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SHARP POWER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Information Sources (Journalism)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sharp power
1, record 1, English, sharp%20power
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of manipulative diplomatic policies by one country to influence and undermine the political system of a target country. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sharp power can include attempts by one country to manipulate and manage information about itself in the news media and educational systems of another country, for the purpose of misleading or dividing public opinion in a target country, or for masking or diverting attention away from negative information about itself. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neither "hard" nor "soft, "sharp power has the effect of limiting free expression and distorting the political environment. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Diplomatie
- Sources d'information (Journalisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir de nuisance
1, record 1, French, pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pouvoir de subversion 2, record 1, French, pouvoir%20de%20subversion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recours à des politiques diplomatiques de manipulation qu'un pays utilise pour influencer le système politique d'un autre pays dans le but de lui nuire. 3, record 1, French, - pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pays dispose surtout d'un «pouvoir de nuisance» qu'il utilise d'une manière largement réactive. Son équipement militaire est désuet, son économie, à genoux et son isolement diplomatique, quasi complet. 4, record 1, French, - pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of the performance of a vehicle when the slope of its power curves are relatively sharp so that maximum power is attained and then lost very quickly over a range of engine speed. 1, record 2, English, - peaky
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointu 1, record 2, French, pointu
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractérise un moteur dont la plage d'utilisation est étroitement limitée. 1, record 2, French, - pointu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce moteur moins pointu se distingue également du moteur R [...] par un couple maxi plus élevé obtenu à un régime nettement plus favorable par l'agrément de conduite. 1, record 2, French, - pointu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dual scan display 1, record 3, English, dual%20scan%20display
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dual-scan display 2, record 3, English, dual%2Dscan%20display
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of passive matrix LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that provides faster refresh rates than conventional passive matrix displays by dividing the screen into two sections that are refreshed simultaneously. 1, record 3, English, - dual%20scan%20display
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dual scan displays are generally not as sharp or bright as active matrix displays, but they consume less power. 1, record 3, English, - dual%20scan%20display
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Type of passive-matrix display found with portable computers and flat panel displays. A dual-scan display refreshes twice as often as the regular passive-matrix. 3, record 3, English, - dual%20scan%20display
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- affichage à balayage double
1, record 3, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20double
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- affichage à double balayage 1, record 3, French, affichage%20%C3%A0%20double%20balayage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Brown and Sharp worm thread
1, record 4, English, Brown%20and%20Sharp%20worm%20thread
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- B & S worm thread 1, record 4, English, B%20%26%20S%20worm%20thread
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Brown and Sharp worm thread, a modified form of the acme thread, is used for transmitting power to a worm wheel. 1, record 4, English, - Brown%20and%20Sharp%20worm%20thread
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- filetage de vis sans fin Brown et Sharp
1, record 4, French, filetage%20de%20vis%20sans%20fin%20Brown%20et%20Sharp
proposal, masculine noun
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 1988-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- carpet gripper
1, record 5, English, carpet%20gripper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smoothedge carpet gripper. Roberts invented tackless strip. It is backed by more than 35 years of installation know-how. All styles and types are bevel edged for installation at base mouldings. Needle sharp, rust resistant pins easily penetrate all carpet backings and are set at a 60 degree angle to eliminate pull-out and bending, even when power stretching. 1, record 5, English, - carpet%20gripper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- latte de fixation pour tapis
1, record 5, French, latte%20de%20fixation%20pour%20tapis
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lattes de fixation Smoothedge. Roberts est l'inventeur des lattes sans clous. Nous avons plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans la pose de tapis. Toutes les lattes ont un bord biseauté pour permettre la pose le long des moulures. Les pointes résistent à la rouille et pénètrent les dessous des tapis. Les pointes sont disposées à un angle de 60 degrés pour éliminer le risque d'arrachement et le pliage même en utilisant des tendeurs. 2, record 5, French, - latte%20de%20fixation%20pour%20tapis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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