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ZERO ADJUSTMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Optical Instruments
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- correct zero position
1, record 1, English, correct%20zero%20position
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CZP 1, record 1, English, CZP
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
When zeroing small arms, the position where the mean point of impact must be centred to achieve zero. 2, record 1, English, - correct%20zero%20position
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The correct zero position(CZP) is the corrected position of the [mean point of impact] in relation to the [point of aim] at the battle range of the weapon concerned. When a weapon is zeroed at a different range than the battle range, then an adjustment to the zero is required so that the CZP is at the [point of aim] at the battle range. 3, record 1, English, - correct%20zero%20position
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
correct zero position; CZP: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - correct%20zero%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Instruments d'optique
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de mire
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20mire
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point correspondant à zéro 2, record 1, French, point%20correspondant%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
- PCZ 2, record 1, French, PCZ
masculine noun
- PCZ 2, record 1, French, PCZ
- bon point zéro 3, record 1, French, bon%20point%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
- BPZ 3, record 1, French, BPZ
masculine noun
- BPZ 3, record 1, French, BPZ
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lors du zérotage d'armes légères, position où le point moyen des impacts doit être centré pour atteindre le zéro. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20mire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de mire : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20mire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Actuarial Practice
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- solvency excess
1, record 2, English, solvency%20excess
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If, on any valuation date after the initial valuation date the sum of the solvency assets and the solvency asset adjustment exceeds the sum of the solvency liabilities, the solvency liability adjustment and the prior year credit balance(such excess being referred to in this subsection as the "solvency excess"), the special payments under clauses(1)(c),(d) and(e) with respect to solvency deficiencies arising before the valuation date that are scheduled for payment after the valuation date shall be adjusted in accordance with the following rules : 1. Where the solvency excess is greater than or equal to the present value of the special payments under clauses(1)(c),(d) and(e), the special payments shall be reduced to zero. 1, record 2, English, - solvency%20excess
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Actuariat
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- excédent de solvabilité
1, record 2, French, exc%C3%A9dent%20de%20solvabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si, à une date d'évaluation postérieure à la date d'évaluation initiale, la somme de l'actif de solvabilité et du rajustement de l'actif de solvabilité dépasse la somme du passif de solvabilité, du rajustement du passif de solvabilité et du solde créditeur de l'exercice antérieur (cet excédent étant appelé dans le présent paragraphe «excédent de solvabilité»), les paiements spéciaux visés aux alinéas (1) c), d) et e) à l'égard d'un déficit de solvabilité né avant la date d'évaluation et qui sont censées être faits après celle-ci sont rajustés conformément aux règles qui suivent : 1. Lorsque l'excédent de solvabilité est supérieur ou égal à la valeur actuelle des paiements spéciaux visés aux alinéas (1) c), d) et e), les paiements spéciaux sont ramenés à zéro. 1, record 2, French, - exc%C3%A9dent%20de%20solvabilit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Environment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zero gas
1, record 3, English, zero%20gas
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gas to be used in establishing the zero, or no-response, adjustment of an instrument. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 1, record 3, English, - zero%20gas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engine emissions. 1, record 3, English, - zero%20gas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zero gas: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - zero%20gas
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Environnement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gaz zéro
1, record 3, French, gaz%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaz à utiliser pour déterminer le zéro d'un instrument. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 3, French, - gaz%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaz zéro : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - gaz%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas cero
1, record 3, Spanish, gas%20cero
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El gas que hay que utilizar para determinar la posición cero de calibración del instrumento, es decir, el punto en el cual la reacción es nula. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - gas%20cero
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gas cero: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - gas%20cero
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diopter scope
1, record 4, English, diopter%20scope
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the component need to check the focal range of the eyepiece assembly? a. collimation bridge; b. [good answer:] diopter scope; c. detector probe. 2, record 4, English, - diopter%20scope
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Collimation and Diopter Scope - Binocular alignment of the NVD is performed with the Collimation Bridge. Eye Piece diopter range can be verified with the calibrated, full range Diopter Scope. (Optional). ... Diopter Scope: Graduated -6 to +2 diopter scale. 3, record 4, English, - diopter%20scope
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The focus adjustment range or Diopter Adjustment Range of the weapon sight eyepiece is checked using the optional diopter scope and an adapter that is specific to the weapon sight eyepiece configuration. The diopter scope, ANV-126-040, is calibrated in whole diopter steps from +2 to-6 diopters, and is accurately calibrated at zero diopters. The eyepiece adapter is used in common with the gain test probe. 4, record 4, English, - diopter%20scope
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Optique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indicateur dioptrique
1, record 4, French, indicateur%20dioptrique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- accurate adjustment
1, record 5, English, accurate%20adjustment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- correct adjustment 2, record 5, English, correct%20adjustment
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 8-40x uses short, 3/4" diameter target turrets for adjusting the 1/4 minute elevation and windage adjustments. The turrets are numbered every ten clicks but the numbers on the turrets are half of the number of clicks, i. e. at twenty clicks the mark reads 10. The turrets are set using 1 grup screw which allows quick and accurate adjustment to the zero mark after sighting in. 3, record 5, English, - accurate%20adjustment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réglage sensible
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20sensible
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réglage précis 1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage%20pr%C3%A9cis
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gas and Oil Heating
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- zero-governor burner
1, record 6, English, zero%2Dgovernor%20burner
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A power burner in which gas is supplied at atmospheric pressure(zero gas) maintained by a zero governor. A fan, or blower, blows the air through a venturi, where venturi action pulls the gas into the airstream. The quantity of gas drawn into the airstream is a direct function of the air velocity, so the air-fuel ratio will remain constant regardless of the air volume. The firing rate is controlled by air adjustment alone. 1, record 6, English, - zero%2Dgovernor%20burner
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- brûleur à régulateur atmosphérique
1, record 6, French, br%C3%BBleur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche «régulateur atmosphérique / zero governor». 1, record 6, French, - br%C3%BBleur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-08-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
- Measuring Instruments
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- zero adjusting device 1, record 7, English, zero%20adjusting%20device
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- zero adjusting mean 2, record 7, English, zero%20adjusting%20mean
- zero adjuster 1, record 7, English, zero%20adjuster
- zero set 1, record 7, English, zero%20set
- zero setting device 1, record 7, English, zero%20setting%20device
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A balance ball, balancing weight, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158]. 2, record 7, English, - zero%20adjusting%20device
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
- Appareils de mesure
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage
1, record 7, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de remise à zéro 2, record 7, French, dispositif%20de%20remise%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de remise à zéro : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 158. 3, record 7, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- trim potentiometer 1, record 8, English, trim%20potentiometer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A balance ball, balancing weight, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a [weighing] machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... 1, record 8, English, - trim%20potentiometer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trim potentiometer: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158. 1, record 8, English, - trim%20potentiometer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- potentiomètre d'équilibre
1, record 8, French, potentiom%C3%A8tre%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
potentiomètre d'équilibre : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 158. 1, record 8, French, - potentiom%C3%A8tre%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-12-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- detachable tool
1, record 9, English, detachable%20tool
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mechanical means separate from the scale 1, record 9, English, mechanical%20means%20separate%20from%20the%20scale
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A balance ball, balancing weights, spring adjustment, trim potentiometer or other zero adjusting means on a machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158]. 1, record 9, English, - detachable%20tool
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A scale shall be equipped with a level indicating means which shall be readily observable without the necessity of disassembling any scale part requiring the use of mechanical means separate from the scale. [Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 5.]. 1, record 9, English, - detachable%20tool
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detachable tool: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158; Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 10. 1, record 9, English, - detachable%20tool
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mechanical means separate from the scale: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 5. 1, record 9, English, - detachable%20tool
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- outil détachable
1, record 9, French, outil%20d%C3%A9tachable
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- outil distinct 1, record 9, French, outil%20distinct
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outil détachable : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 158; Specifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1,1990, p.5. 1, record 9, French, - outil%20d%C3%A9tachable
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
outil distinct : Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 9. 1, record 9, French, - outil%20d%C3%A9tachable
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-09-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coarse zero adjustment control 1, record 10, English, coarse%20zero%20adjustment%20control
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... means shall be provided to seal only the coarse zero and span adjustment controls so that all other components and adjustments are readily accessible without breaking the seal.... 1, record 10, English, - coarse%20zero%20adjustment%20control
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 11. 1, record 10, English, - coarse%20zero%20adjustment%20control
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage brut du zéro
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20brut%20du%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, p. 3, 10. 1, record 10, French, - dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20brut%20du%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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