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SYNCHRONIZER [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- synchronizer
1, record 1, English, synchronizer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
synchronizer: an item in the "Timekeeping Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - synchronizer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- synchroniseur
1, record 1, French, synchroniseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
synchroniseur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de chronométrie» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - synchroniseur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- synchromesh
1, record 2, English, synchromesh
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- synchromesh device 2, record 2, English, synchromesh%20device
correct
- synchronizer 3, record 2, English, synchronizer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... these include helical gears and synchromesh devices that synchronize the rotation of gears that are about to be meshed. This eliminates clashing of the gears and makes gear shifting easier. 4, record 2, English, - synchromesh
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
synchronizer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 2, English, - synchromesh
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- synchroniseur
1, record 2, French, synchroniseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de synchronisation 2, record 2, French, dispositif%20de%20synchronisation
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé dans les boîtes de vitesses pour faciliter l'enclenchement des combinaisons d'engrenage en égalisant les vitesses de rotation du pignon et du baladeur à accoupler. 3, record 2, French, - synchroniseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
synchroniseur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - synchroniseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- synchronizer
1, record 3, English, synchronizer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The component of a radar set which generates the timing voltage for the complete set. 2, record 3, English, - synchronizer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Émission et réception radio
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- synchronisateur
1, record 3, French, synchronisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- meuble de synchronisation générale 2, record 3, French, meuble%20de%20synchronisation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le synchronisateur est le cœur du système radar. Il délivre les signaux de base qui définissent les instants d'émission, et divers signaux annexes nécessaires à des opérations en temps réel. Son élément de base est une horloge de très grande stabilité [...] à partir de laquelle sont engendrés les signaux de synchronisation. 3, record 3, French, - synchronisateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synchronizer
1, record 4, English, synchronizer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device with two or more sprocketed gangs to hold picture and track in sync. 2, record 4, English, - synchronizer
Record 4, Key term(s)
- synchroniser
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- synchroniseuse
1, record 4, French, synchroniseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui synchronise l'image et le son dans un film. 2, record 4, French, - synchroniseuse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-04-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- synchronizer
1, record 5, English, synchronizer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-function device which, together with a tape recorder or other type of playback, operates other equipment; i.e. signals for a slide change. 1, record 5, English, - synchronizer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- synchronisateur
1, record 5, French, synchronisateur
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Magnétophone sans synchronisateur incorporé. (...) On devra tout d'abord mesurer avec précision le temps de réponse du passe-vues (...) On repérera avec soin la position normale du synchronisateur, généralement placé après les têtes du magnétophone, c'est-à-dire à droite de celui-ci. 1, record 5, French, - synchronisateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1980-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- synchronizer
1, record 6, English, synchronizer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TACAN bearing validity is generated by the TACAN 15-Hz synchronizer circuit which is converted to produce a 28-Vdc valid signal that is fed to the ANIB. 1, record 6, English, - synchronizer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- synchroniseur
1, record 6, French, synchroniseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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