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TOLERANCIA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Toxicology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 1, English, tolerance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- toleration 2, record 1, English, toleration
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Physiological resistance to a toxin. 3, record 1, English, - tolerance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Toxicologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 1, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faculté que présente un organisme vivant à supporter jusqu'à un certain seuil sans dommage apparent les effets chimiques ou physiques auxquels il est exposé. 2, record 1, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Toxicología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 1, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 2, English, tolerance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the upper limit of size and the lower limit of size. 2, record 2, English, - tolerance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tolerance is an absolute value without sign. 2, record 2, English, - tolerance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tolerance: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - tolerance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 2, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre la dimension limite supérieure et la dimension limite inférieure. 2, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tolérance est une valeur absolue qui n'a pas de signe. 2, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tolérance : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tolérance : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Operación de mecanizado (Metalurgia)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 2, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia entre el tamaño del límite superior de tamaño y el tamaño del límite inferior. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tolerancia es un valor absoluto sin signo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- resistance
1, record 3, English, resistance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tolerance 2, record 3, English, tolerance
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plants have been modified to have inheritable characteristics of: -Resistance to a variety of pests. -Resistance to herbicide, draught, excessive heat or cold. 3, record 3, English, - resistance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En biologie, propriété que possède un organisme de s'adapter à un facteur climatique, à un parasite ou à un produit toxique [...] 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Résistance au gel, à la sécheresse, à un herbicide. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
- Producción vegetal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 3, Spanish, tolerancia
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- resistencia 2, record 3, Spanish, resistencia
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La capacidad de una planta para resistir a las condiciones adversas, especialmente la sequedad y la sombra. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tolerancia a la sequía. 3, record 3, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 4, English, tolerance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The permissible deviation from a standard (measurement). 2, record 4, English, - tolerance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 4, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart toléré par rapport à une norme. 2, record 4, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 4, Spanish, tolerancia
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 5, English, tolerance
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a system to provide continuity of operation under various abnormal conditions. 1, record 5, English, - tolerance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolerance : STD-IEEE (term and definition). 2, record 5, English, - tolerance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tolérance du système
1, record 5, French, tol%C3%A9rance%20du%20syst%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tolérance 1, record 5, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un système à assurer la continuité de l'exploitation dans diverses conditions anormales. 1, record 5, French, - tol%C3%A9rance%20du%20syst%C3%A8me
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 5, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Living Matter - General Properties
- Silviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 6, English, tolerance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of an organism or biological process to subsist under a given set of environmental conditions. The range of these under which it can subsist, representing its limits of tolerance, is termed its ecological amplitude. For trees, the tolerance of most practical importance is their ability to grow satisfactorily in the shade of and in competition with other trees. 2, record 6, English, - tolerance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the tolerance of trees for acidity and trace metals may be much higher than for herbaceous plants. 3, record 6, English, - tolerance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
- Sylviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 6, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un organisme (ou d'un mécanisme biologique) à subsister dans une gamme donnée de conditions de milieu. L'étendue de cette gamme, à l'intérieur des limites de tolérance, est appelée amplitude écologique. Quant aux arbres, la tolérance la plus utile à prendre en considération est leur aptitude à pousser à l'ombre d'autres arbres ou en concurrence avec eux. On parle alors d'essences d'ombre ou au contraire d'essences de lumière. 2, record 6, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
- Silvicultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 6, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Crop Protection
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 7, English, tolerance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of plants to endure disease without serious injury or crop loss. 1, record 7, English, - tolerance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Protection des végétaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 7, French, tol%C3%A9rance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'une plante à supporter l'invasion d'un agent pathogène sans accuser de symptômes, ou de dégâts notables. 1, record 7, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Protección de las plantas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 7, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La capacidad de una planta para resistir el desarrollo de un parásito dentro de ella sin dar señales de enfermedad grave. 1, record 7, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tolerance
1, record 8, English, tolerance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Margin allowed in the quantity or quality of previously contracted goods or services. 2, record 8, English, - tolerance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolerance: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 8, English, - tolerance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tolérance
1, record 8, French, tol%C3%A9rance
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marge admise quant à la quantité ou la qualité des marchandises ou des services qui sont l'objet d'un contrat. 1, record 8, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolérance : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 8, French, - tol%C3%A9rance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolerancia
1, record 8, Spanish, tolerancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Margen consentido en la cantidad o calidad de las cosas u obras previamente contratadas. 2, record 8, Spanish, - tolerancia
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolerancia: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 8, Spanish, - tolerancia
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