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BINARY SEARCH METHOD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- binary search method
1, record 1, English, binary%20search%20method
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A search strategy that involves sending sign cutters in a direction that is perpendicular to the subject’s assumed direction of travel, in an effort to narrow down the size of the search area. 1, record 1, English, - binary%20search%20method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode de recherche binaire
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20recherche%20binaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de recherche qui [permet d'envoyer] des pisteurs dans une direction perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement supposée de la personne égarée, en vue de réduire le secteur de recherche. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20recherche%20binaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- binary search method 1, record 2, English, binary%20search%20method
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode binaire de recherche
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20binaire%20de%20recherche
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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