TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
INPUT INTERFACE SYSTEM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medical inquiry
1, record 1, English, medical%20inquiry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- medical enquiry 2, record 1, English, medical%20enquiry
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The computer system includes a memory storing a computer program and a processor configured to execute the computer program. The computer program is configured to receive a medical inquiry from a user in real-time.... As used herein, the following terms are understood to have the following meanings :... medical inquiry : an inquiry made by a medical expert such as, for example, a medical expert at a MCO [managed care organization]-monitoring organization(e. g., a Medicaid office), a doctor, a nurse, etc. A medical inquiry is an inquiry relating to a common issue of interest in the medical field, and more particularly, to a common issue of interest to an MCO-monitoring organization.... The medical inquiry may be provided via a variety of input means. For example, the medical inquiry may be text data input to a graphical user interface(GUI) by the medical expert via a keyboard, voice data input by the medical expert via a microphone, etc. 1, record 1, English, - medical%20inquiry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- requête de nature médicale
1, record 1, French, requ%C3%AAte%20de%20nature%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- demande d'informations médicales 2, record 1, French, demande%20d%27informations%20m%C3%A9dicales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La base de données [...] permettait en outre de couvrir beaucoup de revues médicales de sciences humaines. Or, certains travaux ont utilisé le contact tactile à des fins de soumission à des requêtes de nature médicale. 1, record 1, French, - requ%C3%AAte%20de%20nature%20m%C3%A9dicale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- solicitud de información médica
1, record 1, Spanish, solicitud%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A9dica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El modelo propuesto se puede adaptar a la conexión entre diversas clínicas y/o hospitales. La interoperabilidad simplificaría el tiempo que llevan los procesos hospitalarios con respecto a la solicitud de información médica o a los traslados entre entidades sanitarias. Uno de los principales problemas de seguridad de la interoperabilidad reside en vincular los registros de salud y las transacciones de los pacientes con los diversos proveedores de servicios de atención médica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - solicitud%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A9dica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- iOS
1, record 2, English, iOS
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operating system used for mobile devices manufactured by Apple Inc. 2, record 2, English, - iOS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Like modern desktop operating systems, iOS uses a graphical user interface, or GUI. However, since it is a mobile operating system, iOS is designed around touchscreen input, rather than a keyboard and mouse. 3, record 2, English, - iOS
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- iOS
1, record 2, French, iOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Système] d'exploitation mobile développé par Apple pour l'iPhone, l'iPod touch, et l'iPad. 2, record 2, French, - iOS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'iOS propose une interface qui permet aux utilisateurs de naviguer de façon simple et rapide dans l'environnement numérique de la mémoire de l'appareil et des applications, ainsi que dans l'océan numérique qu'offre Internet. 3, record 2, French, - iOS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rule generator
1, record 3, English, rule%20generator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By combining a rule generator with an input generator and a calculator, the system is able to apply rules of exception management to the user interface. 2, record 3, English, - rule%20generator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- générateur de règles
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20r%C3%A8gles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notre module [...] dispose d'un certain nombre de règles préétablies (250) créées à partir de différents algorithmes fondés sur les quelque 60 milliards de transactions traitées chaque année par [l'entreprise de crédit]. Les moteurs et générateurs de règles doivent avant tout être simples et ergonomiques. 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20r%C3%A8gles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- generador de normas
1, record 3, Spanish, generador%20de%20normas
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Packaging in Metal
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- input interface system
1, record 4, English, input%20interface%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanism that enables documents from other forms/paper handling devices (for example, folding machines, guillotines, bursters) to be fed in-line into the machine. 1, record 4, English, - input%20interface%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Emballages en métal
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- interface d'entrée
1, record 4, French, interface%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme permettant d'introduire dans la machine des documents provenant d'autres équipements (plieuses, cisailles-guillotines collationneuses, etc.) 1, record 4, French, - interface%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- design specification
1, record 5, English, design%20specification
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specification that documents the design of a system or system component; for example, a software configuration item. Typical contents include system or component algorithms, control logic, data structures, data set-use information, input/output formats, and interface descriptions. 2, record 5, English, - design%20specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A designer will try to understand a design problem that has been assigned to him by writing a design specification. The specifications relate to technical systems that do not exist at that time. Other specifications relate to existing systems, for instance manufacturing specifications, test specifications, operation specifications.... 3, record 5, English, - design%20specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "requirements specifications". 2, record 5, English, - design%20specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As a rule when "specification" is used in the singular, the writer is referring to the document; when it is used in the plural, "specifications" means the statements included in the document. 4, record 5, English, - design%20specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
design specification: term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 5, record 5, English, - design%20specification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- spécification du projet
1, record 5, French, sp%C3%A9cification%20du%20projet
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécification qui documente la conception d'un système ou d'un élément de système; par exemple, un élément de la configuration d'un logiciel. Les contenus types comprennent les algorithmes du système ou de l'élément, la logique de commande, les structures de données, les renseignements sur l'utilisation d'un ensemble de données, les formats d'entrée/sortie et les descriptions des interfaces. 1, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20du%20projet
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir également «spécification des exigences». 1, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20du%20projet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Análisis de los sistemas de informática
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- especificación del diseño
1, record 5, Spanish, especificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20dise%C3%B1o
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resultado de un análisis de las necesidades de información de un sistema específico dentro de una organización; incluyendo las especificaciones para las entradas, salidas y procesamiento. 1, record 5, Spanish, - especificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20dise%C3%B1o
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-10-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- interface module
1, record 6, English, interface%20module
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- interfacing module 2, record 6, English, interfacing%20module
- interface 3, record 6, English, interface
correct
- presentation expert 4, record 6, English, presentation%20expert
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The module of an ITS] that deals with the form of the communication, with the presentation. 4, record 6, English, - interface%20module
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the interface module takes care of [the] final form [of didactic actions]. ... this module processes the flow of communication in and out. 5, record 6, English, - interface%20module
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The interface handles the input and output of the system, and provides continued information on the current state of the problem solving process by showing the current hypothesis set and the goals already achieved. It processes the output of the communication expert..., by transforming it to natural language and system actions... Besides, it gives the student the opportunity to request for reminders of gathered information of the anamnesis or other investigations. 4, record 6, English, - interface%20module
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See student-system interface. 2, record 6, English, - interface%20module
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- module d'interface
1, record 6, French, module%20d%27interface
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- module d'interfaçage 2, record 6, French, module%20d%27interfa%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
- module de l'interface 3, record 6, French, module%20de%20l%27interface
correct, masculine noun
- unité de liaison 3, record 6, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20liaison
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Macrocomposante d'un didacticiel intelligent chargée des échanges avec l'apprenant et qui peut comporter un analyseur et un générateur en langage naturel. 4, record 6, French, - module%20d%27interface
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'interface gérant le dialogue entre l'élève et l'ordinateur. 5, record 6, French, - module%20d%27interface
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces informations sont constituées d'éléments attachés à l'apprenant (identité, historique des sessions...) et d'éléments provenant de la session en cours. Voir aussi : environnement didacticiel, environnement apprenant, aiguillage. 3, record 6, French, - module%20d%27interface
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Renseignements fournis par le Centre de terminologie et néologie, Paris, 1991. 3, record 6, French, - module%20d%27interface
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Inteligencia artificial
- Educación permanente
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo de interfaz
1, record 6, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20interfaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad del equipo físico que provee la interfaz entre un bus y los periféricos o instrumentos del usuario. Circuitos integrados montados en el módulo proveen la lógica para la selección de direcciones, control de interrupciones y las transferencias de los bytes de entradas/salidas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20interfaz
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los módulos de interfaces para los sistemas de microcomputadoras (microordenadores) industriales pueden incluir módulos para las comunicaciones digitales, conmutadores eléctricos, conversión analógica-digital-analógica, etc. 2, record 6, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20interfaz
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fibre-optic local area network
1, record 7, English, fibre%2Doptic%20local%20area%20network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The SSCS [surface ship command system] uses twelve multifunction consoles connected via a fibre-optic local area network to input output interface nodes and a universal radar video distribution unit. 2, record 7, English, - fibre%2Doptic%20local%20area%20network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réseau local par fibre optique
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9seau%20local%20par%20fibre%20optique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SSCS [surface ship command system] comporte huit consoles multifonctions mises en réseau local par fibre optique, avec maillage des interfaces entrée/sortie et distributeur universel de vidéo radar. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20local%20par%20fibre%20optique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- user-vicious
1, record 8, English, user%2Dvicious
correct, see observation, adjective, pejorative
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The typical user interface of the first era was a terse, cryptic, difficult-to-learn set of unnatural commands that used only alphanumeric characters. Such character interfaces... could be called user-vicious. Computer messages such as "system dead, ""illegal entry, ""execute, ""kill, ""abort, "and "fatal input error" were all legacies of an era when computers were used primarily by systems personnel or specialized operators. 1, record 8, English, - user%2Dvicious
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stronger term than "user-hostile" or "user-unfriendly". 2, record 8, English, - user%2Dvicious
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- méchant pour l'utilisateur
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9chant%20pour%20l%27utilisateur
correct
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 1982-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dynamic suspension gyro
1, record 9, English, dynamic%20suspension%20gyro
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MSD 20 [gyro platform] is light, weighing only 7. 5 kg(...), measures only 260 mm x 193 mm x 160 mm(...) and outputs altitude, heading and speed without needing a magnetic heading input. The system consists of an inertial unit, a UT 382-50 digital computer and an electronics and interface unit. The inertial unit contains two GSD two-axis dynamic suspension gyros and three gas-damped dry accelerometers. 1, record 9, English, - dynamic%20suspension%20gyro
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope à suspension dynamique 1, record 9, French, gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20suspension%20dynamique
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Très légère (7,5 kg) et de faible encombrement (260 x 193 x 160 mm), [la centrale inertielle SAGEM modèle MSD 20] donne les informations d'attitude, de cap et de vitesse sans qu'il soit nécessaire de lui fournir une information de cap magnétique. Elle comporte un bloc inertiel, un calculateur numérique modèle UT 382-50 et une électronique de servitude et d'interface. Le bloc inertiel est équipé de deux gyroscopes GSD à suspension dynamique accordée et à deux axes sensibles et de trois accéléromètres secs à amortissement gazeux. 1, record 9, French, - gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20suspension%20dynamique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-11-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gas-damped dry accelerometer
1, record 10, English, gas%2Ddamped%20dry%20accelerometer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MSD 20 [gyro platform] is light, weighing only 7. 5 kg(...), measures only 260 mm x 193 mm x 160 mm(...) and outputs altitude, heading and speed without needing a magnetic heading input. The system consists of an inertial unit, a UT 382-50 digital computer and an electronics and interface unit. The inertial unit contains two GSD two-axis dynamic suspension gyros and three gas-damped dry accelerometers. 1, record 10, English, - gas%2Ddamped%20dry%20accelerometer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- accéléromètre sec à amortissement gazeux 1, record 10, French, acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20sec%20%C3%A0%20amortissement%20gazeux
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Très légère (7,5 kg) et de faible encombrement (260 x 193 x 160 mm), [la centrale inertielle SAGEM modèle MSD 20] donne les informations d'attitude, de cap et de vitesse sans qu'il soit nécessaire de lui fournir une information de cap magnétique. Elle comporte un bloc inertiel, un calculateur numérique modèle UT 382-50 et une électronique de servitude et d'interface. Le bloc inertiel est équipé de deux gyroscopes GSD à suspension dynamique accordée et à deux axes sensibles et de trois accéléromètres secs à amortissement gazeux. 1, record 10, French, - acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20sec%20%C3%A0%20amortissement%20gazeux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-06-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- high-speed sequencer
1, record 11, English, high%2Dspeed%20sequencer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Model 6450 series memory systems are designed to interface with a MIL-STD-1553 dual multiplex data bus, by means of a remote terminal employing a high-speed sequencer. A tape controller section receives both commands and data from the terminal and actuates the tape drive mechanism according to the direction of data flow(input or output), besides monitoring overall system performance. 1, record 11, English, - high%2Dspeed%20sequencer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- séquenceur à grande vitesse 1, record 11, French, s%C3%A9quenceur%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le [système de mémoire à ruban magnétique] modèle 6450 est conçu pour pouvoir être raccordé au multiplexeur de voies de données MIL-STD-1553 à l'aide d'un terminal à commande à distance avec séquenceur à grande vitesse. Le dispositif de commande du ruban reçoit à la fois les ordres et les données du terminal et actionne le mécanisme d'entraînement du ruban selon la direction du flux de données (entrée ou sortie) et, en outre, surveille le fonctionnement de l'ensemble du système. 1, record 11, French, - s%C3%A9quenceur%20%C3%A0%20grande%20vitesse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


