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PREFACE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1990-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Literature
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- introduction
1, record 1, English, introduction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- preface 2, record 1, English, preface
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Statement always made by the author to introduce a text, a book ... 3, record 1, English, - introduction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to various sources consulted, "preface" is used as a synonym of introduction even though it often includes acknowledgements. 3, record 1, English, - introduction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
introduction: Term used in the context of military training. 4, record 1, English, - introduction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Littérature
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- introduction
1, record 1, French, introduction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préface 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9face
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Texte préliminaire et explicatif placé en tête d'un ouvrage. 2, record 1, French, - introduction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon certains ouvrages consultés, le terme "préface" s'emploie parfois comme synonyme. 3, record 1, French, - introduction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
introduction : Terme utilisé dans le contexte de l'instruction militaire. 4, record 1, French, - introduction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
- Literatura
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- introducción
1, record 1, Spanish, introducci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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