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IMPLEMENTATION-DEPENDENT [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2011-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- slot time
1, record 1, English, slot%20time
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<CSMA/CD network> implementation-dependent unit of time which, in case of collision, is used to determine the delay after which data stations may attempt to retransmit 1, record 1, English, - slot%20time
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slot time: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-25:1992]. 2, record 1, English, - slot%20time
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- durée d'une tranche
1, record 1, French, dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- période élémentaire 1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9riode%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<réseau CSMA/CD> unité de temps constituant un paramètre du réseau, utilisée en cas de collision pour déterminer les délais après lesquels les stations de données pourront essayer de réémettre 1, record 1, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
durée d'une tranche; période élémentaire : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-25:1992]. 2, record 1, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slot time
1, record 2, English, slot%20time
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a carrier sense multiple access with collision detection [CSMA/CD] network, an implementation-dependent unit of time that, in case of collision, is used to determine the delay after which data stations may attempt to retransmit. 2, record 2, English, - slot%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slot time: term standardized by CSA and ISO/IEC. 3, record 2, English, - slot%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- durée d'une tranche
1, record 2, French, dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- période élémentaire 1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un réseau à accès multiple par détection de porteuse et détection de collision [CSMA/CD], unité de temps constituant un paramètre du réseau, utilisée en cas de collision pour déterminer les délais après lesquels les stations de données pourront essayer de réémettre. 2, record 2, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
durée d'une tranche; période élémentaire : termes normalisés par la CSA et l'ISO/CEI. 3, record 2, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20d%27une%20tranche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- escape
1, record 3, English, escape
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- escape function 2, record 3, English, escape%20function
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function which provides access to implementation-dependent or device-dependent features, not concerned with the generation of graphical output. 1, record 3, English, - escape
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sortie
1, record 3, French, sortie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fonction d'échappement 1, record 3, French, fonction%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caractère d'échappement : Caractère de contrôle qui modifie la signification du caractère qui le sait comparable à un caractère de décalage (shift character) temporaire. 2, record 3, French, - sortie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- break action 1, record 4, English, break%20action
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An implementation-dependent and workstation dependent mechanism enabling the operator to interrupt an input operation. 1, record 4, English, - break%20action
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'interruption 1, record 4, French, fonction%20d%27interruption
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-11-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- generalized drawing primitive 1, record 5, English, generalized%20drawing%20primitive
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An output primitive which accessed implementation-dependent and workstation-dependent geometrical capabilities such as curve drawing. 1, record 5, English, - generalized%20drawing%20primitive
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- primitive de sortie GDP 1, record 5, French, primitive%20de%20sortie%20GDP
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 1996-11-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- generalized structure element 1, record 6, English, generalized%20structure%20element
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure element which is used to access implementation-dependent, workstation-dependent, or device dependent features during structure traversal. It is a structure element which accesses attribute or control functionality, but does not create an output primitive. 1, record 6, English, - generalized%20structure%20element
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élément de structure GSE 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20structure%20GSE
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- implementation-dependent characteristic
1, record 7, English, implementation%2Ddependent%20characteristic
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique liée à l'implémentation
1, record 7, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27impl%C3%A9mentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes se rapportant ou langage Ada. 2, record 7, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20li%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27impl%C3%A9mentation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-11-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- implementation-dependent pragma
1, record 8, English, implementation%2Ddependent%20pragma
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pragma lié à l'implémentation
1, record 8, French, pragma%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27impl%C3%A9mentation
correct, 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 1992-11-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- implementation-dependent feature
1, record 9, English, implementation%2Ddependent%20feature
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trait lié à l'implémentation
1, record 9, French, trait%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27impl%C3%A9mentation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- custom cursor symbol
1, record 10, English, custom%20cursor%20symbol
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- custom cursor 1, record 10, English, custom%20cursor
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thickness of the underscore cursor and that of the cross-hair cursor and the definition of the shape of the custom cursor symbol are implementation-dependent. 1, record 10, English, - custom%20cursor%20symbol
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- curseur spécial
1, record 10, French, curseur%20sp%C3%A9cial
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- curseur créé à la demande 2, record 10, French, curseur%20cr%C3%A9%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20demande
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curseur que l'utilisateur crée pour ses besoins, et qui représente souvent le symbole de l'action à accomplir. 2, record 10, French, - curseur%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épaisseur du curseur soulignement et du curseur réticule, ainsi que la définition de la forme du curseur spécial, sont liées à la matérialisation. 1, record 10, French, - curseur%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- implementation-dependent
1, record 11, English, implementation%2Ddependent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a feature that may be specified more completely in a service reference model or by an implementor, within the constraints imposed by this standard. 1, record 11, English, - implementation%2Ddependent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lié à la matérialisation
1, record 11, French, li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20mat%C3%A9rialisation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
s'applique à une caractéristique qui peut être spécifiée de façon plus complète dans un modèle de référence de service ou par un concepteur, dans les limites imposées par cette norme. 1, record 11, French, - li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20mat%C3%A9rialisation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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