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SURVOLER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hover over
1, record 1, English, hover%20over
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hover 2, record 1, English, hover
correct, verb
- mouse over 3, record 1, English, mouse%20over
correct, see observation, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maintain the pointer over an element of a graphical interface with the use of a pointing device without clicking on the element, usually to trigger a specific effect. 4, record 1, English, - hover%20over
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of effects triggered by hovering over an element of a graphical interface include displaying text that describes the hovered image, launching an animation, and enlarging the hovered element. 4, record 1, English, - hover%20over
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mouse over: Some authors use this designation even when the pointing device that controls the pointer is not a mouse. 4, record 1, English, - hover%20over
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mouse-over
- mouseover
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- survoler
1, record 1, French, survoler
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maintenir le pointeur sur un élément d'une interface graphique au moyen d'un dispositif de pointage sans cliquer sur l'élément en question, habituellement pour entraîner la production d'un effet déterminé. 2, record 1, French, - survoler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les effets pouvant être entraînés par le fait de survoler un élément d'une interface graphique, 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 1, French, - survoler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fly over
1, record 2, English, fly%20over
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Airframes are programmed to fly over forward areas of the battlefield. 2, record 2, English, - fly%20over
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- survoler
1, record 2, French, survoler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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