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PROPORTIONS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proportions
1, record 1, English, proportions
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] relative dimensions and angles of a polished diamond and the relationships between them; these include table size, crown angle, crown height, girdle thickness, pavilion angle, pavilion depth, culet size, girdle outline, length-to-width ratio, and total depth. 2, record 1, English, - proportions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proportions, the relationship between the various parts of the stone, determine the fire and brilliance of the diamond. If the proportions are not optimal, undesirable visual effects may occur. 3, record 1, English, - proportions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope: An optical instrument marketed by the Gemological Institute of America to compare the proportions of a brilliant-cut diamond with those of the Tolkowsky theoretical brilliant cut. 4, record 1, English, - proportions
Record 1, Key term(s)
- proportion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- proportions
1, record 1, French, proportions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensions considérées par référence à une mesure, une échelle. 2, record 1, French, - proportions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proportions ou rapports internes entre les différentes parties du diamant déterminent le feu et la brillance de la pierre. Si les proportions ne sont pas idéales, il peut apparaître des effets visuels indésirables. 3, record 1, French, - proportions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope : Instrument d'optique vendu par la Gemological Institute of America et servant à comparer les proportions d'un diamant taillé en brillant avec celles du brillant idéal américain tel que conçu par Marcel Tolkowsky. 4, record 1, French, - proportions
Record 1, Key term(s)
- proportion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proportions 1, record 2, English, proportions
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
specify the respective proportions of the revenues. (Bill C-151) 1, record 2, English, - proportions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parts
1, record 2, French, parts
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
spécifier les parts respectives des revenus. 1, record 2, French, - parts
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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