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CHECK POINT [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Navigation Aids
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- departure point
1, record 1, English, departure%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hack point 2, record 1, English, hack%20point
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A navigational check point used by aircraft as a marker for setting course. 1, record 1, English, - departure%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
departure point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - departure%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point d'origine
1, record 1, French, point%20d%27origine
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de repère de navigation utilisé par le pilote d'un aéronef comme point de départ pour prendre son cap. 1, record 1, French, - point%20d%27origine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point d'origine : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - point%20d%27origine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Military Materiel Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cargo movement request
1, record 2, English, cargo%20movement%20request
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMR 2, record 2, English, CMR
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From this point, [the] 609th [Movement Control Team(MCT) ] soldiers and Kurdish inspectors check with the drivers for a cargo movement request. 3, record 2, English, - cargo%20movement%20request
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cargo movement request; CMR: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - cargo%20movement%20request
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- demande de mouvement de cargaisons
1, record 2, French, demande%20de%20mouvement%20de%20cargaisons
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CMR 2, record 2, French, CMR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
demande de mouvement de cargaisons; CMR : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - demande%20de%20mouvement%20de%20cargaisons
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metering Instruments
- Measuring Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- revenue meter
1, record 3, English, revenue%20meter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Revenue and check meters are used to measure electricity consumption. A revenue meter is installed by the local power company at the supply point to a customer, to record electricity consumption and bill the customer. 2, record 3, English, - revenue%20meter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revenue metre: The use of the term "metre" in this designation is incorrect, as "metre" designates either a unit of measurement or a metrical group. The term "meter" refers to a measuring instrument. 3, record 3, English, - revenue%20meter
Record 3, Key term(s)
- revenue metre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
- Appareils de mesure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compteur de facturation
1, record 3, French, compteur%20de%20facturation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] tout appareil de mesure utilisé pour établir le montant exigible pour la fourniture d'électricité ou de gaz est un compteur de facturation et comprend, par conséquent, les appareils de comptage divisionnaire ou les appareils de comptage proportionnel servant à déterminer les frais d'électricité imposés à chaque consommateur d'un complexe immobilier à unités multiples pour la fourniture d'électricité ou de gaz. 2, record 3, French, - compteur%20de%20facturation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Pumps
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bilge suction valve
1, record 4, English, bilge%20suction%20valve
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each bilge suction line must be provided with a stop valve at the manifold and a check valve at some accessible point in the bilge line to prevent unintended flooding of a space.... open up your engine room bilge suction valve, shaft alley bilge suction valve and lazarette bilge suction valve. 1, record 4, English, - bilge%20suction%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Pompes
- Parties des bateaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouche d'aspiration de cale
1, record 4, French, bouche%20d%27aspiration%20de%20cale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- soupape d'aspiration de cale 2, record 4, French, soupape%20d%27aspiration%20de%20cale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bouches d'aspiration de cale et les dispositifs d'assèchement sur un bateau de pêche divisé en compartiments étanches seront disposés de telle sorte que l'eau qui pourrait pénétrer dans un compartiment étanche principal puisse être rejetée à l'extérieur par au moins une bouche d’aspiration, située dans ce compartiment, et tous les compartiments compris dans chaque division principale seront disposés de façon que l'eau puisse s'écouler vers cette bouche d'aspiration. 1, record 4, French, - bouche%20d%27aspiration%20de%20cale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
- Bombas
- Partes de los barcos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de aspiración de sentina
1, record 4, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20aspiraci%C3%B3n%20de%20sentina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- válvula de succión de sentina 2, record 4, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20succi%C3%B3n%20de%20sentina
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- photo-electrical device 1, record 5, English, photo%2Delectrical%20device
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- photo-optical device 1, record 5, English, photo%2Doptical%20device
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The set point titrator(...) automatically checks, without quantifying, that the value of a given chemical parameter does not exceed or fall below a pre-set value.(...) A photo-electrical device checks whether a colour change takes place or not. This type of apparatus can be used,(...) to keep an automatic check on the running(...) of a carboxyl resin exchanger(...) or of a lime purifier(...) 1, record 5, English, - photo%2Delectrical%20device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dispositif photo-optique
1, record 5, French, dispositif%20photo%2Doptique
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titrimètre à point de consigne (...) contrôle automatiquement, sans la quantifier, que la valeur d'un paramètre chimique demeure toujours inférieure ou supérieure à une valeur de consigne préréglée. (...) Un dispositif photo-optique vérifie l'apparition ou non du virage de la coloration. Un tel appareil permet, (...) le contrôle automatique (...) d'un échangeur à résine carboxylique (contrôle du TAC), d'un épurateur à la chaux (contrôle du TAC ou du TA). 1, record 5, French, - dispositif%20photo%2Doptique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- set point titrator 1, record 6, English, set%20point%20titrator
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- set-point titrator 1, record 6, English, set%2Dpoint%20titrator
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The set point titrator(...) automatically checks, without quantifying, that the value of a given chemical parameter does not exceed or fall below a pre-set value.(...) A photo-electrical device checks whether a colour change takes place or not. This type of apparatus can be used,(...) to keep an automatic check on the running(...) of a carboxyl resin exchanger(...) or of a lime purifier(...) 1, record 6, English, - set%20point%20titrator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- titrimètre à point de consigne
1, record 6, French, titrim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20point%20de%20consigne
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titrimètre à point de consigne (...) contrôle automatiquement, sans la quantifier, que la valeur d'un paramètre chimique demeure toujours inférieure ou supérieure à une valeur de consigne préréglée. (...) Un dispositif photo-optique vérifie l'apparition ou non du virage de la coloration. Un tel appareil permet, (...) le contrôle automatique (...) d'un échangeur à résine carboxylique (contrôle du TAC), d'un épurateur à la chaux (contrôleur du TAC ou du TA). 1, record 6, French, - titrim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20point%20de%20consigne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- roadside check facility
1, record 7, English, roadside%20check%20facility
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the equipment at a road check point used to automatically sort properly equipped commercial vehicles approaching at highway speeds, in order to identify those that meet the conditions for passing through and reduce the risk of congestion. 1, record 7, English, - roadside%20check%20facility
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roadside check facility: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 7, English, - roadside%20check%20facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- installation de contrôle routier
1, record 7, French, installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20routier
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des équipements situés à un point de contrôle routier, qui permettent de trier automatiquement, lorsqu'ils roulent à vitesse normale, des véhicules commerciaux munis des dispositifs appropriés, afin d'identifier ceux qui remplissent les conditions de passage et de diminuer ainsi les risques de congestion. 1, record 7, French, - installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20routier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation de contrôle routier : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 7, French, - installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20routier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- IT Security
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Checkpoint®
1, record 8, English, Checkpoint%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trademark of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 1, record 8, English, - Checkpoint%C2%AE
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Checkpoint
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Sécurité des TI
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Checkpoint®
1, record 8, French, Checkpoint%C2%AE
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom d'un filtre sécuritaire; il sera utilisé dans l'architecture future d'Internet. 1, record 8, French, - Checkpoint%C2%AE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Marque de commerce de Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 1, record 8, French, - Checkpoint%C2%AE
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Checkpoint
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- veterinary examination
1, record 9, English, veterinary%20examination
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- vet check 2, record 9, English, vet%20check
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
I can’t stress how important it is to get a vet check done on a horse you wish to buy... The vet will issue a written report to you. You can also ask the vet whether the horse will be physically suitable for the discipline that you want to use the horse for... The vet will look at the horse's structure and determine whether his feet and bone structure are suitable for what you wish to do with the horse. He’ll also be able to point out any imperfections. He’ll check the horse's vital signs and check for lameness after being exercised. He’ll check the horse's teeth to see if they correspond to the age the seller claims the horse to be and he’ll also look to see whether the equine's teeth have been maintained. Essentially the vet will check the horse's conformation, movement and soundness, wind, gut sounds, heart and lungs, eyesight and hearing. If anything untoward is apparent then it's a chance for further investigation. 3, record 9, English, - veterinary%20examination
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- examen vétérinaire
1, record 9, French, examen%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Photography
- Land Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- control point
1, record 10, English, control%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point located by ground survey with which a corresponding point on a photograph is matched, as a check, in marking mosaics. 2, record 10, English, - control%20point
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 10, English, - control%20point
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Photographie
- Forces terrestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 10, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point localisé topographiquement auquel on fait correspondre un point sur une photographie aérienne pour permettre la confection d'une mosaïque photo. 2, record 10, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de référence : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 10, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Fotografía
- Ejército de tierra
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia
1, record 10, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto situado topográficamente en el terreno que corresponde a un punto de una fotografía y que se utiliza para tomar marcas en los mosaicos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - punto%20de%20referencia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- readback system 1, record 11, English, readback%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
read-back check : A specific check for accuracy of transmission in which the information received by an input device is returned to the sending point and compared with the original information. 2, record 11, English, - readback%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de lecture différée
1, record 11, French, dispositif%20de%20lecture%20diff%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-04-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dump check
1, record 12, English, dump%20check
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A copy of the contents of all the workspace associated with a job or process. If the job or process subsequently fails, it can be restarted at the point at which the dump check was taken. 2, record 12, English, - dump%20check
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de vidage
1, record 12, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vidage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Copie du contenu de la mémoire de travail associée à un travail ou à un processus. 1, record 12, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20de%20vidage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- verificación por vaciado
1, record 12, Spanish, verificaci%C3%B3n%20por%20vaciado
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- control de vaciado 1, record 12, Spanish, control%20de%20vaciado
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-03-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- check station
1, record 13, English, check%20station
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- checking station 1, record 13, English, checking%20station
correct, United States
- check point 2, record 13, English, check%20point
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any point where hunters, fishermen, tourists, and other visitors to an area are counted, registered, or given information, where admission fees are collected and/or where the catch of fish or the bag of game must be reported or delivered. 1, record 13, English, - check%20station
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
check point : term used in the Commonwealth and at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 13, English, - check%20station
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- point de contrôle
1, record 13, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- station de contrôle 2, record 13, French, station%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout poste où les chasseurs, les pêcheurs, les touristes ou toute personne de passage dans une aire donnée, obtient des renseignements, doit enregistrer des prises éventuelles ou s'acquitter de taxes ou de droits d'entrée. 2, record 13, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contrôle : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 13, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-12-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- decontaminate
1, record 14, English, decontaminate
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To remove contamination or the risk of contamination ... 2, record 14, English, - decontaminate
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the hydraulic system fluid is lost to the point that the hydraulic pumps run dry or cavitate, you should change the defective pumps, check filter elements, and decontaminate the system as required. 3, record 14, English, - decontaminate
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- décontaminer
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9contaminer
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- dépolluer 2, record 14, French, d%C3%A9polluer
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éliminer ou atténuer les effets d'une contamination sur quelque chose. 3, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décontaminer; dépolluer : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-11-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
- Photography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- photo-matching technology
1, record 15, English, photo%2Dmatching%20technology
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SmartGate system automates the identity verification process for aircrew crossing Australia's border. It simply performs the face to passport check currently undertaken by a Customs officer. The system uses photo-matching technology to compare a live image taken at the SmartGate transaction point against one or more stored images. 2, record 15, English, - photo%2Dmatching%20technology
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
- Photographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- technologie d'appariement de la photographie
1, record 15, French, technologie%20d%27appariement%20de%20la%20photographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système SmartGate automatise le processus de vérification de l'identité pour l'équipage d'aéronef traversant la frontière de l'Australie. Il compare simplement le visage d'une personne à sa photographie de passeport, vérification présentement effectuée par un agent des douanes. Le système utilise la technologie d'appariement de la photographie pour comparer une image réelle prise au point de transaction SmartGate à une ou plusieurs images enregistrées. 2, record 15, French, - technologie%20d%27appariement%20de%20la%20photographie
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Meteorology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- frost control
1, record 16, English, frost%20control
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Frost Control : Irrigation and Chemical. Irrigation can be used to protect vegetable crops... With the proper equipment, sprinkling must begin as soon as the temperature reaches 34°F. Place a calibrated thermometer at the lowest point of elevation in the field at plant level, facing skyward. To check the accuracy of the thermometer, place it in a water/crushed-ice mixture, stirring occasionally. After 20 minutes, the thermometer should read 30°F. Sprinkling should continue until the air temperature is above 30°F and the ice has melted from the plants. 2, record 16, English, - frost%20control
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Météorologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- lutte antigel
1, record 16, French, lutte%20antigel
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- lutte contre le gel 2, record 16, French, lutte%20contre%20le%20gel
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Techniques, soit préventives ou passives, soit curatives ou actives, visant à prévenir ou à réduire les risques de gel de certaines productions agricoles. 3, record 16, French, - lutte%20antigel
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le domaine agricole, l'intervention sur les facteurs climatiques s'est jusqu'ici cantonnée à des actions qui tendent essentiellement à modifier artificiellement l'environnement immédiat des plantes. On peut citer en particulier, outre la culture sous serres, les brise-vent tendant à réduire l'évapotranspiration des plantes, l'irrigation, la lutte contre le gel qui peut revêtir diverses formes (nuages artificiels de gouttelettes d'eau, humidification du sol, emploi de brûleurs). 4, record 16, French, - lutte%20antigel
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Meteorología
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- lucha contra la helada
1, record 16, Spanish, lucha%20contra%20la%20helada
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-01-23
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- firing chart
1, record 17, English, firing%20chart
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Map, photo map, or grid sheet showing the relative horizontal and vertical positions of batteries, base points, base point lines, check points, targets, and other details needed in preparing firing data. 1, record 17, English, - firing%20chart
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- canevas de tir
1, record 17, French, canevas%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2002-10-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- customs post-clearance 1, record 18, English, customs%20post%2Dclearance
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our ultimate objective here is to do one joint security check at the initial port of entry and only do a customs post-clearance at the final point of destination. 1, record 18, English, - customs%20post%2Dclearance
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- postdédouanement
1, record 18, French, postd%C3%A9douanement
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notre but ultime, ici, est de procéder à une vérification conjointe au port d'entrée initial et à un postdédouanement au point de destination final. 1, record 18, French, - postd%C3%A9douanement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-02-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- VOR aerodrome check point
1, record 19, English, VOR%20aerodrome%20check%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- VOR aerodrome checkpoint 2, record 19, English, VOR%20aerodrome%20checkpoint
- VOR check point 2, record 19, English, VOR%20check%20point
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOR: VHF omnidirectional radio range. 3, record 19, English, - VOR%20aerodrome%20check%20point
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VOR aerodrome check point : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 19, English, - VOR%20aerodrome%20check%20point
Record 19, Key term(s)
- VOR checkpoint
- VOR aerodrome check-point
- VOR check-point
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- point de vérification VOR d'aérodrome
1, record 19, French, point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20VOR%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- point de vérification VOR 2, record 19, French, point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20VOR
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOR : radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF. 3, record 19, French, - point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20VOR%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de vérification VOR d'aérodrome : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 19, French, - point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20VOR%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aeródromos
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de verificación del VOR en el aeródromo
1, record 19, Spanish, punto%20de%20verificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20VOR%20en%20el%20aer%C3%B3dromo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VOR: radiofaro omnidireccional en ondas métricas. 2, record 19, Spanish, - punto%20de%20verificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20VOR%20en%20el%20aer%C3%B3dromo
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de verificación del VOR en el aeródromo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 19, Spanish, - punto%20de%20verificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20VOR%20en%20el%20aer%C3%B3dromo
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- quarter-circle
1, record 20, English, quarter%2Dcircle
correct, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lindsey will trace a quarter-circle around the station, bringing the shuttle to a point a little more than 300 feet in front of the Destiny laboratory and Pressurized Mating Adapter 2. From that point, Lindsey will move Atlantis toward the station at a speed of one tenth of a mile per hour until the two vehicles are just 30 feet apart; there he will pause for a few minutes to check his alignment. Lindsey will gently close the distance until the shuttle's spring-loaded docking mechanism makes contact with the station. The mechanism will be retracted and latches commanded to close, completing the docking process. 1, record 20, English, - quarter%2Dcircle
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quarter-circle: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 2, record 20, English, - quarter%2Dcircle
Record 20, Key term(s)
- quarter circle
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- quart de cercle
1, record 20, French, quart%20de%20cercle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lindsey décrira ensuite un quart de cercle autour de la station pour amener la navette à un point se trouvant à un peu plus de 300 pieds en avant du laboratoire Destiny et de l'adaptateur pressurisé 2. Lindsey amorcera alors l'approche vers la station à la vitesse d'un dixième de mille à l'heure jusqu'à ce que les deux engins ne soient plus séparés que de 30 pieds. Après une pause de quelques minutes pour vérifier son alignement, il se rapprochera délicatement jusqu'à ce que le mécanisme d'amarrage à ressort de la navette entre en contact avec la station. Le mécanisme sera alors rétracté et le verrouillage enclenché, ce qui mettra fin au processus d'amarrage 2, record 20, French, - quart%20de%20cercle
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quart de cercle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 20, French, - quart%20de%20cercle
Record 20, Key term(s)
- quart-de-cercle
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Ship's Organization (Military)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- rounds check point
1, record 21, English, rounds%20check%20point
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- time clock station 1, record 21, English, time%20clock%20station
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rounds check point and time clock station : Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 21, English, - rounds%20check%20point
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du navire (Militaire)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- point de vérification des rondes
1, record 21, French, point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20rondes
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de vérification des rondes : Terminologie officialisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 21, French, - point%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20rondes
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1992-10-20
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- goal regression
1, record 22, English, goal%20regression
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for detecting and analyzing goal interactions during planning. 2, record 22, English, - goal%20regression
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the technique is to check each solution, ensuring that no solution will interfere with the other subgoals already achieved. If an interference occurs with the sequence of subgoal accomplishments, the offending subgoal is moved to an earlier noninterfering point in the sequence. 3, record 22, English, - goal%20regression
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- régression de buts
1, record 22, French, r%C3%A9gression%20de%20buts
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- régression de but 2, record 22, French, r%C3%A9gression%20de%20but
correct, feminine noun
- substitution régressive 2, record 22, French, substitution%20r%C3%A9gressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dérivation de conditions opérationnelles à partir de la définition non opérationnelle du concept-but consiste à propager de façon régressive cette définition non opérationnelle à travers la structure d'explication (...). Ce processus est connu sous le nom de substitution régressive dans le contexte des preuves de programmes, et de régression de but en planification. 2, record 22, French, - r%C3%A9gression%20de%20buts
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En apprentissage par recherche d'explications (...) la principale technique de construction employée est la régression de buts. 1, record 22, French, - r%C3%A9gression%20de%20buts
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-06-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hard pinch
1, record 23, English, hard%20pinch
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pinch which removes enough terminal growth that it can be used as a cutting. 1, record 23, English, - hard%20pinch
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second pinch is called the hard pinch. 2, record 23, English, - hard%20pinch
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pinching removes the terminal growing point of the plant, and causes growth of the lateral branches... A hard pinch, which removes more than one inch of the growing tip, may check the growth of the plant. 1, record 23, English, - hard%20pinch
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique used with cut flower crops. 2, record 23, English, - hard%20pinch
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Floriculture
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- pincement de la tige
1, record 23, French, pincement%20de%20la%20tige
proposal, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plantes ornementales. 1, record 23, French, - pincement%20de%20la%20tige
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-12-02
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- take-off 1, record 24, English, take%2Doff
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As [the horse] approaches the take-off point he will check and shorten stride... In the actual jump... his forehand and neck go up... the hind legs are in position well forward... and... launch the body forward and upward... 2, record 24, English, - take%2Doff
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
During take-off, the horse uses his forces against the ground to propel his body upward and forward. 3, record 24, English, - take%2Doff
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- détente
1, record 24, French, d%C3%A9tente
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- projection 2, record 24, French, projection
feminine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cheval engage ses membres postérieurs sous le corps, soulève l'avant-main [...] puis il se projette en l'air par une brusque détente de ses membres postérieurs. 1, record 24, French, - d%C3%A9tente
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- pre-descent check
1, record 25, English, pre%2Ddescent%20check
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Approaching the descent point, the pilot flying will call for the "Pre-Descent Check". 2, record 25, English, - pre%2Ddescent%20check
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- vérification avant descente
1, record 25, French, v%C3%A9rification%20avant%20descente
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 25, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20avant%20descente
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1982-03-10
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Chemical Engineering
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- lime purifier
1, record 26, English, lime%20purifier
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The set point titrator... automatically checks, without quantifying, that the value of a given chemical parameter does not exceed or fall below a pre-set value.... A photo-electrical device checks whether a colour change takes place or not. This type of apparatus can be used,... to keep an automatic check on the running... of a carboxyl resin exchanger... or of a lime purifier... 1, record 26, English, - lime%20purifier
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Génie chimique
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- épurateur à la chaux
1, record 26, French, %C3%A9purateur%20%C3%A0%20la%20chaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le titrimètre à point de consigne [...] contrôle automatiquement, sans la quantifier, que la valeur d'un paramètre chimique demeure toujours inférieure ou supérieure à une valeur de consigne préréglée. [...] Un dispositif photo-optique vérifie l'apparition ou non du virage de la coloration. Un tel appareil permet, [...] le contrôle automatique [...] d'un échangeur à résine carboxylique (contrôle du TAC), d'un épurateur à la chaux (contrôle du TAC ou du TA). 1, record 26, French, - %C3%A9purateur%20%C3%A0%20la%20chaux
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- carboxyl resin exchanger 1, record 27, English, carboxyl%20resin%20exchanger
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The set point titrator(...) automatically checks, without quantifying, that the value of a given chemical parameter does not exceed or fall below a pre-set value.(...) A photo-electrical device checks whether a colour change takes place or not. This type of apparatus can be used,(...) to keep an automatic check on the running(...) of a carboxyl resin exchanger(...) or of a lime purifier(...) 1, record 27, English, - carboxyl%20resin%20exchanger
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- échangeur à résine carboxylique
1, record 27, French, %C3%A9changeur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sine%20carboxylique
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titrimètre à point de consigne (...) contrôle automatiquement, sans la quantifier, que la valeur d'un paramètre chimique demeure toujours inférieure ou supérieure à une valeur de consigne préréglée. (...) Un dispositif photo-optique vérifie l'apparition ou non du virage de la coloration. Un tel appareil permet, (...) le contrôle automatique (...) d'un échangeur à résine carboxylique (contrôle du TAC), d'un épurateur à la chaux (contrôle du TAC ou du TA). 1, record 27, French, - %C3%A9changeur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sine%20carboxylique
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1980-03-04
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- changeover point 1, record 28, English, changeover%20point
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
compulsory check point by the train crews before departing terminals and changeover points. If the end-to-end radio is not working the train will not leave the terminal.(This does not apply to changeover points) 1, record 28, English, - changeover%20point
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
change-over: conversion to a different function or use of a different method 1, record 28, English, - changeover%20point
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- point de relève
1, record 28, French, point%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve
masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relève : remplacement d'une personne, d'une équipe par une autre dans un travail continu 1, record 28, French, - point%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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