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ECHELLE REDUCTION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Micrographics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reduction ratio
1, record 1, English, reduction%20ratio
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reduction 2, record 1, English, reduction
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In micrographics, a measure of the number of times the linear dimensions of an object are reduced when photographed. 1, record 1, English, - reduction%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reduction ratio: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 1, English, - reduction%20ratio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Micrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle de réduction
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En micrographie, nombre par lequel les dimensions linéaires d'un objet sont réduites dans l'image résultante. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle de réduction : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scale of reduction
1, record 2, English, scale%20of%20reduction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scales of reduction most frequently used are as follows. The first four scales, full-size, half-size, quarter size, and eighth-size, are the ones most frequently selected for drawing machine parts, although other scales can be used. 1, record 2, English, - scale%20of%20reduction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following scales for reduction and enlargement are recommended for the drawing of machine parts. 1, record 2, English, - scale%20of%20reduction
Record 2, Key term(s)
- reduction scale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échelle de réduction
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'échelle d'un plan indique la valeur du rapport entre les dimensions dessinées et les dimensions réelles d'une pièce ou d'un mécanisme. On se limitera, sauf en cas de besoin absolument justifié aux échelles suivantes : grandeur d'exécution [...] réduction [...] agrandissement. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1978-08-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reduction ratio
1, record 3, English, reduction%20ratio
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- reduction rate 2, record 3, English, reduction%20rate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relationship between the dimensions of a microimage and the corresponding dimensions of the original or master. 3, record 3, English, - reduction%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reductio ratio is expressed 1:24. 3, record 3, English, - reduction%20ratio
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échelle de réduction 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rapport de réduction 2, record 3, French, rapport%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
correct
- taux de réduction 3, record 3, French, taux%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport des dimensions d'une micro-image aux dimensions correspondantes de l'original ou de la matrice. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Échelle de réduction exprimée sous la forme 1:24. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reduction scale 1, record 4, English, reduction%20scale
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- échelle de réduction
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle de reproduction de valeur numérique inférieure à l'unité. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une échelle de réduction s'exprime de préférence par une fraction dont le numérateur est égal à l'unité. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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