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WIRE NETWORK [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- star architecture
1, record 1, English, star%20architecture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- star network architecture 2, record 1, English, star%20network%20architecture
- star topology architecture 3, record 1, English, star%20topology%20architecture
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cable network architecture wherein optical fibres radiate outwards from the head end or a point on a fibre-ring(a "node") to local networks serving a neighbourhood or subdivision. This is similar to the "switched-star" architecture of telephone systems-however, in the telephone case, each wire(twisted pair) serves an individual subscriber. 1, record 1, English, - star%20architecture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- architecture en étoile
1, record 1, French, architecture%20en%20%C3%A9toile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- architecture étoilée 2, record 1, French, architecture%20%C3%A9toil%C3%A9e
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Architecture d'un réseau de câble où les fibres optiques irradient extérieurement de la tête de ligne ou d'un point situé sur un anneau de fibre optique («un nœud») à des réseaux locaux desservant un quartier ou une subdivision. Semblable à l'architecture du téléphone («switched star») - cependant, dans le cas du téléphone, chaque fil («twisted pair») dessert un seul abonné. 1, record 1, French, - architecture%20en%20%C3%A9toile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Banking
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Fedwire
1, record 2, English, Fedwire
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Federal Reserve Wire Network 2, record 2, English, Federal%20Reserve%20Wire%20Network
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A payment service operated by the United States Federal Reserve System as a private wire network for transfers between financial institutions having accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank. 3, record 2, English, - Fedwire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fedwire: definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 4, record 2, English, - Fedwire
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Banque
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fedwire
1, record 2, French, Fedwire
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Federal Reserve Wire Network 2, record 2, French, Federal%20Reserve%20Wire%20Network
former designation, correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service privé de paiements télétransmis géré par le Federal Reserve System aux É.-U. [États-Unis] pour effectuer des transferts entre des institutions financières ayant des comptes auprès de la Banque de réserve fédérale. 1, record 2, French, - Fedwire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fedwire : définition normalisée par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 3, record 2, French, - Fedwire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Operaciones bancarias
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fedwire
1, record 2, Spanish, Fedwire
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Federal Reserve Wire Network 2, record 2, Spanish, Federal%20Reserve%20Wire%20Network
former designation, correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de comunicación electrónico que une a la Reserva Federal con sus [...] bancos y [...] sucursales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Fedwire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sirve para hacer transferencias y compensación electrónica en todo Estados Unidos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Fedwire
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-08-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- twisted-pair copper wire
1, record 3, English, twisted%2Dpair%20copper%20wire
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Twisted-pair copper wire is especially common in PSTN [public switched telephone network] access lines and is composed of two independently insulated wires twisted around one another. 1, record 3, English, - twisted%2Dpair%20copper%20wire
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paire de fils de cuivre torsadés
1, record 3, French, paire%20de%20fils%20de%20cuivre%20torsad%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les lignes d'accès au réseau téléphonique public commuté] utilisent souvent une paire de fils de cuivre torsadés, paire de fils isolés indépendamment et torsadés l'un sur l'autre. 1, record 3, French, - paire%20de%20fils%20de%20cuivre%20torsad%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inside wiring
1, record 4, English, inside%20wiring
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- inside wire 1, record 4, English, inside%20wire
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wire and/or other network segments and facilities that extend from a given service provider demarcation point into end-user premises, are used exclusively to serve that end user, and are under that end user's responsibility and control. 1, record 4, English, - inside%20wiring
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inside wiring may include copper wire, coaxial cable, and optical fibre cable, although it is not limited to these. 1, record 4, English, - inside%20wiring
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- câblage intérieur
1, record 4, French, c%C3%A2blage%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fils téléphoniques ou autres segments de réseau qui commencent à un point de démarcation donné du fournisseur de services et se terminent dans les locaux de l'utilisateur final, qui servent exclusivement à la desserte de cet utilisateur, et qui sont sous la responsabilité et le contrôle de cet utilisateur. 1, record 4, French, - c%C3%A2blage%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le câblage intérieur peut être constitué de câble coaxial, de cuivre, ou de fibre optique, bien qu'elle ne se limite à ceux-ci. 1, record 4, French, - c%C3%A2blage%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cables e hilos telefónicos
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cableado interior
1, record 4, Spanish, cableado%20interior
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En desreglamentación telefónica, cableado en las instalaciones del cliente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cableado%20interior
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cold Storage
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heating mat
1, record 5, English, heating%20mat
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- heater mat 2, record 5, English, heater%20mat
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire mesh or liquid network, heated and set in a cold storage facility floor to prevent freezing should water be spilled onto the floor. 3, record 5, English, - heating%20mat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AMS No-Dig Ltd was involved in an unusual project - halting and then reversing the destructive effect of frost heave at a major cold store in England’s East Midlands. The problem began when the store reduced its operating temperatures in line with new legislation. This reduction proved too much for the existing glycol heating mat which stopped working and then froze. With no insulation, the ground beneath the cold store also froze and frost heave set in. 1, record 5, English, - heating%20mat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Entreposage frigorifique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nappe chauffante
1, record 5, French, nappe%20chauffante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de chauffage constitué de résistances électriques ou de tubes de liquide chauffé montés en réseau et insérés dans le sol d'une chambre froide pour éviter qu'il ne gèle. 2, record 5, French, - nappe%20chauffante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- attached resource computer network
1, record 6, English, attached%20resource%20computer%20network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ARC network 1, record 6, English, ARC%20network
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computer network whose numerous processing nodes are interconnected by a system of coaxial cables and interfacing devices and in which each processor can in turn be linked by wire to a number of work stations, storage units or peripheral devices. 1, record 6, English, - attached%20resource%20computer%20network
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau ARC
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20ARC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Audio Technology
- Police
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wiretapping
1, record 7, English, wiretapping
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wire tapping 2, record 7, English, wire%20tapping
correct
- telephone tapping 2, record 7, English, telephone%20tapping
correct, see observation
- tapping 3, record 7, English, tapping
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connection of a concealed listening or recording device to a communication circuit. 4, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wiretapping is the preferred method of obtaining intelligence... it involves tying in to a wire or other conductor that is used for communications. This wire can be a telephone line, a PBX [private branch exchange] cable, a local area network, a CCTV [closed circuit television] video system, an alarm system, or any other communications medium. 5, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
telephone tapping: This practice is no longer limited to the use of telephone lines, but the term "telephone tapping" continues to be used to denote this concept. 4, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wire-tapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Électroacoustique
- Police
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin
1, record 7, French, branchement%20clandestin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation discrète d'un dispositif d'écoute ou d'enregistrement sur un circuit de télécommunications. 2, record 7, French, - branchement%20clandestin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Electroacústica
- Policía
- Inteligencia (militar)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- intervención de líneas
1, record 7, Spanish, intervenci%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- pinchado de líneas 2, record 7, Spanish, pinchado%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instalación de un dispositivo en las líneas telefónicas o telemáticas para captar los datos que por ellas se transmiten. 3, record 7, Spanish, - intervenci%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-05-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- transmission facility
1, record 8, English, transmission%20facility
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any wire, cable, radio, optical or other electromagnetic system, or any similar technical system, for the transmission of intelligence between network termination points, but does not include any exempt transmission apparatus. 1, record 8, English, - transmission%20facility
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- installation de transmission
1, record 8, French, installation%20de%20transmission
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation, appareils ou toute autre chose servant ou pouvant servir à la télécommunication ou à toute opération qui y est directement liée, y compris les installations de transmission. 1, record 8, French, - installation%20de%20transmission
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- instalación de transmisión
1, record 8, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- multistory building
1, record 9, English, multistory%20building
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- multi-storey building 2, record 9, English, multi%2Dstorey%20building
correct, see observation
- multistorey building 3, record 9, English, multistorey%20building
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The installation and maintenance of wiring and jacks inside your premises is your responsibility. Bell will continue to maintain the wiring on the Bell network side of the demarcation point. A demarcation jack will be installed by a Bell technician on a new service connection in a house and, depending on the facilities, in a multi-unit or multi-storey building(i. e. when no service existed previously, or when it is necessary to install all new outside and inside wire) after February 1, 1996. 4, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multistory: (of a building) having several or many stories. 5, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multistorey : especially British. 1, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record 9, Key term(s)
- multi-story building
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment à niveaux multiples
1, record 9, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bâtiment à grand nombre d'étages 2, record 9, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20grand%20nombre%20d%27%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
- immeuble à nombreux étages 3, record 9, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20nombreux%20%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
- immeuble à multiples étages 4, record 9, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20multiples%20%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
immeuble de grande hauteur : tour (gratte-ciel) ou immeuble en bande (barre) à nombreux étages. 3, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le béton armé de PRF [plastique renforcé de fibres] est surtout utilisé de nos jours pour la construction de ponts mais il présente aussi un énorme potentiel pour les bâtiments à niveaux multiples, les garages de stationnement et les ouvrages industriels. 1, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau : Ensemble des locaux situés sur un même plan horizontal, qu'il s'agisse des étages, du rez-de-chaussée ou des sous-sols. 3, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Corporate Security
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lacing
1, record 10, English, lacing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alarm system wire network connected to a closed circuit and concealed in a shield in such a way that any attempt to reach the wires activates the alarm. 2, record 10, English, - lacing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entrelacement
1, record 10, French, entrelacement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De câbles ou de fils. 1, record 10, French, - entrelacement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-04-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Telephony and Microwave)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- non-traffic sensitive cost
1, record 11, English, non%2Dtraffic%20sensitive%20cost
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- NTS cost 1, record 11, English, NTS%20cost
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cost associated with the provision of local loops, such as poles, conduits, and wire pairs; it is in essence access-related cost because it refers to plant and equipment costs incurred in providing customers with access to the network. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dtraffic%20sensitive%20cost
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Téléphonie et micro-ondes)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coût insensible au trafic
1, record 11, French, co%C3%BBt%20insensible%20au%20trafic
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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