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DISTANCE CRITERION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- t-closeness
1, record 1, English, t%2Dcloseness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The level of confidentiality of a dataset can be measured using a criterion called t-closeness. The "t" variable represents the distance between the distribution of a sensitive attribute in an equivalence class and its distribution in the rest of the dataset. 1, record 1, English, - t%2Dcloseness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- t-proximité
1, record 1, French, t%2Dproximit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La t-proximité est un indicateur du niveau de confidentialité d'un jeu de données. La variable «t» représente la distance entre la distribution d'un attribut sensible dans une classe d'équivalence et la distribution du même attribut sensible dans le reste du jeu de données. 1, record 1, French, - t%2Dproximit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- A[star] search algorithm
1, record 2, English, A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- A[star] algorithm 2, record 2, English, A%5Bstar%5D%20algorithm
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The A[ star]: algorithm is a best-first search method. It means that the algorithm simultaneously contains several paths which may all be candidates for the shortest path. At any time, it selects the most promising node(best-first) at a time for expansion, and incorporates the successor nodes into the search graph. The criterion for evaluation is the length of the path from start to the node plus the estimate of the remaining distance(cost). The theory says that if the remaining estimate is an underestimate, the first solution will be optimal. 3, record 2, English, - A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A[star] search algorithm; A[star] algorithm: The word "star" and the square brackets that surround it replace the symbol representing a star, also known as an "asterisk," because it cannot be reproduced due to technical constraints. 4, record 2, English, - A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recherche A[étoile]
1, record 2, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- algorithme A[étoile] 2, record 2, French, algorithme%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'algorithme A[étoile] est un algorithme de recherche [du] meilleur chemin de type meilleur d'abord. L'idée est de parcourir le graphe G depuis le sommet source jusqu'au sommet cible en se déplaçant dans les «meilleurs» sommets, [c'est-à-dire] ceux ayant le plus petit coût global : coût du chemin depuis la source + coût estimé jusqu'à la cible. 3, record 2, French, - algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algorithme de recherche A[étoile]; algorithme A[étoile] : Le mot «étoile» et les crochets qui l'entourent remplacent le symbole représentant une étoile, aussi appelé «astérisque», parce qu'il est impossible de le reproduire en raison de contraintes techniques. 4, record 2, French, - algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sink
1, record 3, English, sink
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pollutant sink 2, record 3, English, pollutant%20sink
correct
- area of material accumulation 3, record 3, English, area%20of%20material%20accumulation
correct
- site of accumulation 3, record 3, English, site%20of%20accumulation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The calculated ozone reduction is extremely sensitive to any tropospheric sink for the chlorofluoromethanes. For example, only about 1% of the CFMs [chlorofluoromethanes] in the atmosphere is dissociated each year, so that if there were an inactive sink that removes 2% of the CFMs each year without destroying ozone, then the ozone reduction would be only one-third of the estimate without such a sink. 4, record 3, English, - sink
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Another criterion for establishing boundaries on physical grounds involves a consideration of areas of material accumulation, or sinks.... in projects involving the release of toxic materials, it is extremely important not only to understand the transport mechanisms involved but to have the site of accumulation included within the assessment boundary, although it may be some distance removed from the geographical focus of the project. 3, record 3, English, - sink
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Something or some mechanism by which an air pollutant disappears from the air. 5, record 3, English, - sink
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Pollution de l'eau
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puits
1, record 3, French, puits
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- piège 2, record 3, French, pi%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine noun
- trappe 3, record 3, French, trappe
correct, feminine noun
- zone d'accumulation de matières 3, record 3, French, zone%20d%27accumulation%20de%20mati%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En supposant que l'intensité globale des puits de H2S est égale à celle des sources, on estime qu'environ la moitié de l'émission totale des composés réduits est transformée dans l'air en anhydride sulfureux [...] Les puits les plus importants des particules de sulfates sont fournis par les retombées sèches et humides. La retombée sèche est surtout due à la sédimentation des particules sous l'action de la pesanteur et à l'effet de la diffusion turbulente. 4, record 3, French, - puits
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Contaminación del agua
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sumidero
1, record 3, Spanish, sumidero
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compartimiento, tal como el lugar de un cuerpo de agua, que sirve como depósito para un contaminante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sumidero
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- release of toxic materials
1, record 4, English, release%20of%20toxic%20materials
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another criterion for establishing boundaries on physical grounds involves a consideration of areas of material accumulation, or sinks.... in projects involving the release of toxic materials, it is extremely important not only to understand the transport mechanisms involved but to have the site of accumulation included within the assessment boundary, although it may be some distance removed from the geographical focus of the project. 2, record 4, English, - release%20of%20toxic%20materials
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rejet de matières toxiques
1, record 4, French, rejet%20de%20mati%C3%A8res%20toxiques
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- émission de produits toxiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 200-nautical-mile distance criterion 1, record 5, English, 200%2Dnautical%2Dmile%20distance%20criterion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- 200 nautical mile distance criterion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- critère des 200 milles
1, record 5, French, crit%C3%A8re%20des%20200%20milles
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-07-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distance criterion 1, record 6, English, distance%20criterion
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- notion de distance
1, record 6, French, notion%20de%20distance
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- critère de distance 1, record 6, French, crit%C3%A8re%20de%20distance
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Birds
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- individual distance
1, record 7, English, individual%20distance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum distance tolerated between individuals under normal social conditions; serves as an important criterion of intraspecific social relations. 2, record 7, English, - individual%20distance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Oiseaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- distance individuelle
1, record 7, French, distance%20individuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- distance inter-individuelle 2, record 7, French, distance%20inter%2Dindividuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
chez de nombreuses espèces, les troupes sont organisées de telle manière que chaque oiseau se tient à une certaine distance dite individuelle de ses voisins (...) jamais en contact physique 3, record 7, French, - distance%20individuelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- geographical focus
1, record 8, English, geographical%20focus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another criterion for establishing boundaries on physical grounds involves a consideration of areas of material accumulation, or sinks.... in projects involving the release of toxic materials, it is extremely important not only to understand the transport mechanisms involved but to have the site of accumulation included within the assessment boundary, although it may be some distance removed from the geographical focus of the project. 1, record 8, English, - geographical%20focus
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre géographique
1, record 8, French, centre%20g%C3%A9ographique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- assessment boundary
1, record 9, English, assessment%20boundary
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another criterion for establishing boundaries on physical grounds involves a consideration of areas of material accumulation, or sinks.... in projects involving the release of toxic materials, it is extremely important not only to understand the transport mechanisms involved but to have the site of accumulation included within the assessment boundary, although it may be some distance removed from the geographical focus of the project. 1, record 9, English, - assessment%20boundary
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limite de l'évaluation
1, record 9, French, limite%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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