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PSEUDOCODE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pseudocode
1, record 1, English, pseudocode
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pseudo code 2, record 1, English, pseudo%20code
correct, standardized
- P-code 3, record 1, English, P%2Dcode
correct
- pseudo-code 4, record 1, English, pseudo%2Dcode
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of constructs from a programming language with those of natural language that is not necessarily computer-processible, but intended to make the design of a program manifest to human readers. [Definition standardized by ISO/IEC.] 5, record 1, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A code that requires translation prior to execution. Pseudocode can be used as an aid in program development by using English-like terms to describe program structures. [Definition officially approved by GESC.] 6, record 1, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: IF the data arrive faster than expected, THEN reject every third input. ELSE process all data received. ENDIF. 5, record 1, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pseudo code: term standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 7, record 1, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pseudocode: term standardized by ISO/IEC; officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 7, record 1, English, - pseudocode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pseudocode
1, record 1, French, pseudocode
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pseudo-code 2, record 1, French, pseudo%2Dcode
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison d'éléments d'un langage de programmation et d'un langage naturel, qui n'est pas nécessairement traitable par ordinateur, mais a pour but d'expliquer à un lecteur humain la conception d'un programme. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO/CEI.] 3, record 1, French, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Code nécessitant une traduction en vue de son exécution, qui peut être utilisé comme outil de mise au point d'un programme (notamment en mode conversationnel) pour décrire la structure de ce programme par l'emploi de noms symboliques. [Définition uniformisée par le CNGI.] 4, record 1, French, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : SI les données arrivent plus vite que prévu, ALORS rejeter un article sur trois, SINON traiter toutes les données reçues. FINDESI. 3, record 1, French, - pseudocode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pseudocode : terme normalisé par l'ISO/CEI; uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 5, record 1, French, - pseudocode
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje de programación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- seudocódigo
1, record 1, Spanish, seudoc%C3%B3digo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- código P 1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20P
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Código arbitrario, independiente del equipo de computación, diseñado para conveniencia en la programación, y que debe ser traducido en un código de computadora (ordenador) si ha de dirigir la máquina. 2, record 1, Spanish, - seudoc%C3%B3digo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Método para traducir un código fuente a un código intermedio, llamado código P, mediante un compilador, y reprocesarlo después utilizando un intérprete especial de código P en una máquina anfitriona, para obtener un código objeto ejecutable. 2, record 1, Spanish, - seudoc%C3%B3digo
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pseudocode
1, record 2, English, pseudocode
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
combination of language constructs from a programming language with those of natural language that is not necessarily computer-processible, but intended to make the design of a program manifest to human readers 1, record 2, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: IF the data arrive faster than expected, THEN reject every third input. ELSE process all data received. ENDIF. 1, record 2, English, - pseudocode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pseudocode: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 2, English, - pseudocode
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pseudocode
1, record 2, French, pseudocode
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
combinaison d'éléments d'un langage de programmation et d'un langage naturel, qui n'est pas nécessairement traitable par ordinateur, mais a pour but d'expliquer à un lecteur humain la conception d'un programme 1, record 2, French, - pseudocode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : SI les données arrivent plus vite que prévu, ALORS rejeter un article sur trois. SINON traiter toutes les données reçues. FINDESI. 1, record 2, French, - pseudocode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pseudocode : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 2, French, - pseudocode
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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