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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2020-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
CONT

An installation program or installer is a computer program that installs files, such as applications, drivers, or other software, onto a computer. Some installers are specifically made to install the files they contain; other installers are general-purpose and work by reading the contents of the software package to be installed.

Key term(s)
  • installation programme
  • install programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
CONT

IAMs [inertially aided munitions] are general-purpose munitions that are equipped with an internal guidance package which is often based on global positioning system(GPS) technology.

OBS

inertially aided munition: term usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • inertially aided munitions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes de haute technicité
CONT

Les MAI [munitions à inertie] sont des munitions polyvalentes équipées d’un dispositif à guidage interne qui repose souvent sur la technologie du système de positionnement global (GPS).

OBS

munition à inertie : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • munitions à inertie

Spanish

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