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HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sailing competition
1, record 1, English, sailing%20competition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yacht racing 2, record 1, English, yacht%20racing
correct
- yachting competition 3, record 1, English, yachting%20competition
correct
- yacht competition 4, record 1, English, yacht%20competition
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many kinds of sailing competition involving different classes of boats, on every ocean, and under all weather conditions. 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are 3 general categories of sailing competition : regattas on Olympic-type courses, ocean races, and match, or head-to-head, races. Although the boats and courses differ, the objective is the same in all races :to finish ahead of the competition. Races are open to men and women except for certain specific categories in the Olympics. 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the early 20th century the exploits of navigators ... kept the popularity of sailing alive. Today, sailing is both a recreational activity and a high level sport; it has been an Olympic event since 1896. Competitions are run and governed by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétition de voile
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compétitions de voile sont variées, regroupent plusieurs classes d'embarcation et ont lieu sur toutes les mers, quelles que soient les conditions météorologiques. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il existe trois grandes catégories de compétition en voile : les régates sur parcours de type olympique, les courses océaniques et les [...] épreuves à un contre un. Même si les embarcations et les parcours diffèrent, l'objectif demeure le même dans toutes les courses : terminer premier devant l'adversaire. Les compétitions s'adressent aux hommes et aux femmes sauf certaines catégories particulières aux J.O. [Jeux olympiques]. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au début du XIXe siècle, la voile est détrônée par la vapeur. Toutefois, des navigateurs [...] contribuent par leurs exploits à en restaurer la popularité et elle est aujourd'hui à la fois une activité récréative et un sport de haut niveau, présent aux J.O. depuis 1896. Les compétitions sont établies et régies par l'International Sailing Federation (ISAF). 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- match-up
1, record 2, English, match%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- matchup 2, record 2, English, matchup
correct, noun
- head-to-head competition 3, record 2, English, head%2Dto%2Dhead%20competition
correct
- head to head meeting 4, record 2, English, head%20to%20head%20meeting
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
match-up: A direct contest or confrontation as between two athletes. 1, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The assignment of 2 opposing tennis players to play opposite each other in a match. 4, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Head-to-head meetings: Gabriela Sabatini has played Helena Sukova 9 times throughout her career and has beaten her 6 times. 4, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head-to-head competition : roller sports and general term. 5, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Personality, stroking match-up. 4, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Match-up against someone else. 4, record 2, English, - match%2Dup
Record 2, Key term(s)
- match up
- head-to-head meeting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- face-à-face
1, record 2, French, face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
correct, see observation, masculine noun, invariable
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- face à face 2, record 2, French, face%20%C3%A0%20face
see observation, masculine noun, invariable
- affrontement 2, record 2, French, affrontement
correct, masculine noun
- confrontation 2, record 2, French, confrontation
correct, feminine noun
- tête-à-tête 3, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%2D%C3%A0%2Dt%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun, invariable
- dialogue 3, record 2, French, dialogue
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La détermination, par les points accumulés ou tirage au sort, des deux joueurs qui doivent s'affronter dans un match; la rencontre même. 4, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Un match âprement disputé donnera lieu à un affrontement ou une confrontation; un jeu fin pourra être dit dialogue ou tête-à-tête. Peu importe; il s'agit là d'images pour rendre une réalité : un joueur veut toujours l'emporter, quel que soit son type de jeu ou son adversaire. 4, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] avant d'envisager un face à face avec Becker en demi-finales, Ivanisevic [...] devra vaincre [...] le Russe Alexander Volkov, toujours redoutable sur herbe. 2, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] Greg Rusedski affrontera le Suédois Nicklas Kulti au premier tour du tournoi de tennis de Wimbledon [...] Kulti a remporté le seul affrontement entre les deux joueurs, au tournoi d'Adelaide en janvier dernier. 2, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Helgeson a enregistré sa première victoire sur Martinez en sept confrontations et atteint le même stade de la compétition qu'aux Internationaux d'Australie en début d'année. 2, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[Elle] est une aubaine pour le tennis féminin qui s'est fatigué de l'interminable tête-à-tête Evert-Navratilova et doute de l'intérêt du dialogue Graf-Seles. 3, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La graphie «face-à-face» est celle du nom, et «face à face», celle de la locution adverbiale. 4, record 2, French, - face%2D%C3%A0%2Dface
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- frente a frente
1, record 2, Spanish, frente%20a%20frente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- competencia cara a cara 2, record 2, Spanish, competencia%20cara%20a%20cara
correct, feminine noun
- enfrentamiento directo 2, record 2, Spanish, enfrentamiento%20directo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"competencia cara a cara" es un término general y "enfrentamiento directo" es un término de deportes de patines sobre ruedas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - frente%20a%20frente
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