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PRECONDITION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precondition
1, record 1, English, precondition
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pre-condition 2, record 1, English, pre%2Dcondition
correct
- pre-con 3, record 1, English, pre%2Dcon
correct
- precon 4, record 1, English, precon
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assertion that pertains to a point immediately preceding, in the execution sequence, a specified portion of a program. 5, record 1, English, - precondition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A proposition that must be satisfied preceding the execution of a piece of code. 6, record 1, English, - precondition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To infer a threat has occurred, the contents of the story must satisfy the precondition that the person who has the information is not willing to part with it. 4, record 1, English, - precondition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precondition: term standardized by ISO/IEC and CSA. 7, record 1, English, - precondition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précondition
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9condition
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- postulat d'entrée 2, record 1, French, postulat%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assertion caractérisant l'état d'un programme avant l'exécution. La précondition est exprimée en termes de propriétés, de variables et de relations. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Assertion qui doit être vérifiée en un point qui, dans la séquence d'exécution, précède immédiatement une partie déterminée du programme. 4, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
précondition de règle, report de préconditions, valeur de précondition. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précondition; postulat d'entrée : termes normalisés par l'ISO/CEI et la CSA. 5, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precondition
1, record 2, English, precondition
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
assertion that pertains to a point immediately preceding, in the execution sequence, a specified portion of a program 1, record 2, English, - precondition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precondition: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 2, English, - precondition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précondition
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9condition
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- postulat d'entrée 1, record 2, French, postulat%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
assertion qui doit être vérifiée en un point qui, dans la séquence d'exécution, précède immédiatement une partie déterminée du programme 1, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précondition; postulat d'entrée : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9condition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- if part
1, record 3, English, if%20part
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- premise 2, record 3, English, premise
correct
- premise part 3, record 3, English, premise%20part
correct, standardized
- condition part 3, record 3, English, condition%20part
correct, standardized
- left-hand side 4, record 3, English, left%2Dhand%20side
correct, standardized
- precondition 5, record 3, English, precondition
correct
- subgoal 6, record 3, English, subgoal
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The set of facts or statements of an if-then rule. 3, record 3, English, - if%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a forward chaining system, premises of the rules are examined to see whether or not they are true, given the information on hand. If so, then the conclusions are added to the list of facts known to be true and the system examines the rules again. 7, record 3, English, - if%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Production rules are particularly appropriate as they can be used to relate premises about facts determined by questioning to conclusions about possible diagnoses. 8, record 3, English, - if%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
If the premise of the rule is true, then the conclusion stated in the action can be inferred. A premise consists of preconditions or clauses, often called subgoals. 6, record 3, English, - if%20part
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
premise part, condition part, left-hand side: terms standardized by ISO/IEC and CSA. 9, record 3, English, - if%20part
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- antécédent
1, record 3, French, ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- situation 2, record 3, French, situation
correct, feminine noun
- prémisse 3, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9misse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- partie gauche 4, record 3, French, partie%20gauche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- membre gauche 4, record 3, French, membre%20gauche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- condition 2, record 3, French, condition
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des faits ou énoncés dans la partie «si» d'une règle conditionnelle. 5, record 3, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une règle de production est un couple situation-action, ce qui signifie que chaque fois qu'une situation est reconnue (partie de gauche de la règle), l'action est exécutée (partie de droite de la règle); [...] 2, record 3, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le moteur considère les faits déjà établis et regarde s'ils satisfont la partie gauche des règles (prémisse). 2, record 3, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les règles en SNARK sont des règles de production classiques [qui] se composent de deux parties : une partie prémisse constituée d'antécédents et une partie conclusion constituée de conséquents. 1, record 3, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
partie gauche, membre gauche, prémisse : termes normalisés par ISO/CEI et la CSA. 6, record 3, French, - ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dent
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- precondición
1, record 3, Spanish, precondici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precondition 1, record 4, English, precondition
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- condition sine qua non
1, record 4, French, condition%20sine%20qua%20non
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes provenant du Guide de la politique des approvisionnements et services en usage au MAS. 2, record 4, French, - condition%20sine%20qua%20non
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Labour Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precondition
1, record 5, English, precondition
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit du travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- condition préalable
1, record 5, French, condition%20pr%C3%A9alable
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-09-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- precondition
1, record 6, English, precondition
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- traiter 1, record 6, French, traiter
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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