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FREEHAND DRAWING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spatial ability test
1, record 1, English, spatial%20ability%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spatial aptitude test 1, record 1, English, spatial%20aptitude%20test
correct
- space-relations test 1, record 1, English, space%2Drelations%20test
correct
- spatial relations test 1, record 1, English, spatial%20relations%20test
correct
- spatial reasoning test 1, record 1, English, spatial%20reasoning%20test
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test used in personnel selection, etc, of ability to judge and manipulate shapes and sizes, as an element of general intelligence, having a special significance in freehand drawing and technical drawing. 1, record 1, English, - spatial%20ability%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of spatial ability or aptitude tests include the Morrisby Shapes Test, the NIIP Group Tests 80A, 81 and 82, the NIIP Form Relations Test, and the Revised Minnesota Paper Form Board. 1, record 1, English, - spatial%20ability%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also psychological testing and aptitude tests. 1, record 1, English, - spatial%20ability%20test
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spacial ability test
- spacial aptitude test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test d'habileté spatiale
1, record 1, French, test%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20spatiale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drawing
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sketch
1, record 2, English, sketch
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- freehand sketch 2, record 2, English, freehand%20sketch
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sketch :Drawing commonly prepared freehand and not necessarily to scale. [Term and definition standardized by ISO. ] 3, record 2, English, - sketch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Preliminary, freehand presentation drawing. 4, record 2, English, - sketch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Engineering drawings... may be in the form of carefully planned and checked mechanical drawings, or they may be freehand sketches. Usually a sketch precedes the mechanical drawing. 5, record 2, English, - sketch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "rough sketch". 6, record 2, English, - sketch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croquis
1, record 2, French, croquis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- croquis à main levée 2, record 2, French, croquis%20%C3%A0%20main%20lev%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
croquis : Dessin souvent exécuté à la main levée et pas nécessairement dessiné à l'échelle. [Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO]. 3, record 2, French, - croquis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dessin à main levée, sans échelle ni précision rigoureuse, présentant l'aspect général d'une façade, d'une perspective, d'un détail d'exécution, etc. 4, record 2, French, - croquis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En dessin technique, le croquis est la première étape du dessin de description, destiné à représenter les différents objets à exécuter ou à fabriquer. Le croquis est exécuté à main levée, c'est-à-dire sans le secours d'instruments guides, sur papier à dessin ordinaire ou sur papier millimétré; il est fait parfois sur le terrain même s'il s'agit, par exemple, d'un relevé topographique ou de bâtiment. Cependant, si l'on excepte le croquis rapide, destiné simplement à jeter des idées sur le papier, le croquis à main levée doit comporter toute précision utile à l'exécution des dessins plus poussés, qui seront exécutés d'après lui, soit à main levée (études) ou aux instruments (avant-projet, dessin d'exécution). Par conséquent, les cotes, les dimensions, les rapports doivent être exacts afin qu'il n'y ait pas de confusion possible lors de la mise au net. 2, record 2, French, - croquis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un croquis est dit «coté» s'il fait mention de dimensions. 4, record 2, French, - croquis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanical drawing
1, record 3, English, mechanical%20drawing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drawing done with the aid of instruments (as square and compass). 2, record 3, English, - mechanical%20drawing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Engineering drawings... may be in the form of carefully planned and checked mechanical drawings, or they may be freehand sketches. Usually a sketch precedes the mechanical drawing. 3, record 3, English, - mechanical%20drawing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessin aux instruments
1, record 3, French, dessin%20aux%20instruments
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin effectué à l'aide de règles, équerres, compas, etc. 1, record 3, French, - dessin%20aux%20instruments
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-05-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Mathematical Geography
- Plastic Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- freehand drawing
1, record 4, English, freehand%20drawing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- free-hand drawing 2, record 4, English, free%2Dhand%20drawing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a sketch is a freehand drawing.... It will allow you to check the drawing for accuracy and make any changes before your start to make the drawing. 3, record 4, English, - freehand%20drawing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Freehand. Done by hand without measurements or instruments :freehand drawing. 4, record 4, English, - freehand%20drawing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Géographie mathématique
- Arts plastiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dessin à main levée
1, record 4, French, dessin%20%C3%A0%20main%20lev%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin libre effectué spontanément sans l'aide de la règle, du compas, etc. 2, record 4, French, - dessin%20%C3%A0%20main%20lev%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dessin à main levée [...] représente les contours et motifs sans instruments de traçage [...] 3, record 4, French, - dessin%20%C3%A0%20main%20lev%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agrimensura
- Geografía matemática
- Artes plásticas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dibujo a mano alzada
1, record 4, Spanish, dibujo%20a%20mano%20alzada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- freehand method
1, record 5, English, freehand%20method
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- freehand graphic method 2, record 5, English, freehand%20graphic%20method
correct
- inspection method 3, record 5, English, inspection%20method
correct
- fit by eye 4, record 5, English, fit%20by%20eye
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Method which consists in drawing a line freehand in a regular curve through a series of plotted observations. 5, record 5, English, - freehand%20method
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ajustement graphique
1, record 5, French, ajustement%20graphique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ajustement manuel 2, record 5, French, ajustement%20manuel
correct, masculine noun
- méthode de tracé à main levée 3, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20trac%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20main%20lev%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à tracer à main levée une courbe régulière aussi simple que possible, passant à travers des points représentatifs des observations, de façon à ce que les écarts positifs et négatifs de ces points à la courbe se compensent [...] 1, record 5, French, - ajustement%20graphique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-09-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- freehand lettering
1, record 6, English, freehand%20lettering
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
freehand :(adj) executed without mechanical aids or devices(a freehand sketch of a child; took a course in freehand drawing; freehand lettering). 1, record 6, English, - freehand%20lettering
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- exécution manuelle des écritures
1, record 6, French, ex%C3%A9cution%20manuelle%20des%20%C3%A9critures
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Composition de l'écriture. (...) Les trace-lettres ne comportent que très peu de variantes. Les écritures obtenues revêtent un aspect (...) monotone. L'exécution (...) manuelle (...) reste (...) le seul procédé (...) souple. 1, record 6, French, - ex%C3%A9cution%20manuelle%20des%20%C3%A9critures
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-03-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- squaring
1, record 7, English, squaring
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- squaring off 1, record 7, English, squaring%20off
correct
- graticulation 1, record 7, English, graticulation
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method for transferring a drawing to another surface on a different scale, especially to a larger surface that is to be painted, such as a canvas or a wall.(...) the drawing is ruled off into squares, and the same number of squares are then ruled on the surface to which the drawing is to be transferred. Each square of the drawing is then copied freehand onto the corresponding square of the other surface. 1, record 7, English, - squaring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mise au carreau
1, record 7, French, mise%20au%20carreau
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
procédé permettant aux artistes de reproduire à une échelle différente un motif préalablement recouvert d'un quadrillage. 1, record 7, French, - mise%20au%20carreau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1978-06-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Arts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- method of squares 1, record 8, English, method%20of%20squares
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) making a network of squares over the pattern, drawing this net in perspective with corresponding diagonals vanishing at a single point, then sketching freehand the forms that fall within each square. 1, record 8, English, - method%20of%20squares
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Arts plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- méthode du quadrillage 1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thode%20du%20quadrillage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) un quadrillage remplace la vitre et le peintre reporte sur un quadrillage horizontal, point par point, la projection perspective de son modèle, un nu féminin. 1, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20du%20quadrillage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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