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CASETE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Video Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cassette
1, record 1, English, cassette
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In photography, a reloadable container for either unexposed or exposed sensitized materials which may be removed from the camera or darkroom equipment under lightened conditions. 1, record 1, English, - cassette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cassette: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - cassette
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Banques et bases de données
- Vidéotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chargeur
1, record 1, French, chargeur
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En photographie, boîte faisant partie d'un magasin que l'on peut recharger et contenant le support sensible, soit vierge, soit impressionné. On peut la séparer au jour de l'appareil de prise de vues ou du matériel de traitement. 1, record 1, French, - chargeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chargeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - chargeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Bancos y bases de datos
- Técnicas de video
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- casete
1, record 1, Spanish, casete
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En fotografía, caja recargable que puede contener material sensible expuesto o no expuesto y que puede separarse de la cámara o del equipo fotográfico bajo condiciones de luz tenue. 1, record 1, Spanish, - casete
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- magnetic tape cassette
1, record 2, English, magnetic%20tape%20cassette
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cassette 1, record 2, English, cassette
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, removable flat case containing two reels and magnetic tape that winds between them, used in storing and retrieving data. 2, record 2, English, - magnetic%20tape%20cassette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the driving mechanisms are not of concern, the terms "cassette" and "cartridge" are sometimes used interchangeably. 2, record 2, English, - magnetic%20tape%20cassette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cassette; magnetic tape cassette: terms standardized by CSA and ISO. 3, record 2, English, - magnetic%20tape%20cassette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare with "magnetic tape cartridge". 3, record 2, English, - magnetic%20tape%20cassette
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tape cassette
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cassette de bande magnétique
1, record 2, French, cassette%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cassette 2, record 2, French, cassette
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit boîtier plat et amovible contenant deux bobines et une bande magnétique entraînée entre elles, et servant au stockage et à l'extraction de données. 3, record 2, French, - cassette%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque les mécanismes d'entraînement ne sont pas essentiels, les termes «cassette» et «cartouche» sont parfois utilisés de façon interchangeable. 3, record 2, French, - cassette%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cassette; cassette de bande magnétique : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA. 4, record 2, French, - cassette%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
comparer avec «cartouche magnétique» et «cartouche de bande magnétique». 4, record 2, French, - cassette%20de%20bande%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- casete de cinta magnética
1, record 2, Spanish, casete%20de%20cinta%20magn%C3%A9tica
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- casete de cinta 1, record 2, Spanish, casete%20de%20cinta
correct, masculine noun
- casete 2, record 2, Spanish, casete
correct, masculine noun
- magazín 2, record 2, Spanish, magaz%C3%ADn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medio de almacenamiento secuencial autocontenido, que consta de cinta magnética y carretes (uno para el suministro y el otro para el enrollado), usado en los sistemas de microcomputadoras (microordenadores) para registro digital de información. 1, record 2, Spanish, - casete%20de%20cinta%20magn%C3%A9tica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- audio cassette
1, record 3, English, audio%20cassette
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- audiocassette 2, record 3, English, audiocassette
correct
- audiotape cassette 3, record 3, English, audiotape%20cassette
correct
- sound cassette 4, record 3, English, sound%20cassette
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanently encased two-reel system of ... audiotape. The tape is usually 150 mils wide and usually recorded at 1-7/8 inches per second. 5, record 3, English, - audio%20cassette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The additions of audiocassettes, broadcast television, and videotape have enriched the materials provided to students studying at home for credit courses ... 6, record 3, English, - audio%20cassette
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- audiocassette
1, record 3, French, audiocassette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- audio-cassette 2, record 3, French, audio%2Dcassette
correct, feminine noun
- cassette audio 3, record 3, French, cassette%20audio
correct, feminine noun
- cassette sonore 4, record 3, French, cassette%20sonore
correct, feminine noun
- cassette 5, record 3, French, cassette
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cassette utilisée pour l'enregistrement et la reproduction des sons. 5, record 3, French, - audiocassette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, quand il n'y a pas de confusion possible avec la vidéocassette, on l'appelle simplement cassette. 5, record 3, French, - audiocassette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des cassettes audio. 6, record 3, French, - audiocassette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- casete
1, record 3, Spanish, casete
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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