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NUMERICAL ADDRESS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- IP address
1, record 1, English, IP%20address
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Internet Protocol address 2, record 1, English, Internet%20Protocol%20address
correct
- IP number 3, record 1, English, IP%20number
correct
- Internet Protocol number 4, record 1, English, Internet%20Protocol%20number
correct
- dot address 5, record 1, English, dot%20address
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unique address [that identifies] each node on a TCP/IP [Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol] network and [that is] the combination of a network identifier ... and a unique host identifier ... 6, record 1, English, - IP%20address
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The numerical address [is] made up of four numbers separated by three dots. 7, record 1, English, - IP%20address
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The dotted decimal notation is used to represent IP addresses in the Internet. 8, record 1, English, - IP%20address
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adresse IP
1, record 1, French, adresse%20IP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- adresse de protocole Internet 2, record 1, French, adresse%20de%20protocole%20Internet
correct, feminine noun
- numéro IP 3, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20IP
correct, masculine noun
- numéro de protocole Internet 4, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20protocole%20Internet
correct, masculine noun
- adresse à points 5, record 1, French, adresse%20%C3%A0%20points
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adresse Internet numérique d'un ordinateur [...] composée de 4 nombres [qui] permet d'identifier de façon précise une machine sur le réseau Internet. 6, record 1, French, - adresse%20IP
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les adresses IP numériques (ou adresses IP tout court) sont [...] faites de quatre octets (entiers entre 0 et 255), et représentées sous la forme de quatre nombres séparés par des points. Les nombres ne sont pas aléatoires : afin de simplifier le routage, on essaie d'affecter des adresses contiguës à des machines sur le même réseau interne, comme celui d'une organisation ou entreprise. 2, record 1, French, - adresse%20IP
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dirección IP
1, record 1, Spanish, direcci%C3%B3n%20IP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dirección del protocolo de Internet 2, record 1, Spanish, direcci%C3%B3n%20del%20protocolo%20de%20Internet
correct, feminine noun
- dirección numérica 3, record 1, Spanish, direcci%C3%B3n%20num%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
- número IP 1, record 1, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20IP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- postal code
1, record 2, English, postal%20code
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- postcode 2, record 2, English, postcode
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical or alphanumeric code for use by the public that is assigned to a mailing address for mail sorting and delivery purposes. 3, record 2, English, - postal%20code
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
- Levée et distribution du courrier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- code postal
1, record 2, French, code%20postal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- numéro d'acheminement postal 2, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20d%27acheminement%20postal
correct, masculine noun, Switzerland, France
- numéro postal 3, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20postal
correct, masculine noun, Belgium, Switzerland
- numéro postal d'acheminement 4, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20postal%20d%27acheminement
correct, masculine noun, Switzerland
- NPA 5, record 2, French, NPA
correct, masculine noun, Switzerland
- NPA 5, record 2, French, NPA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code numérique ou alphanumérique à l'usage du public qui est attribué à une adresse postale aux fins de tri et de livraison du courrier. 6, record 2, French, - code%20postal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación postal
- Recogida y distribución del correo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- código postal
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20postal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- prefijo postal 2, record 2, Spanish, prefijo%20postal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El código postal es un esquema que asigna a distintas zonas o lugares de un país un código que, junto con la dirección, sirve para facilitar y mecanizar el encaminamiento de un objeto postal (una pieza de correo como una carta, un sobre, un paquete [...]). No reemplaza la dirección sino que la complementa para facilitar la entrega de un envío. 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20postal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
No hay que olvidar, cuando se escribe a España o a América Latina, señalar el prefijo postal de la ciudad o de la región. 2, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20postal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- employment equity plan
1, record 3, English, employment%20equity%20plan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Act requires the employer to prepare an employment equity plan that contains positive policies and practices to address areas of underrepresentation and to remove employment barriers. The plan must also include numerical goals. 2, record 3, English, - employment%20equity%20plan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plan d'équité en matière d'emploi
1, record 3, French, plan%20d%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27emploi
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plan d'équité en emploi 2, record 3, French, plan%20d%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20emploi
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Loi exige de l'employeur qu'il élabore un plan d'équité en emploi comprenant des règles et usages positifs pour corriger la sous-représentation et pour éliminer les obstacles à l'emploi. Le plan doit aussi contenir des objectifs quantitatifs. 3, record 3, French, - plan%20d%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27emploi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- numerical address
1, record 4, English, numerical%20address
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An "IP Address" consists of the actual numerical address that points to your Web site on the Internet. 1, record 4, English, - numerical%20address
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adresse numérique
1, record 4, French, adresse%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nom de domaine est une adresse Internet qui permet d'être identifié sur le Web. Par exemple "NETGLOBE.NET" est un nom de domaine. C'est la traduction alphabétique d'une adresse numérique [...]. 1, record 4, French, - adresse%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-10-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dual tone multifrequency signalling
1, record 5, English, dual%20tone%20multifrequency%20signalling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Dual-Tone Multifrequency Dialing 2, record 5, English, Dual%2DTone%20Multifrequency%20Dialing
correct
- dual tone multi-frequency signalling 3, record 5, English, dual%20tone%20multi%2Dfrequency%20signalling
correct
- DTMF signalling 3, record 5, English, DTMF%20signalling
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signalling method in which two frequencies, each selected from a group of four, are used to transmit numerical address information. 1, record 5, English, - dual%20tone%20multifrequency%20signalling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- signalisation multifréquence à double tonalité
1, record 5, French, signalisation%20multifr%C3%A9quence%20%C3%A0%20double%20tonalit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression est employée chez Bell Canada. 2, record 5, French, - signalisation%20multifr%C3%A9quence%20%C3%A0%20double%20tonalit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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