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ESTIMATION [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- appraisal
1, record 1, English, appraisal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appréciation
1, record 1, French, appr%C3%A9ciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 1, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho procesal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- valoración
1, record 1, Spanish, valoraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Estimating (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- appraisal
1, record 2, English, appraisal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- appraisement 2, record 2, English, appraisement
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valuation, especially of land, buildings, machinery, and equipment. The valuation may be made on one of several bases, e.g. replacement cost, replacement cost less observed depreciation, market value. 3, record 2, English, - appraisal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évaluation à dire d'expert
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A0%20dire%20d%27expert
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appréciation 1, record 2, French, appr%C3%A9ciation
correct, feminine noun
- expertise 1, record 2, French, expertise
correct, feminine noun
- estimation 1, record 2, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
- évaluation 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travail fait par un spécialiste, appelé généralement un expert, à qui on demande son avis sur la situation d'une affaire et, plus particulièrement, sur la valeur de terrains, de bâtiments et d'équipements. La valeur ainsi déterminée peut être le coût de remplacement, le coût de remplacement diminué de l'amortissement constaté, ou encore le prix du marché. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A0%20dire%20d%27expert
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
- Evaluación y estimación (Construcción)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- evaluación
1, record 2, Spanish, evaluaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- estimate
1, record 3, English, estimate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimate: an item in the "Documentary Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - estimate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- estimation
1, record 3, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimation : objet de la classe «Objets documentaires» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 3, French, - estimation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Document Classification (Library Science)
- Records Management (Management)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- appraisal
1, record 4, English, appraisal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The monetary evaluation of gifts of manuscripts. 1, record 4, English, - appraisal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évaluation
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- estimation 1, record 4, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon les méthodes d'évaluation et la raison pour laquelle les documents sont achetés, on peut arriver à des prix tout à fait différents. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clasificación de documentos (Biblioteconomía)
- Gestión de documentos (Gestión)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- avalúo
1, record 4, Spanish, aval%C3%BAo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- accounting estimate
1, record 5, English, accounting%20estimate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- estimate 2, record 5, English, estimate
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approximation of a monetary amount in the absence of a precise means of measurement. 3, record 5, English, - accounting%20estimate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accounting estimate: This term is used for an amount measured at fair value where there is estimation uncertainty, as well as for other amounts that require estimation. 3, record 5, English, - accounting%20estimate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- estimation comptable
1, record 5, French, estimation%20comptable
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 5, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
- estimé 3, record 5, French, estim%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approximation d'une valeur monétaire en l'absence de moyen de mesure précis. 4, record 5, French, - estimation%20comptable
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimation comptable : Cette expression est employée à la fois pour les montants évalués en juste valeur pour lesquels il existe une incertitude et pour les autres montants nécessitant une estimation. 4, record 5, French, - estimation%20comptable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimación
1, record 5, Spanish, estimaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Probability (Statistics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- statistical estimate
1, record 6, English, statistical%20estimate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- estimate 2, record 6, English, estimate
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical values assigned to parameters of a distribution function, on the basis of evidence from samples ... 1, record 6, English, - statistical%20estimate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimate : term standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - statistical%20estimate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- estimation
1, record 6, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- valeur estimée 2, record 6, French, valeur%20estim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimation : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR et l'ISO. 3, record 6, French, - estimation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Probabilidad (Estadística)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimación
1, record 6, Spanish, estimaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Probability (Statistics)
- Statistical Methods
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- estimation
1, record 7, English, estimation
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- statistical estimation 2, record 7, English, statistical%20estimation
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimation: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - estimation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
- Méthodes statistiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- estimation
1, record 7, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] résultat peut s'exprimer soit par une simple valeur numérique (estimation ponctuelle), soit par un intervalle de confiance (estimation par intervalle). 2, record 7, French, - estimation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
estimation : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - estimation
Record 7, Key term(s)
- estimation statistique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Probabilidad (Estadística)
- Métodos estadísticos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimado
1, record 7, Spanish, estimado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Probability (Statistics)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- by estimation
1, record 8, English, by%20estimation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloud amounts are expressed in terms of the fraction of the sky covered. For some purposes, tenths of sky are used, and for others, eighths. This part of the observation is almost always entirely non-instrumental. From an observation point commanding an unobstructed view of the sky, the amount of cloud may be determined by estimation. 1, record 8, English, - by%20estimation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- à l'estime
1, record 8, French, %C3%A0%20l%27estime
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nébulosité. Fraction de ciel couverte par des nuages, quels qu'ils soient, à un moment donné et sur une station déterminée. (On évalue la nébulosité à l'estime). 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27estime
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Agriculture - General
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- estimate
1, record 9, English, estimate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- estimated value 2, record 9, English, estimated%20value
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A judgment of the approximate volume or yield of a crop or of a timber stand made from incomplete data. 3, record 9, English, - estimate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- estimée
1, record 9, French, estim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- estimation 1, record 9, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística
- Agricultura - Generalidades
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimación
1, record 9, Spanish, estimaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-12-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Real Estate
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- appraisal
1, record 10, English, appraisal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- appraisement 2, record 10, English, appraisement
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process through which conclusions of property value are obtained. 3, record 10, English, - appraisal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Immobilier
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- évaluation
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 10, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
- expertise 3, record 10, French, expertise
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
- Bienes raíces
- Administración federal
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- avalúo
1, record 10, Spanish, aval%C3%BAo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- evaluación 2, record 10, Spanish, evaluaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método para determinar el valor de un bien mueble o inmueble de acuerdo con los precios vigentes en el mercado y con su desgaste para fines mercantiles; se realiza para: un crédito, seguro, peritaje, juicio, compra-venta, y tendrá validez oficial de tres meses. Sus datos principales son: valor de reposición, remanente de vida útil y depreciación. 1, record 10, Spanish, - aval%C3%BAo
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- estimation 1, record 11, English, estimation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- appraisal 1, record 11, English, appraisal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- estimation
1, record 11, French, estimation
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- estimado
1, record 11, Spanish, estimado
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-05-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- valuation
1, record 12, English, valuation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An estimate or act of processing of value. This will frequently be done through the process of an appraisal. 2, record 12, English, - valuation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- évaluation
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 12, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- justiprecio
1, record 12, Spanish, justiprecio
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tasación o valoración de una cosa, generalmente efectuada por peritos. 1, record 12, Spanish, - justiprecio
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-05-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Aids (Psychology)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rating
1, record 13, English, rating
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most widely used method of measuring personality traits. The person's score on a given trait dimension is determined by his placement on a rating scale by a rater. 1, record 13, English, - rating
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aides au diagnostic (Psychologie)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- notation
1, record 13, French, notation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- évaluation 1, record 13, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
- estimation 1, record 13, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
- appréciation 1, record 13, French, appr%C3%A9ciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attribution à un sujet, ou à une conduite, d'une certaine note pour une modalité considérée de ce sujet ou de cette conduite. 1, record 13, French, - notation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-04-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cast off
1, record 14, English, cast%20off
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- casting off 2, record 14, English, casting%20off
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An estimate by the printer of the number of pages in a given type size and page area that copy, exclusive of headlines and white lines, will occupy when set up in type. 1, record 14, English, - cast%20off
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cast off is the basis of the printer's estimate of production costs which he submits to the publisher. There are several methods, choice being influenced by the nature and quality of copy .... 1, record 14, English, - cast%20off
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- calibrage
1, record 14, French, calibrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- estimation 2, record 14, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calcul du nombre de lignes que donnera une copie lorsqu'elle sera composée dans un caractère déterminé, sur une justification en rapport avec le format de l'imprimé à réaliser. Par extension, évaluation de l'encombrement du texte d'un ouvrage (nombre de pages) compte tenu du caractère, de la justification et de la hauteur de la page. 1, record 14, French, - calibrage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- esteemed value
1, record 15, English, esteemed%20value
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value a coin is thought to be worth. 1, record 15, English, - esteemed%20value
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: value (noun). 1, record 15, English, - esteemed%20value
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- valeur d'appréciation
1, record 15, French, valeur%20d%27appr%C3%A9ciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- estimation 1, record 15, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
- évaluation 1, record 15, French, %C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-04-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- expansion
1, record 16, English, expansion
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- extension
1, record 16, French, extension
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- estimation 1, record 16, French, estimation
correct
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1989-03-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Real Estate
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approximate method of estimating cost of buildings. The volume is multiplied by a figure which empirically, would represent the equitable average cost of a unit volume of a building. See, estimate, appraisal see, evaluation. 1, record 17, English, - cubing
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Immobilier
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- estimation 1, record 17, French, estimation
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1980-10-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Coal-Derived Fuels
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- estimate
1, record 18, English, estimate
correct, noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- estimation
1, record 18, French, estimation
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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