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FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT [14 records]

Record 1 2025-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Emergency Management
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Telephone Switching
CONT

Emergency call routing function(ECRF) : A functional element in an ESInet [emergency services Internet Protocol network], which is a LoST [Location-to-Service Translation] protocol server where location information(either civic address or geo-coordinates) serves as input to a mapping function that returns information used to route an emergency call toward the appropriate PSAP [public safety answering point] for the caller's location or towards a responder agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Commutation téléphonique
CONT

Les fonctions d'acheminement des appels d'urgence sont un élément fonctionnel d'un [réseau IP des services d'urgence].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Gestión de emergencias
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
  • Conmutación telefónica
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Record 2 2024-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

[A] functional element that constructs an AI [artificial intelligence] system.

OBS

AI component: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Key term(s)
  • component of artificial intelligence
  • component of AI

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Élément fonctionnel qui compose un système d'IA [intelligence artificielle].

OBS

composant intelligent : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Demolition (Military)
DEF

An estimate of the effect of an engagement on the capability of a target to perform its intended function.

OBS

[A functional damage] assessment includes an estimate of the time required for recuperation or replacement of the target element or target function.

OBS

functional damage assessment: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel in 2017.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Destruction (Militaire)
DEF

Évaluation de l’effet d’un engagement sur la fonctionnalité d’une cible.

OBS

[Une évaluation des dommages fonctionnels] est accompagnée d'une estimation du délai approximatif de récupération des capacités fonctionnelles.

OBS

évaluation des dommages fonctionnels : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées en 2017.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Distinct functional element of a cycle.

OBS

phase: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Chacun des changements, des aspects successifs d'un phénomène en évolution.

OBS

phase : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 5 2014-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A sequence of functional, operational, and calibrational tests to determine the condition and status of a weapon system or element thereof.

OBS

checkout: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Séquence d'épreuves relatives au fonctionnement, à la mise en œuvre et à l'étalonnage d'un système d'armes ou d'un de ses éléments, qui a pour but de vérifier la situation et le bon état de celui-ci.

OBS

vérification systématique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de armas
DEF

Secuencia de pruebas de funcionamiento y de puesta en marcha y calibración para determinar el estado de un sistema de armas o de uno de sus elementos.

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Record 6 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The supporting tissue or matrix of an organ, as distinguished from its functional element, or parenchyma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Tissu de base, qui constitue la charnière d'un organe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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Record 7 - external organization data 2006-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
13.04.15 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

functional unit that converts the code element of a character into the graphic representation of the character for display

OBS

character generator: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
13.04.15 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

unité fonctionnelle qui, à partir du codet correspondant à un caractère, fournit sa représentation graphique à afficher

OBS

générateur de caractères : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Graphics
  • Software
DEF

Information that is stored in a computer system that can be displayed and used in an interactive manner and is designed to explain an application's functional windows or an element of those windows.

CONT

An average student takes easily advantage of on-line help and corrections whereas a weaker student may be blocked if the tutor does not help him sufficiently.

CONT

The ADVISOR is to be capable of supporting three main functions. First, to introduce neophyte users to the system, it must operate as an intelligent tutor ... Second, it must provide on-line help in response to user initiated requests. This help must be meaningful in relation to assisting the user achieve the immediate goal.

CONT

... TEV can provide on-line help to enable users to become more present-oriented and to deal with the immediacy of particular problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Infographie
  • Logiciels
DEF

Aide que l'utilisateur peut consulter à l'écran pendant que tourne un programme d'application.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Informática
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
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Record 9 2004-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Video Technology
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Electronic Publishing
DEF

A functional unit that converts the code element of a character into the graphic representation of the character for display.

OBS

character generator: term standardized by ISO and CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Éditique
DEF

Unité fonctionnelle qui, à partir du code correspondant à un caractère, fournit sa représentation graphique à afficher.

OBS

générateur de caractères : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Técnicas de video
  • Composición (Imprenta)
  • Publicación electrónica
DEF

En el procesamiento de palabras es el medio dentro de un equipo para la generación de caracteres o símbolos visuales desde datos codificados.

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Record 10 2003-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The European Government, through ESA, shall provide :--as a user element, the European pressurized laboratory(including basic functional outfitting) ;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Les Gouvernements européens, par l'intermédiaire de l'ASE, fournissent : -- à titre d'élément destiné aux utilisateurs, le laboratoire pressurisé européen (y compris l'équipement fonctionnel de base); [...]

Spanish

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Record 11 2002-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology
CONT

The WAC is an intelligent network element that interfaces between FWA Cell Station(WCS) and DS1 rate facilities. Functional block diagram of WAC is operator dependent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences

Spanish

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Record 12 1999-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Elements
DEF

[For building component] A part of a building too complex to be called a building element; for instance, a wall, door, roof, or window, all of which may be built of several elements. The electrical, plumbing, gas or other services also contain building components.

DEF

[For element of construction] Part of a building or structure having its own functional identity. Examples are foundation, floor, roof, wall.

OBS

See also "structural assembly".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments du bâtiment
DEF

Partie constitutive de la construction, plus ou moins complexe, ayant une individualité fonctionnelle propre (ex. : un mur, un plancher, une cloison).

Spanish

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Record 13 1994-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport Personnel and Services
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Regulations (Water Transport)
DEF

Person delegated to be in charge of a specific element of cabin service and who, while under the overall direction of the Flight Service Director, is responsible for the functional direction of cabin personnel involved in that element of the cabin service.

OBS

Official title no. 6145-114 of the Canadian Classification OF Occupations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Réglementation (Transport par eau)
DEF

Personne à qui l'on confie la charge d'un élément précis du service de cabine et qui, sous la responsabilité générale du directeur de bord, dirige le travail du personnel assurant cet élément de service.

OBS

Appellation officielle n° 6145-114 de la classification canadienne descriptive des professions.

OBS

Terme principalement employé en marine de commerce

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Personal y servicios (Transporte aéreo)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
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Record 14 1990-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

Metafile element that describes the functional content, format, default conditions, identification, and characteristics of the Metafile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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