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Record 1 2010-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

In cartography, a separate map positioned within the neatline of a larger map.

OBS

Three forms are recognized: a. An area geographically outside a sheet but included therein for convenience of publication, usually at the same scale; b. A portion of the map or chart at an enlarged scale; c. A smaller scale map or chart of surrounding areas, included for location purposes.

OBS

inset: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Carte particulière à l'intérieur d'une carte plus grande.

OBS

On en distingue trois formes: a. une zone géographiquement extérieure à la feuille, mais incluse dans celle-ci pour faciliter la publication; généralement à la même échelle; b. une partie de la carte à plus grande échelle; c. une carte à échelle réduite des zones voisines, pour permettre la localisation.

OBS

carton intérieur : terme et définitions normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Graphic Reproduction
DEF

A feature of a map or chart, often a decorative inset, containing the title, legend, or scale, or all of these items.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Production graphique
DEF

Sur un plan, cadre dans lequel sont portés les indications nécessaires, l'identification de l'objet représenté, les noms des sociétés ou personnes intéressées à la conception et à l'exécution et éventuellement les modifications successives apportées au plan avant et pendant l'exécution.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

A map with enlarged sections of smaller maps, inset or in the margin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

Carte représentant la partie essentielle d'une planche ou d'une feuille et qui s'agrémente parfois de petites cartes secondaires.

Spanish

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