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SHARP POWER [5 records]

Record 1 2020-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Relations
  • Diplomacy
  • Information Sources (Journalism)
DEF

The use of manipulative diplomatic policies by one country to influence and undermine the political system of a target country.

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.

OBS

Neither "hard" nor "soft, "sharp power has the effect of limiting free expression and distorting the political environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Relations internationales
  • Diplomatie
  • Sources d'information (Journalisme)
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Caractérise un moteur dont la plage d'utilisation est étroitement limitée.

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.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
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.

OBS

Dual scan displays are generally not as sharp or bright as active matrix displays, but they consume less power.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
CONT

The Brown and Sharp worm thread, a modified form of the acme thread, is used for transmitting power to a worm wheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 5 1988-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
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.

Spanish

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