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ATHLETICS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- track and field
1, record 1, English, track%20and%20field
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- athletics 2, record 1, English, athletics
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- track and field athletics 3, record 1, English, track%20and%20field%20athletics
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The group of competitive athletic events performed on a running track and field next to it, including running, jumping, pole-vaulting and throwing. 4, record 1, English, - track%20and%20field
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
athletics: The sports practiced by athletes. In American usage athletics include gymnastics, baseball, football and many other sports. In British usage only track and field events are included. 5, record 1, English, - track%20and%20field
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- athlétisme
1, record 1, French, athl%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- piste et pelouse 2, record 1, French, piste%20et%20pelouse
avoid, calque
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des épreuves sportives codifiées comprenant des courses à pied, des sauts et des lancers. 3, record 1, French, - athl%C3%A9tisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- atletismo
1, record 1, Spanish, atletismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- atletismo de campo y pista 2, record 1, Spanish, atletismo%20de%20campo%20y%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contemplar el atletismo como un solo deporte es un error. El atletismo es una suma de especialidades que culturalmente se han agrupado bajo este nombre general. Las similitudes entre el maratón y el lanzamiento de martillo son muy pequeñas [...] Las especialidades del atletismo moderno son cinco: las carreras, los saltos, los lanzamientos, la marcha atlética y las pruebas combinadas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - atletismo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atletismo: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - atletismo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athletics
1, record 2, English, athletics
correct, noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sports 2, record 2, English, sports
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical exercises (of strength, speed and skill), sports, or games engaged in by athletes. 3, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually plural in use. 2, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intercollegiate athletics. 3, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Athletics include baseball and basketball. 2, record 2, English, - athletics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Outdoor sports; indoor sports. 2, record 2, English, - athletics
Record 2, Key term(s)
- athletic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sports
1, record 2, French, sports
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sport : Ensemble des exercices physiques se présentant sous forme de jeux individuels ou collectifs, donnant généralement lieu à compétition, pratiqués en observant certaines règles précises et sans but utilitaire immédiat. 2, record 2, French, - sports
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot [sport], employé au pluriel, [...] s'applique au groupe des activités qui présentent des aspects communs : «sports de combat», «sports équestres». 3, record 2, French, - sports
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habituellement, on rendra «athletics» par «les sports» pour désigner la somme des activités physiques, jeux divers ou disciplines sportives qui constituent un ensemble. (EX : Il a pratiqué des sports durant ses années à l'université.) Cependant, différemment de l'anglais, le français voit alors un pluriel qui représente une somme de singuliers, un ensemble de sports. (EX : les sports interuniversitaires : diverses disciplines sportives dans lesquelles s'affrontent des équipes représentant les universités membres d'une même ligue). La conception des notions, différente d'une langue à l'autre, demande donc une adaptation liée au contexte. 1, record 2, French, - sports
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sport
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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