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CODE READING [21 records]

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Record 1 2026-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language (General)
OBS

The four-digit number will be preceded by the code letters SLP(PLS [profil linguistique standardisé] in French) to indicate that the profile shown is the standardized(S) language(L) profile(P).(For example : SLP 3321 means level 3 in listening, level 3 in speaking, level 2 in reading and level 1 in writing.)

OBS

standardized language profile; SLP: designations standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • standardised language profile

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
OBS

[Le] nombre de quatre chiffres sera précédé du sigle PLS (SLP [standardized language profile] en anglais) qui indique que le profil en question est le profil (P) linguistique (L) standardisé (S). (Exemple : PLS 3321 signifie le niveau 3 en compréhension de la langue parlée, niveau 3 en expression orale, niveau 2 en compréhension de la langue écrite et niveau 1 en expression écrite).

OBS

profil linguistique standardisé; PLS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Masonry Practice
CONT

Learn how to become an apprentice bricklayer.... Apprentices might practice reading blueprints, mixing mortar and grout in the correct proportions, understanding building code requirements and using safety practices.

OBS

bricklaying apprentice: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • apprentice brick-layer
  • brick-layer apprentice
  • brick-laying apprentice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Maçonnerie
OBS

apprenti briqueteur : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Albañilería
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Record 3 2018-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Plumbing
CONT

Residential construction plumbers are experts in most types of plumbing systems, including PVC [polyvinyl chloride] and cast-iron plumbing. [They] are also skilled at reading blueprints, understanding local code requirements, and knowing the specific needs of homeowners in different types of homes. They can help ensure [that] plumbing is working and up-to-code on move-in day.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Plomberie

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • IT Security
DEF

[A copy protection device] which plugs into [the port] of a computer and allows software to run on that particular computer.

OBS

The software sends a code to that port and the key responds by reading out its serial number, which verifies its presence to the program. The key hinders software duplication because each copy of the program is tied to a unique number, which is difficult to obtain and the key has to be programmed with that number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

[Dispositif de protection contre la copie que l'on branche dans le port] d'un ordinateur afin d'autoriser l'exécution [d'un logiciel] sur cet ordinateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
  • Seguridad de IT
DEF

Medio para proteger la programática contra su copia ilegal.

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Record 5 2015-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Devices
CONT

A slot reader is a relatively simple device for reading badges or plastic cards. The badge or card is manually moved along a slot that guides it past a sensing station. The data to be read may be encoded magnetically or printed in bar code or machine-readable font. Since the rate of movement past the read head is not controlled by the device, the sensing head and electronics are generally designed to work over a range of speeds.

PHR

Magnetic slot reader.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs électroniques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos electrónicos
DEF

Dispositivo que lee la información codificada en una tira magnética, cuando ésta se pasa por una ranura en la lectora.

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Record 6 2014-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
  • Packaging
  • Postal Service Operation
DEF

A series of parallel vertical bars representing the postal code of [an] addressee, that are printed in fluorescent ink on the lower right corner of mail for automated machine reading purposes.

OBS

binary bar code; fluorescent bar code: terms used at Canada Post.

Key term(s)
  • binary barcode
  • fluorescent barcode

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
  • Emballages
  • Exploitation postale
DEF

Série de traits verticaux et parallèles représentant le code postal [d'un] destinataire [qui sont imprimés] à l'encre fluorescente dans le coin inférieur droit des articles [pour pouvoir être] lus par les machines de tri automatisé.

OBS

code à barres binaire; code à barres fluorescentes : termes en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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Record 7 - external organization data 2012-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
02.04.24 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

reading angle, characterizing the rotation of a bar code symbol about an axis perpendicular to the substrate

OBS

cf. pitch (02.04.26), skew (02.04.25)

OBS

tilt: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-2:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 8 - external organization data 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
02.04.26 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

reading angle characterizing the rotation of a bar code symbol about an axis parallel to the bar height

OBS

cf. skew (02.04.25), tilt (02.04.24)

OBS

pitch: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-2:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 9 - external organization data 2012-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
02.04.25 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

<optically readable media> reading angle characterizing the rotation of a bar code symbol about an axis parallel to the symbol width

OBS

cf. pitch (02.04.26), tilt (02.04.24)

OBS

skew: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-2:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
DEF

The conversion of data from one language, code, medium to another, including reading, translating, and recording functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
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Record 11 - external organization data 2009-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
01.01.45 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

characteristic of automatic data capture media that permits the direct transfer of information from a medium to a data processing system, without operator intervention

OBS

Linear bar code symbols and two-dimensional symbols, magnetic-stripe smart cards, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification biometrics, and optical character recognition are technologies of machine reading. The data is usually contained in pre-defined locations(fields) within a data stream. This data can be interpreted by a computer program.

OBS

machine-readable medium: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-1:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 12 2006-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Criminology
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Food and Drugs Act and the Narcotic Control Act, Bill C-61,(1st reading, May 29, 1987), 2nd Sess., 33rd Parliament(Can.), s. 2.

OBS

enterprise crime offence: term found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2001.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Criminologie
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

infraction de criminalité organisée : terme tiré de la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés, 2001.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Infracciones y crímenes
  • Criminología
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
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Record 13 2004-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Computerized checkout systems are used to speed grocery shopping and selling. As grocery items pass over the reading slot, the optical scanning mechanism reads the Universal Product Code data from a symbol affixed to the bottom of each product.

OBS

computerize: To process data automatically; to install computer equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Se dit d'un secteur équipé de moyens informatiques.

CONT

Les systèmes d'information informatisés classiques, bien adaptés à la fonction de production, répondent en général assez mal aux besoins de management [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
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Record 14 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A code employed to protect the contents of a message from casual reading by unauthorized sources but which does not afford any security against organized cryptanalysis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Code utilisé pour protéger le contenu d'un message contre la lecture accidentelle de personnes non habilitées mais qui ne protège pas contre une analyse cryptographique organisée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad de IT
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Record 15 2001-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Applied Title :Code of Ethics for Ministers Act. Legal Title : An Act to regulate conflict of interest situations for ministers and to provide for a code of ethics for ministers. House of Commons. Bill C-388. First reading, June 12, 2001.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Titre d'usage : Loi sur le code de déontologie à l'intention des ministres. Titre légal : Loi régissant les conflits d'intérêts et prévoyant un code de déontologie à l'intention des ministres. Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-388. Première lecture, 12 juin 2001.

Spanish

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Record 16 1996-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

Actual recognition of alphanumerics or other set of symbols such as bar codes or UPC codes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Reconnaissance d'un ensemble de symboles alphanumériques tels les codes à barres. [ISO/CEI JTC N1746, 1995]

Spanish

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Record 17 1994-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Symbolism and Psychology of Language
  • Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
DEF

A cognitive code that may amplify graphemic information useful in reading.

OBS

Prelexical phonology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Symbolique et psychologie du langage
  • Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
OBS

phonologie : Science qui étudie la fonction des sons dans les langues naturelles et dégage ainsi les phonèmes.

Spanish

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Record 18 1991-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
  • Workplace Organization
OBS

bar code(i. e.) a postal code translated by a computer into a binary code, and imprinted as on the lower right-hand corner of a piece of letter mail for automatic machine reading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes
  • Organisation du travail et équipements

Spanish

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Record 19 1986-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

a code format that permits reading in complementary(opposite) directions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

format de code permettant la lecture dans des directions complémentaires (opposées).

Spanish

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Record 20 1984-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Computer Hardware
OBS

transcription-Conversion of data from one language, medium, or code to another. Includes the reading, translating, and recording(writing) operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Matériel informatique
CONT

Le terminal de transcription comprend une pédale de contrôle ainsi qu'un casque d'écoute.

Spanish

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Record 21 1984-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique

Spanish

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