TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
DEMAND CURVE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measurements of Electricity
- Electric Power Distribution
- Electric Power Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- demand curve
1, record 1, English, demand%20curve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- load curve 2, record 1, English, load%20curve
correct
- load pattern 3, record 1, English, load%20pattern
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graph in which the load of a gas system or segment of a system is plotted against intervals of time; also a curve showing power (kilowatts) supplied, plotted against time of occurrence, and illustrating the varying magnitude of the load during the period covered. 4, record 1, English, - demand%20curve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As is the case with the WECS/storage mode, this mode becomes more viable with increased WECS penetration, and in some locations it may be the preferred mode because of wind and load patterns. 3, record 1, English, - demand%20curve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
- Distribution électrique
- Centrales électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diagramme de charge
1, record 1, French, diagramme%20de%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- courbe de charge 2, record 1, French, courbe%20de%20charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation sous forme de graphique du changement de la charge en fonction du temps. 3, record 1, French, - diagramme%20de%20charge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- demand curve
1, record 2, English, demand%20curve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphical presentation of a demand function showing how much of a commodity will be bought per unit of time at any given price. 2, record 2, English, - demand%20curve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Lois du marché (Économie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courbe de demande
1, record 2, French, courbe%20de%20demande
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
courbe [qui] indique (...) les diverses quantités (...) d'un produit qui sont demandées à des prix différents de ce produit. 1, record 2, French, - courbe%20de%20demande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: