, - computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]; term standardized by CSA International. 3, record 1, English, - computer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 1, French, calculateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité fonctionnelle qui est capable d'effectuer des calculs importants, comportant de nombreuses opérations arithmétiques et opérations logiques, sans intervention humaine. 2, record 1, French, - calculateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un calculateur peut se composer d'une seule ou de plusieurs unités interconnectées. 2, record 1, French, - calculateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, le terme ordinateur est souvent utilisé dans un sens général pour désigner un calculateur. 2, record 1, French, - calculateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Les calculateurs sont les] précurseurs de toutes les machines modernes [désignées par le terme «ordinateur».] On a abandonné le terme de calculateur car, même si le calcul représente encore le mode de fonctionnement d'un ordinateur, les fonctionnalités sont plus étendues. D'autre part, la part de calcul est souvent dissimulée. 3, record 1, French, - calculateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition normalisée par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]; terme normalisé par la CSA International. 4, record 1, French, - calculateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- computador
1, record 1, Spanish, computador
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- computadora 1, record 1, Spanish, computadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- ordenador 1, record 1, Spanish, ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad funcional que puede ejecutar computaciones sustanciales, incluyendo numerosas operaciones aritméticas y lógicas sin intervención humana. 1, record 1, Spanish, - computador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En inglés, en procesamiento de información, el término computador usualmente se refiere a un computador digital. 1, record 1, Spanish, - computador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 2, English, computer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calculating device which contains the circuits for analyzing the information from all the sensors, and calculating corrections. 1, record 2, English, - computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applies to the Leopard. 2, record 2, English, - computer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 2, French, calculateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ordinateur traitant les informations provenant des différents capteurs du char et établissant les corrections requises. 1, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'applique au Leopard. 2, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - calculateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2006-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer
1, record 3, English, computer
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations and logic operations without human intervention 1, record 3, English, - computer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A computer may consist of a stand-alone unit or several interconnected units. 1, record 3, English, - computer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, in information processing, the term computer usually refers to a digital computer. 1, record 3, English, - computer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 3, English, - computer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 3, French, calculateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
unité fonctionnelle qui est capable d'effectuer des calculs importants, comportant de nombreuses opérations arithmétiques et opérations logiques, sans intervention humaine 1, record 3, French, - calculateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un calculateur peut se composer d'une seule ou de plusieurs unités interconnectées. 1, record 3, French, - calculateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, le terme ordinateur est souvent utilisé dans un sens général pour désigner un calculateur. 1, record 3, French, - calculateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
calculateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993]. 2, record 3, French, - calculateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- evaluator 1, record 4, English, evaluator
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- calculateur
1, record 4, French, calculateur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calculateur avec self-test auto-diagnostic embarqué. 2, record 4, French, - calculateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- estimator 1, record 5, English, estimator
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- préposé aux devis
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20devis
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chiffreur 1, record 5, French, chiffreur
masculine noun
- calculateur 1, record 5, French, calculateur
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
personne chargée d'évaluer ce qui peut coûter un travail projeté (Glossaire 57) 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20devis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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