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Record 1 2015-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
CONT

The shaded-zone chart. Differences between two trends may be stressed by shading the area or zone between them.

CONT

When plotting two trends on a regular amount scale where differences in the trends are to be stressed, use two distinctive patterns of shading to show these differences.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
CONT

On commencera donc par fixer pour chaque mois les prévisions de production et on représentera la succession par un graphique en dents de scie tracé en pointillé, puis mensuellement, on fera figurer le total de la production correspondante, on obtiendra ainsi un autre diagramme en dents de scie (mais en traits pleins). On déterminera alors des zones d'écarts que l'on hachurera diversement selon que [ces écarts] sont positifs ou négatifs. En raison de son aspect, ce graphique est dénommé en banderole.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

Because of the existence of the "O" time zone, and the irregular time-zone boundaries, the navigational "zone descriptions" indicated at the top of [The Encyclopedia Americana's Time Zone Chart of the World] may differ numerically by one or more hours from the Greenwich time difference used in certain localities as noted on the face of the chart.

Key term(s)
  • time-zone difference

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

Le décalage horaire entre l'est et l'ouest des États-Unis [...]

OBS

décalage: Avance ou recul, dans l'espace ou dans le temps.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
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Record 3 2004-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

This problem should be fully discussed with the show organiser... You can then check the aeronautical chart to see if the DZ(drop zone) lies in controlled airspace or under an airway...

CONT

Air show organizers are responsible for providing accommodations, meals and ground transportation (either rental vehicles or crew transport that is both easily and frequently available).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

L'organisateur de la démonstration aérienne doit prendre les dispositions pour fournir aux participants l'hébergement, les repas et le transport terrestre (voitures de location ou transport d'équipages qui est facilement accessible et fréquent.)

Spanish

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