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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carbon paper
1, record 1, English, carbon%20paper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- articulating paper 1, record 1, English, articulating%20paper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whenever a restoration is completed, it is necessary to check the articulation to be certain that the teeth are in proper occlusion. Carbon paper is used for this purpose. It has carbon on both sides, and when the patient taps his teeth together or bites on this paper,... marks are left which enable the dentist to see whether the restoration needs further carving for correct function. 1, record 1, English, - carbon%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papier à articuler
1, record 1, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20articuler
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coronoplastie. [la première zone de contrainte] repérée pourra être matérialisée en faisant mordre sur un papier à articuler [...] 1, record 1, French, - papier%20%C3%A0%20articuler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel de articular
1, record 1, Spanish, papel%20de%20articular
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tira u hoja de material adecuado recubierta con pigmento y usado para marcar las áreas de contacto entre dientes opuestos, restauraciones o aparatos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - papel%20de%20articular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Educational Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anecdotal record
1, record 2, English, anecdotal%20record
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A record [that] includes a brief description, as objective as possible, of precise facts [relating to a student] observed by the teacher. 2, record 2, English, - anecdotal%20record
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A continual log of check marks or an anecdotal record of student work and accomplishments helps [the teacher] monitor progress. 3, record 2, English, - anecdotal%20record
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fiche anecdotique
1, record 2, French, fiche%20anecdotique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enregistrement anecdotique 2, record 2, French, enregistrement%20anecdotique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Description écrite des observations de l'enseignant ou de l'enseignante au sujet de l'élève. 3, record 2, French, - fiche%20anecdotique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- marker
1, record 3, English, marker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- check mark 2, record 3, English, check%20mark
correct
- mark 3, record 3, English, mark
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aid to ensure accuracy of stride. 2, record 3, English, - marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No mark shall be placed on the runway, but competitors may place marks - supplied by the Organising Committee - at the side of the runway. 3, record 3, English, - marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Visual cues (coloured peg, flag, ball on a stick) supplied by the Organising Committee and placed by the competitor to assist him in his run-up and take-off. A small handkerchief or similar object on the cross bar is used for sighting purposes. (Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association). 4, record 3, English, - marker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terms usually used in the plural. 5, record 3, English, - marker
Record 3, Key term(s)
- markers
- check marks
- marks
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- repère
1, record 3, French, rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- marque 2, record 3, French, marque
correct, feminine noun
- balise 3, record 3, French, balise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indices fournis (piquets de couleurs, fanions, etc.) par le Comité Organisateur et posés par le (la) concurrent(e) pour l'aider dans sa course d'élan et dans son appel. Le(la) concurrent(e) peut placer des marques à côté de la piste d'élan. Un petit mouchoir ou objet similaire sur la barre est employé pour l'aider à la repérer. (Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 4, record 3, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'éducateur place un repère sur la piste d'élan, à environ 7 à 8 mètres du bord de la fosse. 5, record 3, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Après avoir contourné la balise, le sauteur peut changer de pied. 6, record 3, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 7, record 3, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record 3, Key term(s)
- repères
- marques
- balises
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Software
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- formatter
1, record 4, English, formatter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The logic assembly that determines the format of data recorded on magnetic media, and forms part of a device controller. The term is often misused to identify a magnetic device controller as a whole, including the logic controlling mechanism movements. The logic assembly is basically hardware but now often includes firmware executed in a dedicated microprocessor. 2, record 4, English, - formatter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A circuit or program which writes the file marks, track marks, preambles and check characters for floppy disks, disks, or tape drivers. 3, record 4, English, - formatter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Logiciels
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formateur
1, record 4, French, formateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur de dérouleurs 2, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20d%C3%A9rouleurs
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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