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Record 1 2008-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

absolute data: In computer graphics, values in a computer program that specify the actual coordinates in a display space or image space.

OBS

The plural form of the term and definition are officially approved by the Government EDP Standards Committee (GESC).

OBS

Term usually used in the plural: absolute data.

Key term(s)
  • absolute data

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Infographie
DEF

données absolues : En infographie, valeurs contenues dans un programme et spécifiant les coordonnées réelles à l'intérieur d'une surface utile ou d'une zone image.

OBS

La forme au pluriel du terme et sa définition sont uniformisés par le Comité de normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

OBS

Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • données absolues

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Gráficos de computadora
OBS

dato absoluto: Término generalmente utilizado en plural.

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