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SURVOL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flyby
1, record 1, English, flyby
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fly-by 2, record 1, English, fly%2Dby
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In space flights, a close approach to a celestial body for the purpose of observation ... 2, record 1, English, - flyby
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- survol
1, record 1, French, survol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage d'un engin spatial à proximité d'un astre à étudier, sans mise en orbite autour de l'astre considéré ni impact sur celui-ci. 1, record 1, French, - survol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobrevuelo
1, record 1, Spanish, sobrevuelo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un sobrevuelo es ... una trayectoria en la que una nave pasa cerca de un objeto celeste (Marte, en este caso) sin aterrizar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sobrevuelo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hover
1, record 2, English, hover
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mouseover 2, record 2, English, mouseover
correct, see observation, noun
- mouse-over 3, record 2, English, mouse%2Dover
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fact that the pointer is maintained over an element of a graphical interface with the use of a pointing device without the element being clicked, usually to trigger a specific effect. 4, record 2, English, - hover
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of effects triggered by a hover include displaying text that describes the hovered image, launching an animation, and enlarging the hovered element. 4, record 2, English, - hover
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mouseover; mouse-over: Some authors use these designations even when the pointing device that controls the pointer is not a mouse. 4, record 2, English, - hover
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mouse over
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- survol
1, record 2, French, survol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait que le pointeur soit maintenu sur un élément d'une interface graphique au moyen d'un dispositif de pointage sans qu'un clic soit effectué sur l'élément en question, habituellement pour entraîner la production d'un effet déterminé. 2, record 2, French, - survol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les effets pouvant être entraînés par un survol, on compte par exemple l'affichage de texte décrivant l'image survolée, le lancement d'une animation et l'agrandissement de l'élément survolé. 2, record 2, French, - survol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-03-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overflight
1, record 3, English, overflight
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fly-over 2, record 3, English, fly%2Dover
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Joint Task Force North (JTFN) restricts all aircraft overflights to 2,000 feet within 3 [nautical miles] unless there is an operational necessity. 3, record 3, English, - overflight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overflight: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - overflight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- survol
1, record 3, French, survol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord) (FOIN) limite tout survol à 2000 pieds dans un rayon de 3 [milles marins] à moins de nécessité opérationnelle. 2, record 3, French, - survol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survol : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - survol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sobrevuelo
1, record 3, Spanish, sobrevuelo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sobrevuelo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - sobrevuelo
Record 4 - external organization data 2011-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- browsing
1, record 4, English, browsing
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<text processing> rapid review of displayed text by scrolling 1, record 4, English, - browsing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
browsing: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-23:1994]. 2, record 4, English, - browsing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- survol
1, record 4, French, survol
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
examen rapide, par défilement, d'un texte affiché à l'écran 1, record 4, French, - survol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survol : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-23:1994]. 2, record 4, French, - survol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-12-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Management Operations (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- overview
1, record 5, English, overview
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vue d'ensemble
1, record 5, French, vue%20d%27ensemble
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vue générale 2, record 5, French, vue%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- aperçu 3, record 5, French, aper%C3%A7u
correct, masculine noun
- survol 4, record 5, French, survol
correct, masculine noun
- tour d'horizon 5, record 5, French, tour%20d%27horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- descripción general
1, record 5, Spanish, descripci%C3%B3n%20general
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- panorama general 1, record 5, Spanish, panorama%20general
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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