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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zombie computer
1, record 1, English, zombie%20computer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zombie 1, record 1, English, zombie
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer that has been implanted with a daemon that puts it under the control of a malicious hacker without the knowledge of the computer owner. 1, record 1, English, - zombie%20computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compared to programs such as viruses or worms that can eradicate or steal information, zombies are relatively benign as they temporarily cripple Web sites by flooding them with information and do not compromise the site's data. 1, record 1, English, - zombie%20computer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur zombie
1, record 1, French, ordinateur%20zombie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zombie 1, record 1, French, zombie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ordinateur contrôlé à distance] qui va servir, à l'insu de son propriétaire, à des actes de piratage. 1, record 1, French, - ordinateur%20zombie
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ordinateur zombi
- zombi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- computadora zombi
1, record 1, Spanish, computadora%20zombi
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ordenador zombi 2, record 1, Spanish, ordenador%20zombi
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
¿Qué es una computadora zombi? La computadora zombi es aquella que ha sido infectada por un código malicioso que le da la posibilidad al [ciberdelincuente] de controlarla en forma remota. 1, record 1, Spanish, - computadora%20zombi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zombi: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el sustantivo "zombi", plural "zombis", es la adaptación al español del anglicismo "zombie". Respecto al plural de las expresiones en las que entra la palabra "zombi", son válidas tanto la estructura en aposición "aparatos/bancos zombi" como la concordancia regular: "aparatos/bancos zombis". 3, record 1, Spanish, - computadora%20zombi
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selfish gene
1, record 2, English, selfish%20gene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selfish genes are parasitic sequences of DNA that increase their own frequency in a population, usually to the detriment of the organisms that carry them. Although most genes can prosper only by contributing to the well-being of their bearers, there are certain times in the life cycle of an organism when genetic elements can potentially cheat and gain a transmission advantage.... Some genes cheat by inserting extra copies of themselves into cells; some cripple or obliterate their genetic counterparts on other chromosomes. A few can even change the sex of their host so that it produces only eggs or sperm favorable to the gene's distribution. Virtually all species, including humans, harbor at least some selfish genes. 1, record 2, English, - selfish%20gene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gène égoïste
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9go%C3%AFste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la théorie du gène égoïste, on considère que l’unité de base des êtres vivants est le gène, ou une séquence génétique. La finalité du gène est de se multiplier. Pour se reproduire, il s’associe avec d’autres gènes d’une façon temporaire ou définitive, en fonction de son intérêt. [...] Certains gènes peuvent être en plusieurs copies dans un organisme. Certains peuvent aller se joindre à un organisme différent de celui dont ils sont issus. Un organisme peut être parasité par des gènes qui ne lui sont pas utiles, mais il peut aussi se débarrasser de gènes qui ne lui sont d’aucune utilité. 2, record 2, French, - g%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A9go%C3%AFste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gen egoísta
1, record 2, Spanish, gen%20ego%C3%ADsta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la teoría del "gen egoísta" afirma que los genes compiten entre sí para asegurarse la supremacía de unos sobre otros. 1, record 2, Spanish, - gen%20ego%C3%ADsta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Social Problems
- Health Law
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mutilate
1, record 3, English, mutilate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- maim 2, record 3, English, maim
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect. 1, record 3, English, - mutilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
To cut off or damage a limb, or other important part of (a person or animal). 1, record 3, English, - mutilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The usual legal meaning given the words "wound," "maim" and "disfigure" are broad enough to cover certain medical procedures .... "To maim" is to injure a person so he is less able to fight or defend himself, and is clearly inclusive of surgical amputation and some psychiatric treatments. 3, record 3, English, - mutilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To "maim" is to cripple, to deprive someone of a limb or its use. It is very close in meaning to "mutilate". 3, record 3, English, - mutilate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Problèmes sociaux
- Droit de la santé
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mutiler
1, record 3, French, mutiler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altérer dans son intégrité physique par une grave blessure. 2, record 3, French, - mutiler
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sens juridique normal des termes «blesser», «mutiler» et «défigurer» est assez large pour comprendre certaines interventions médicales [...]. «Mutiler» est blesser une personne au point de diminuer son aptitude à combattre ou à se défendre, et s'applique donc aux amputations chirurgicales et à certains traitements psychiatriques. 2, record 3, French, - mutiler
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mutilation : Perte accidentelle ou ablation d'un membre, d'une partie externe du corps, qui cause une atteinte irréversible à l'intégrité physique. 3, record 3, French, - mutiler
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Problemas sociales
- Derecho de salud
- Vocabulario general
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mutilar
1, record 3, Spanish, mutilar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crippling conditions in children 1, record 4, English, crippling%20conditions%20in%20children
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apparent cripple 1, record 4, English, - crippling%20conditions%20in%20children
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- affections déformantes chez les enfants 1, record 4, French, affections%20d%C3%A9formantes%20chez%20les%20enfants
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
affections déformantes chez les enfants débats, 23/2/49 p. 861 (2) infirme manifeste déb. 7/3/51-p. 1028 1, record 4, French, - affections%20d%C3%A9formantes%20chez%20les%20enfants
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Rough Carpentry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- jack stud
1, record 5, English, jack%20stud
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cripple stud 2, record 5, English, cripple%20stud
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Less than full length stud, commonly used above door and window openings between the lintel and plate. 3, record 5, English, - jack%20stud
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Any stud that is less than full length. 4, record 5, English, - jack%20stud
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cripple stud. Often refers to the studs found below a window opening. 4, record 5, English, - jack%20stud
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cripple
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Charpenterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poteau nain
1, record 5, French, poteau%20nain
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- potelet 2, record 5, French, potelet
correct, masculine noun
- montant nain 3, record 5, French, montant%20nain
correct, masculine noun
- colombage nain 4, record 5, French, colombage%20nain
avoid, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poteau court, dans une charpente, dans une allège de pan de bois, etc. 4, record 5, French, - poteau%20nain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fléchissement ou rotation du linteau. [...] Éviter de soumettre le linteau à des charges excentrées. Vérifier que le linteau offre une résistance suffisante et qu'il prend totalement appui sur les poteaux nains. 5, record 5, French, - poteau%20nain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colombage : terme parfois utilisé au Canada et au Québec pour désigner chacun des poteaux constituant la charpente d'un pan de bois. 6, record 5, French, - poteau%20nain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
- Carpintería
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pie derecho corto
1, record 5, Spanish, pie%20derecho%20corto
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tide of war
1, record 6, English, tide%20of%20war
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... aircraft of the American aircraft carriers Enterprise, Hornet and Yorktown... sank four carriers at Midway to cripple Japanese naval air power, so turning the tide of war. 2, record 6, English, - tide%20of%20war
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cours de la guerre
1, record 6, French, cours%20de%20la%20guerre
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fiddle
1, record 7, English, fiddle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tax fiddle 2, record 7, English, tax%20fiddle
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A falsification of accounts: a tax fiddle. 3, record 7, English, - fiddle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When government policies cripple the market, people must resort to scams and fiddles. 1, record 7, English, - fiddle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Tax dodging" and "tax evasion" are used in general contexts. 4, record 7, English, - fiddle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fraude fiscale
1, record 7, French, fraude%20fiscale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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