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TERMINOLOGIE COMPAREE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

The study, in relation to a given subject field, of terms designating a specialized concept in two or more languages, with a view to determining their equivalence.

OBS

Comparative terminology encompasses both bilingual terminology, involving the study of two languages, and multilingual terminology, involving the study of more than two.

OBS

comparative terminology: term officially approved by the Terminology Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Étude comparative des termes désignant un concept spécialisé dans deux ou de plusieurs langues.

OBS

On dit aussi terminologie bilingue ou terminologie multilingue, suivant que l'étude porte sur deux langues ou plusieurs langues.

OBS

terminologie comparée : terme uniformisé par la Direction de la terminologie, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
DEF

Estudio comparativo de los términos que designan un concepto especializado en dos o más lenguas.

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