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FOCUS SPOT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- front barbell squat
1, record 1, English, front%20barbell%20squat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- barbell front squat 2, record 1, English, barbell%20front%20squat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exercise Advice : Place a barbell under your chin, resting it securely across the tops of your shoulders. Hold the barbell in place with your hands with elbows elevated so that [they] are parallel to the floor. Your feet should be just beyond shoulder width apart. Begin this exercise by squatting as though you are going to sit down in a chair. Squat to a point to where your thighs become parallel to the floor and then return to the start position. It is very important that you keep your back as straight as possible throughout this movement(one way to help do this is to focus your eyes on a spot high on the wall in front of you throughout the entire exercise). 1, record 1, English, - front%20barbell%20squat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise mainly targets the hamstrings and the quadriceps. 3, record 1, English, - front%20barbell%20squat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flexion des jambes avec barre devant la tête
1, record 1, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20barre%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- flexion des jambes avec barre devant 1, record 1, French, flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20barre%20devant
correct, feminine noun
- accroupissement avec barre devant la tête 2, record 1, French, accroupissement%20avec%20barre%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
- squat barre devant 3, record 1, French, squat%20barre%20devant
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour effectuer une flexion des jambes avec barre devant la tête, placez-vous debout, le dos droit, avec une barre au niveau des pectoraux. Accroupissez-vous jusqu'à ce que vos cuisses soient parallèles au sol et retournez ensuite à la position de départ. 1, record 1, French, - flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20barre%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite principalement les ischio-jambiers et les quadriceps. 4, record 1, French, - flexion%20des%20jambes%20avec%20barre%20devant%20la%20t%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- recording magnetic field
1, record 2, English, recording%20magnetic%20field
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The magnetic field that switches between two opposite directions(both perpendicular to the disk surface) according to the encoded information. When the focus spot of a laser beam heats the disk sufficiently, this magnetic field causes a permanent magnetic domain in the magneto-optical layer on the disk. 2, record 2, English, - recording%20magnetic%20field
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- champ magnétique d'enregistrement
1, record 2, French, champ%20magn%C3%A9tique%20d%27enregistrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Everhart-Thornley detector
1, record 3, English, Everhart%2DThornley%20detector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The scintillator-photomultiplier detector applied especially in scanning electron microscopy equipment. 2, record 3, English, - Everhart%2DThornley%20detector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electron beam lithography requires a flat sample close to the objective lens, making secondary electron imaging difficult with an ordinary Everhart-Thornley detector(a scintillator-photomultiplier in the chamber). A few high end SEMs are equipped with a detector above the objective lens or can be equipped with a microchannel plate on the pole-piece. These types of detectors are a great advantage for lithography since they alloy the operator to decrease the working distance, and thus the spot size, while keeping the sample flat and in focus. 3, record 3, English, - Everhart%2DThornley%20detector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de Everhart et Thornley
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20Everhart%20et%20Thornley
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Embryology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soft marker
1, record 4, English, soft%20marker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ultrasound showed two soft markers for Down syndrome : a bright spot in the baby's heart(echogenic intracardiac focus), and a dilatation of the collecting system of the kidneys(renal pyelectasis). 1, record 4, English, - soft%20marker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Embryologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- petit signe d'appel
1, record 4, French, petit%20signe%20d%27appel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signe d'appel. En échographie, variations notées au cours de l'examen qui alertent l'examinateur à la possibilité d'un développement foetal anormal ou d'une maladie génétique. Ces signes d'appel peuvent suggérer une anomalie chromosomique telle une trisomie 21, une trisomie 13, une trisomie 18 ou encore une chondrodysplasie. 2, record 4, French, - petit%20signe%20d%27appel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Petit signe. Le diagnostic de la trisomie 21 est souvent très difficile, et c'est pourquoi on se tourne vers les petits signes; cependant, la trisomie 21 est associée à 50 % des canaux atrioventriculaires; elle peut être suspectée devant une sténose duodénale, une omphalocèle. 3, record 4, French, - petit%20signe%20d%27appel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
petit signe d'appel : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 4, record 4, French, - petit%20signe%20d%27appel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- focus charting
1, record 5, English, focus%20charting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- problem-based charting 1, record 5, English, problem%2Dbased%20charting
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structured method of documentation that allows the nurse to consider interventions and patient responses, as well as observations of the patient. 2, record 5, English, - focus%20charting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two-page focus charting outline is most appropriate for a rehabilitation unit. Functional activities such as mobility and activities of daily living are emphasized, while the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal areas are grouped together under the "physical" focus heading. When used correctly, focus charting is complete, orderly, and effective. It meets professional and legal standards and the requirements of third-party payers. Utilization reviewers easily can spot progress, or lack of it, after a few days. Research and audit information can be retrieved readily using the focus headlines. The progress notes are clear and easy for other nurses and other disciplines to review. This promotes communication among the entire healthcare team and ultimately promotes continuity of care. Focus charting is efficient and effective when used by nurses to focus on patient problems and strengths. 3, record 5, English, - focus%20charting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- consignation au dossier par problème
1, record 5, French, consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- documentation par résolution de problème 1, record 5, French, documentation%20par%20r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
- dossier orienté par problème 1, record 5, French, dossier%20orient%C3%A9%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consignation au dossier par problème; documentation par résolution de problème; dossier orienté par problèmes: termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 5, French, - consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lighting
- Scenic Design
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- focus spot
1, record 6, English, focus%20spot
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Simple spotlight where lamp and reflector move together in relation to a fixed plano-convex lens. 2, record 6, English, - focus%20spot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... focus spots therefore offer a range of beam angles from a minimum "spot" to a maximum "flood". This beam angle range varies from a minimum of around 4° to 8° up to a maximum of 50° to 60°. 3, record 6, English, - focus%20spot
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage
- Scénographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- projecteur à plan convexe
1, record 6, French, projecteur%20%C3%A0%20plan%20convexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- projecteur plan-convexe 2, record 6, French, projecteur%20plan%2Dconvexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces projecteurs sont munis de lentilles plan-convexe de différents diamètres suivants les puissances, ce qui permet un réglage du foyer, suivants les types, de 8° à 50°. 3, record 6, French, - projecteur%20%C3%A0%20plan%20convexe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cet appareil d'éclairage permet d'obtenir un éclairage localisé et ponctuel : le projecteur à plan convexe est le projecteur standard du théâtre depuis que le projecteur mobile existe. 4, record 6, French, - projecteur%20%C3%A0%20plan%20convexe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Computer Graphics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- magnetooptics
1, record 7, English, magnetooptics
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- magneto-optics 2, record 7, English, magneto%2Doptics
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [technology] for storing information, magnetically sensitive only at high temperatures, while stable at normal temperatures. 2, record 7, English, - magnetooptics
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A laser is used to heat a small spot on the medium for recording; the ability to focus the laser tightly greatly increases the data density over standard magnetic media. 2, record 7, English, - magnetooptics
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Infographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- magnéto-optique
1, record 7, French, magn%C3%A9to%2Doptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- DQ-DAF electron gun
1, record 8, English, DQ%2DDAF%20electron%20gun
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Double Quadruple Dynamic Astigmatism and Focus electron gun 2, record 8, English, Double%20Quadruple%20Dynamic%20Astigmatism%20and%20Focus%20electron%20gun
correct
- Double-Quadruple Dynamic Astigmatism and Focus electronic gun 3, record 8, English, Double%2DQuadruple%20Dynamic%20Astigmatism%20and%20Focus%20electronic%20gun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The DQ-DAF electron gun provides pin sharp images even at the edges of the screen. The gun is fired through a shadow mask whose springs compensate for any changes caused by variations in the mask temperature. This ensures that it is always at the optimum tension, avoiding the colour shift associated with less advanced CRT’s [cathode ray tubes]. 1, record 8, English, - DQ%2DDAF%20electron%20gun
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The TCO ’92-compliant SL90 uses Panasonic' s patented Double-Quadruple Dynamic Astigmatism and Focus(DQ-DAF) electronic gun technology, which produces 20 percent less spot aberration than conventional guns for clearer dot circles, even at the corners. 3, record 8, English, - DQ%2DDAF%20electron%20gun
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canon à électrons DQ-DAF
1, record 8, French, canon%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrons%20DQ%2DDAF
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DQ-DAF (Double Quadruple Dynamic Astigmatism and Focus). Système de balayage des faisceaux présent sur certains téléviseurs. Ce système se charge d'améliorer la netteté de l'image, surtout dans les endroits sensibles : les bords. En effet, plus le tube est grand (16/9 de surcroît) plus il est difficile de mettre au point un canon d'électrons suffisamment doué pour que les faisceaux atteignent les bords de l'écran sans aucun problème de distorsion. Le DQ-DAF, mis au point par Matsushita (Panasonic, Technics), se charge de l'affaire. 2, record 8, French, - canon%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrons%20DQ%2DDAF
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-04-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Servomechanisms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- focus servo
1, record 9, English, focus%20servo
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- focusing servo 2, record 9, English, focusing%20servo
correct
- servo-mechanism for focusing 1, record 9, English, servo%2Dmechanism%20for%20focusing
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the disc is not exactly on the focal point of the system's objective lens, the spot will be too large for accurate reproduction of the data; hence the need for a focus servo. 2, record 9, English, - focus%20servo
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Servomécanismes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- servomécanisme de focalisation
1, record 9, French, servom%C3%A9canisme%20de%20focalisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme qui règle la distance entre le disque et l'objectif. 1, record 9, French, - servom%C3%A9canisme%20de%20focalisation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une déformation supérieure ne permettrait plus l'accrochage des servomécanismes de guidage et de focalisation. 1, record 9, French, - servom%C3%A9canisme%20de%20focalisation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wide-field telescope
1, record 10, English, wide%2Dfield%20telescope
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The payload of the SPOT satellite will include two HRV instruments which will use the "pushbroom technique" for analyzing images without mechanical scanning. Each instrument consists of a wide-field telescope at the focus of which are mounted four arrays of CCD(Charge Coupled Device) sensors. 1, record 10, English, - wide%2Dfield%20telescope
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- télescope à grand champ 1, record 10, French, t%C3%A9lescope%20%C3%A0%20grand%20champ
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La charge utile de SPOT comprendra deux HRV identiques. Chaque instrument, du type "push broom" (emploi de la technique dite du râteau pour l'analyse de l'image sans balayage mécanique), est constitué d'un télescope à grand champ au foyer duquel sont placées quatre barrettes de détecteurs à dispositif de couplage de charge. 1, record 10, French, - t%C3%A9lescope%20%C3%A0%20grand%20champ
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pushbroom
1, record 11, English, pushbroom
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The payload of the SPOT satellite will include two HRV instruments which will use the "pushbroom technique" for analyzing images without mechanical scanning. Each instrument consists of a wide-field telescope at the focus of which are mounted four arrays of CCD(Charge Coupled Device) sensors. 1, record 11, English, - pushbroom
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- push broom 1, record 11, French, push%20broom
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La charge utile de SPOT comprendra deux HRV identiques. Chaque instrument, du type "push broom" (emploi de la technique dite du râteau pour l'analyse de l'image sans balayage mécanique), est constitué d'un télescope à grand champ au foyer duquel sont placées quatre barrettes de détecteurs à dispositif de couplage de charge. 1, record 11, French, - push%20broom
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- focus of sweep spot 1, record 12, English, focus%20of%20sweep%20spot
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2APN59.f.l.3.e 1, record 12, English, - focus%20of%20sweep%20spot
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- concentration de la trace de balayage 1, record 12, French, concentration%20de%20la%20trace%20de%20balayage
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ibid.f.l.3.f aéronautique (radars) l06cv.29.06.74 1, record 12, French, - concentration%20de%20la%20trace%20de%20balayage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- microprism spot 1, record 13, English, microprism%20spot
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--central spot of microprisms on the screen where the image is blurred as long as the subject remains out of focus. [from MOPHO 68 12-113] 1, record 13, English, - microprism%20spot
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pastille de microprismes 1, record 13, French, pastille%20de%20microprismes
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) une -- disposée au centre du viseur fait apparaître l'image flave tant que le réglage de la distance n'a pas été parfaitement réalisé. 1, record 13, French, - pastille%20de%20microprismes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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