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TMS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- truth maintenance system
1, record 1, English, truth%20maintenance%20system
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 2, record 1, English, TMS
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knowledge-based system that maintains the truth of its knowledge base by keeping track of the dependencies between beliefs. 3, record 1, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Truth maintenance consists mainly of deleting knowledge items that have led to false inferences. 3, record 1, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
truth maintenance system; TMS : designations and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 1, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de maintien vérifonctionnel
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de maintien de la cohérence 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20de%20la%20coh%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système à base de connaissances qui maintient la validité de sa base de connaissances en vérifiant les interdépendances de ses croyances. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La validité est maintenue principalement en éliminant les éléments de connaissance qui ont conduit à des inférences fausses. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de maintien vérifonctionnel : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- truth maintenance system
1, record 2, English, truth%20maintenance%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 2, English, TMS
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
knowledge-based system that maintains the truth of its knowledge base by keeping track of the dependencies between beliefs 1, record 2, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Truth maintenance consists mainly of deleting knowledge items that have led to false inferences. 1, record 2, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
truth maintenance system; TMS : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-28 : 1995]. 2, record 2, English, - truth%20maintenance%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de maintien vérifonctionnel
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
système à base de connaissances qui maintient la validité de sa base de connaissances en vérifiant les interdépendances de ses croyances 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La validité est maintenue principalement en éliminant les éléments de connaissance qui ont conduit à des inférences fausses. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de maintien vérifonctionnel : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20maintien%20v%C3%A9rifonctionnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
1, record 3, English, transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 3, English, TMS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- transmagnetic stimulation 2, record 3, English, transmagnetic%20stimulation
correct
- TMS 2, record 3, English, TMS
correct
- TMS 2, record 3, English, TMS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS) is a noninvasive method to cause depolarization or hyperpolarization in the neurons of the brain. TMS uses electromagnetic induction to induce weak electric currents using a rapidly changing magnetic field; this can cause activity in specific or general parts of the brain with little discomfort, allowing for study of the brain's functioning and interconnections. 3, record 3, English, - transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An electromagnetic coil is held against the forehead and short electromagnetic pulses are administered through the coil. The magnetic pulse easily passes through the skull, and causes small electrical currents that stimulate nerve cells in the targeted brain region. And because this type of pulse generally does not reach further than two inches into the brain, scientists can select which parts of the brain will be affected and which will not be. 3, record 3, English, - transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stimulation magnétique transcrânienne
1, record 3, French, stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMT 2, record 3, French, SMT
correct, feminine noun
- TMS 3, record 3, French, TMS
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique médicale utilisée dans le diagnostic et dans le traitement de certaines affections psychiatriques et neurologiques. 3, record 3, French, - stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stimulation magnétique transcrânienne consiste à appliquer une impulsion magnétique sur le cortex cérébral à travers le crâne de façon indolore au moyen d'une bobine. Conformément à la loi de Lenz-Faraday, la variation rapide du flux magnétique induit un champ électrique qui modifie l'activité des neurones situés dans le champ magnétique. À partir d’un certain seuil d’intensité, la modification rapide du champ magnétique induit localement une dépolarisation neuronale (potentiel d’action), laquelle se propage le long des axones, puis de proche en proche par l’intermédiaire des synapses, en s’atténuant avec la distance. 3, record 3, French, - stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deep transcranial magnetic stimulation
1, record 4, English, deep%20transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DTMS 2, record 4, English, DTMS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- deep TMS 3, record 4, English, deep%20TMS
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A non-invasive technique for excitation or inhibition of large populations of neurons in deep areas of the brain. 4, record 4, English, - deep%20transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deep TMS is used for the treatment of drug-resistant major depressive disorder, without the need for hospitalization or anesthesia. 4, record 4, English, - deep%20transcranial%20magnetic%20stimulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stimulation magnétique transcrânienne profonde
1, record 4, French, stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne%20profonde
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SMTP 2, record 4, French, SMTP
correct, feminine noun
- SMTp 3, record 4, French, SMTp
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des scientifiques israéliens ont [...] mis au point des bobines qui génèrent des impulsions magnétiques capables d'atteindre les régions profondes du cerveau. La stimulation magnétique transcrânienne profonde (SMTp) qui utilise ces bobines semble très prometteuse. 3, record 4, French, - stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne%20profonde
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique utilisée notamment comme traitement chez les personnes souffrant de dépression majeure. 4, record 4, French, - stimulation%20magn%C3%A9tique%20transcr%C3%A2nienne%20profonde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Technical Management Services
1, record 5, English, Technical%20Management%20Services
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 5, English, TMS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technical Management Services(TMS) is responsible for the delivery of integrated logistics services and technical business and administration services. This includes such functions as Configuration and Technical Data Management; Supply Chain Management; Maintenance Engineering Management; Business Strategy(i. e. strategic planning and communications) ;Business Operations(i. e. human resources and finance) ;Health, Safety and Environmental Systems Management; and Maintenance Information Management. 1, record 5, English, - Technical%20Management%20Services
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Services de gestion techniques
1, record 5, French, Services%20de%20gestion%20techniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SGT 1, record 5, French, SGT
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Services de gestion techniques (SGT) sont responsables de la prestation de services de logistique intégrés et de services techniques d'exploitation et d'administration. Ceci inclut des fonctions telles que : gestion de la configuration et des données techniques; gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement; système de gestion de l'entretien et du génie; stratégie d'exploitation (c.-à-d. planification stratégique et communication); opérations de gestion (c.-à-d. ressources humaines et finances); gestion des systèmes de santé, de sécurité et d'environnement; et gestion de l'information de l'entretien. 1, record 5, French, - Services%20de%20gestion%20techniques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fruit sherbet
1, record 6, English, fruit%20sherbet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formulating and Manufacturing Ice Cream and Other Frozen Produtcs Fruit Sherbet. This is an intermediate product between water ices and ice cream; it consists of fruit juices, fruit flavorings, about 30% sugar and corn syrup solids, stabilizer, and 2-5% TMS [total milk solids]... The frozen sherbet must weigh at least 720 g/L, compared to a minimum of 540 g/L for ice cream. 1, record 6, English, - fruit%20sherbet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sorbet aux fruits
1, record 6, French, sorbet%20aux%20fruits
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Superposez et étalez le sorbet aux fruits sur une épaisseur de 3 cm [.. .] 2, record 6, French, - sorbet%20aux%20fruits
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thematic mapper simulator
1, record 7, English, thematic%20mapper%20simulator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 7, English, TMS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Thematic Mapper Simulator(TMS) is a Daedalus AADS-1268 scanner that is flown on the ER-2 aircraft and simulates the LANDSAT Thematic Mapper(TM) instrument, with slightly higher spatial resolution. The TMS is used for collecting data similar to data collected by the LANDSAT Thematic Mapper with applications including Earth resources mapping, vegetation/landcover mapping and geologic studies. 2, record 7, English, - thematic%20mapper%20simulator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de cartographie thématique
1, record 7, French, simulateur%20de%20cartographie%20th%C3%A9matique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tactical message subfield
1, record 8, English, tactical%20message%20subfield
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 8, English, TMS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tactical message subfield; TMS : term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - tactical%20message%20subfield
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sous-champ message tactique
1, record 8, French, sous%2Dchamp%20message%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- TMS 1, record 8, French, TMS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sous-champ message tactique; TMS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - sous%2Dchamp%20message%20tactique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- subcampo de mensaje táctico
1, record 8, Spanish, subcampo%20de%20mensaje%20t%C3%A1ctico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TMS 1, record 8, Spanish, TMS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subcampo de mensaje táctico; TMS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - subcampo%20de%20mensaje%20t%C3%A1ctico
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- weaponeering information
1, record 9, English, weaponeering%20information
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The target management system(TMS) facilitates the entry, manipulation, and use of targeting and weaponeering information. TMS provides a user friendly method to import data, select target facilities, select and apply generic aimpoints/elements, and available nominal weaponeering data including munitions types and realistic probabilities of destruction. 2, record 9, English, - weaponeering%20information
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- renseignements au sujet de l'arsenal
1, record 9, French, renseignements%20au%20sujet%20de%20l%27arsenal
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Metallurgy - General
- Mineralogy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
1, record 10, English, The%20Minerals%2C%20Metals%20and%20Materials%20Society
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- TMS 1, record 10, English, TMS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- The Metallurgical Society 1, record 10, English, The%20Metallurgical%20Society
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Headquartered in the United States but international in both its membership and activities, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society(TMS) is a rare professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Included among its nearly 13, 000 professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, and administrators from more than 70 countries on six continents. 1, record 10, English, - The%20Minerals%2C%20Metals%20and%20Materials%20Society
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Métallurgie générale
- Minéralogie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
1, record 10, French, The%20Minerals%2C%20Metals%20and%20Materials%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- TMS 1, record 10, French, TMS
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- The Metallurgical Society 1, record 10, French, The%20Metallurgical%20Society
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- primary setting parameter 1, record 11, English, primary%20setting%20parameter
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TMS [thrust management system] consists of a thrust management computer and a thrust rating panel and is compatible with engines using exhaust pressure ratio(EPR) or N1 as the primary setting parameter, with or without electronic engine controllers. 2, record 11, English, - primary%20setting%20parameter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- paramètre primaire de réglage
1, record 11, French, param%C3%A8tre%20primaire%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 11, French, - param%C3%A8tre%20primaire%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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