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POI [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proof of importance
1, record 1, English, proof%20of%20importance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- POI 2, record 1, English, POI
correct
- PoI 3, record 1, English, PoI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blockchain consensus algorithm used to determine which network participants (nodes) are eligible to add a block to the blockchain. 4, record 1, English, - proof%20of%20importance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A proof of importance algorithm prioritizes miners based on the number of transactions in the corresponding cryptocurrency that they perform. The more transactions are made to and from an entity's cryptocurrency wallet, the higher that entity's chances of being given mining projects are. 2, record 1, English, - proof%20of%20importance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- preuve d'importance
1, record 1, French, preuve%20d%27importance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des dérivés [...] existent, on peut citer la «preuve de possession» (proof of hold), fondée sur la durée de possession, la «preuve d'utilisation» (proof of use), en fonction du volume de transactions, la «preuve d'importance» (proof of importance), reposant sur la «réputation», ou encore la «preuve de destruction» (proof of burn) qui revient à détruire des cryptomonnaies, pour obtenir la confiance du réseau. 1, record 1, French, - preuve%20d%27importance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- point of injury
1, record 2, English, point%20of%20injury
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- POI 1, record 2, English, POI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aeromedical evacuation platforms such as MEDEVAC [medical evacuation] allow for urgent evacuation to medical treatment facilities (MTF) that can provide the more complex, necessary lifesaving interventions that are not otherwise possible at [the] point of injury (POI) or en route. 1, record 2, English, - point%20of%20injury
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lieu de blessure
1, record 2, French, lieu%20de%20blessure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- principal operations inspector
1, record 3, English, principal%20operations%20inspector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- POI 2, record 3, English, POI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The POI for American Airlines authorizes the airline’s operations through the issuance of operations specifications. The POI is also responsible for approving manuals and their revisions and reviewing surveillance records of training and line operations. 3, record 3, English, - principal%20operations%20inspector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur principal de l'exploitation
1, record 3, French, inspecteur%20principal%20de%20l%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IPE 2, record 3, French, IPE
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice principale de l'exploitation 3, record 3, French, inspectrice%20principale%20de%20l%27exploitation
correct, feminine noun
- IPE 3, record 3, French, IPE
correct, feminine noun
- IPE 3, record 3, French, IPE
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- area of impact
1, record 4, English, area%20of%20impact
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AOI 1, record 4, English, AOI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- point of impact 2, record 4, English, point%20of%20impact
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area in which one vehicle impacts another vehicle or some other object. 1, record 4, English, - area%20of%20impact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point of impact: This term is still used but is losing favour as it would indicate that one could determine the exact point at which two objects impacted. 1, record 4, English, - area%20of%20impact
Record 4, Key term(s)
- impact area
- impact point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de choc
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20choc
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- point de choc 2, record 4, French, point%20de%20choc
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur les lieux de l'accident, la police constata que les véhicules occupaient encore leur emplacement découlant de l'accident. La zone de choc n'a pas pu être déterminée avec précision dès lors qu'il n'y avait aucune trace au sol. 1, record 4, French, - zone%20de%20choc
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- payload operation integration
1, record 5, English, payload%20operation%20integration
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- POI 1, record 5, English, POI
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NASA will provide Payload Operation Integration (POI) for ISS [International Space Station]. Payloads (POI)is the assessment and management of interactions between multiple payloads, payload facilities, and Station systems, including interactions between hardware, software and operations. The NASA POI process involves developing integrated payload operations requirements, plans, and processes and ensures that compatibility with the flight system. This effort includes Station-wide payload operations management and integration, integrated payload planning and operations, and payload crew and ground personnel training and safety. The NASA POI process will integrate all U.S. users, regardless of the payload's location on orbit. 2, record 5, English, - payload%20operation%20integration
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
payload operation integration; POI: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 5, English, - payload%20operation%20integration
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- intégration opérationnelle des charges utiles
1, record 5, French, int%C3%A9gration%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20des%20charges%20utiles
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- POI 1, record 5, French, POI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intégration opérationnelle des charges utiles; POI : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 5, French, - int%C3%A9gration%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20des%20charges%20utiles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- payload operations integration
1, record 6, English, payload%20operations%20integration
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- intégration de l'exploitation des charges utiles
1, record 6, French, int%C3%A9gration%20de%20l%27exploitation%20des%20charges%20utiles
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cooking and Gastronomy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Poi
1, record 7, English, Poi
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A root-like potato with rough, hairy texture, taro root is the main ingredient in Poi for Hawaiians. 1, record 7, English, - Poi
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fermented, pastelike, palatable, very digestible food of the native Hawaiians. 2, record 7, English, - Poi
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cuisine et gastronomie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Poi
1, record 7, French, Poi
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Hawaii une préparation spéciale hautement nutritive, le «Poi», est obtenue en laissant fermenter une pâte fabriquée à partir de tubercules de Colocasia bouillis. A une flore lactique (Lactobacillus, Streptococcus) succèdent des levures. Le produit est actuellement fabriqué à une échelle industrielle et exporté aux Etats-Unis. 1, record 7, French, - Poi
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- point of initiation 1, record 8, English, point%20of%20initiation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- initiation point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point de lancement
1, record 8, French, point%20de%20lancement
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- POI 1, record 8, French, POI
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réseaux intelligents. 1, record 8, French, - point%20de%20lancement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : UIT-T Q.1290 [Union internationale des télécommunications]. 1, record 8, French, - point%20de%20lancement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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