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SURNOM [2 records]

Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

[An] alternate for an O/R [originator/recipient] name or an O/R address.

OBS

An alias may be used in a directory.

OBS

alias: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Autre désignation d'un identificateur d'adresse ou d'une adresse électronique.

OBS

L'alias peut être utilisé dans un annuaire.

OBS

alias : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
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Record 2 2007-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

A familiar or abbreviated form of a first name.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
DEF

Nom ajouté ou substitué à certains patronymes et que l'usage a adopté.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
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