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SURNOM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alias
1, record 1, English, alias
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nickname 2, record 1, English, nickname
correct
- alternate name 3, record 1, English, alternate%20name
correct
- address book entry 4, record 1, English, address%20book%20entry
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] alternate for an O/R [originator/recipient] name or an O/R address. 5, record 1, English, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An alias may be used in a directory. 5, record 1, English, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alias: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 6, record 1, English, - alias
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alias
1, record 1, French, alias
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pseudonyme 2, record 1, French, pseudonyme
correct, masculine noun
- surnom 2, record 1, French, surnom
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autre désignation d'un identificateur d'adresse ou d'une adresse électronique. 3, record 1, French, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'alias peut être utilisé dans un annuaire. 3, record 1, French, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alias : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. 4, record 1, French, - alias
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alias
1, record 1, Spanish, alias
correct, masculine noun, Spain, Mexico
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- seudónimo 2, record 1, Spanish, seud%C3%B3nimo
correct, masculine noun
- apodo 1, record 1, Spanish, apodo
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- nombre corto 3, record 1, Spanish, nombre%20corto
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- nombre lógico 3, record 1, Spanish, nombre%20l%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun, Argentina
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nickname
1, record 2, English, nickname
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A familiar or abbreviated form of a first name. 2, record 2, English, - nickname
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surnom
1, record 2, French, surnom
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom ajouté ou substitué à certains patronymes et que l'usage a adopté. 2, record 2, French, - surnom
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- apodo
1, record 2, Spanish, apodo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- mote 1, record 2, Spanish, mote
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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