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ICONO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pictogram
1, record 1, English, pictogram
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- icon 2, record 1, English, icon
correct, standardized
- pictograph 3, record 1, English, pictograph
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphic symbol, displayed on a screen, to which a user can point with a device, such as a mouse, in order to select a particular function or software application. 4, record 1, English, - pictogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The graphic symbol is usually a pictorial representation. 4, record 1, English, - pictogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pictogram; icon: terms standardized by CSA International and ISO. 5, record 1, English, - pictogram
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ikon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- icône
1, record 1, French, ic%C3%B4ne
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pictogramme 2, record 1, French, pictogramme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- icone 3, record 1, French, icone
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symbole graphique affiché sur un écran et que l'utilisateur peut désigner au moyen d'un dispositif tel qu'une souris afin de sélectionner une fonction ou une application logicielle particulière. 4, record 1, French, - ic%C3%B4ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le symbole graphique est généralement un dessin figuratif stylisé. 4, record 1, French, - ic%C3%B4ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
icône; pictogramme : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA International. 3, record 1, French, - ic%C3%B4ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- icono
1, record 1, Spanish, icono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ícono 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%ADcono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En la interfaz de gráficos del usuario, es un pequeño símbolo en la pantalla que simplifica el acceso a un programa de datos, a una instrucción o un archivo (fichero) de datos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - icono
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por ejemplo, un pequeño cesto de basura puede representar la instrucción para suprimir un archivo (fichero). El ícono se activa poniéndose el cursor sobre el ícono y oprimiendo un botón del ratón o una tecla del teclado. 3, record 1, Spanish, - icono
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nonverbal Communication (Psychology)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- icon
1, record 2, English, icon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Peirce stresses] the importance of icons in the reasoning process. The role of images is also stressed in the distinction between theorematic and corollarial reasonings. 2, record 2, English, - icon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Communication non verbale (Psychologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- icone
1, record 2, French, icone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- signe iconique 2, record 2, French, signe%20iconique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signe qui ressemble à ce qu'il désigne, à son référent. 1, record 2, French, - icone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distinction entre «signes iconiques» et «signes digitaux» favorise une étude plus pertinente des messages que les habituelles classifications technologiques des médias. La question revient à étudier les mérites respectifs des mots et des images. 2, record 2, French, - icone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicación no verbal (Psicología)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- icono
1, record 2, Spanish, icono
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ícono 1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%ADcono
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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