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SPLINE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Algebra
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 1, English, spline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spline function 2, record 1, English, spline%20function
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function used to approximate a specified function on an interval, consisting of pieces which are defined uniquely on a set of subintervals, usually as polynomials or some other simple form, and which match up with each other and the prescribed function at the end points of the subintervals with a sufficiently high degree of accuracy. 3, record 1, English, - spline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In part programming, a special cubic interpolation routine for fairing of curves. The slopes of the curve are adjusted by an interactive procedure until curvature is continuous over the length of the curve. 4, record 1, English, - spline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Algèbre
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spline
1, record 1, French, spline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fonction spline 2, record 1, French, fonction%20spline
correct, feminine noun
- fonction «pistolet» 3, record 1, French, fonction%20%C2%ABpistolet%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction permettant l'interpolation d'une courbe ou d'une surface par une suite de polynômes passant par une série de points d'entrée appelés nœuds. 4, record 1, French, - spline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fonction spline peut être considérée comme une forme généralisée de polynôme admettant un certain nombre de points à dérivées discontinues. 5, record 1, French, - spline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
C'est cette idée qui conduit à la construction des fonctions splines (en français «pistolet» [...] 3, record 1, French, - spline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spline 1, record 2, English, spline
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rectangular strip of wood which is substituted to the tongue in factory floors or for other similar purposes. 2, record 2, English, - spline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 2, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- languette 2, record 2, French, languette
feminine noun
- languette rapportée 3, record 2, French, languette%20rapport%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tringle rectangulaire en bois qui est substituée à la languette dans les planchers d'usine ou pour d'autres fins semblables. 3, record 2, French, - clavette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
- Pisos y cielos rasos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lengüeta falsa
1, record 2, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20falsa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- lengüeta postiza 1, record 2, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20postiza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 3, English, spline
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a number of equally spaced keys cut integral with a shaft, or similarly keyways in a hubbed part; the mated pair permits the transmission of rotation or translation motion along the axis of the shaft. 2, record 3, English, - spline
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cannelure
1, record 3, French, cannelure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une pièce mécanique de révolution, chacune des rainures longitudinales qui, régulièrement réparties sur la circonférence, permettent de réaliser un accouplement avec une pièce complémentaire munie de cannelures analogues. 2, record 3, French, - cannelure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce mode d'entraînement laisse les pièces libres de coulisser l'une dans l'autre. 2, record 3, French, - cannelure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cannelure : terme recommandé par l'Office québécois de la langue française. 3, record 3, French, - cannelure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cannelure : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - cannelure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 4, English, spline
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- courbe splinée
1, record 4, French, courbe%20splin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 5, English, spline
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Window types other than double-hung will need full-length screens and will be fitted following the same procedures as specified for their storm sash. Though the metal spline that comes with the aluminum screen frame section will work perfectly for the initial installation, it may not work so well if you have to later replace the screening. For replacement purposes, the screening can be secured by using a plastic spline that compresses slightly when installed. You can use a special tool, an inexpensive roller made for the purpose, to force the spline into the frame channel. 2, record 5, English, - spline
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- languette
1, record 5, French, languette
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors du remplacement, le grillage peut être fixé avec une languette de plastique qui se resserre un peu, après coup. Un rouleau spécial, peu coûteux, sert à cet usage. Enfoncez la languette de plastique dans la rainure du cadre. 1, record 5, French, - languette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lengüeta falsa
1, record 5, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20falsa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- lengüeta postiza 1, record 5, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20postiza
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spline 1, record 6, English, spline
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A loose tongue between two pieces of heavy subflooring used in place of a tongue-and-groove joint. 2, record 6, English, - spline
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clavette
1, record 6, French, clavette
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fausse-languette 1, record 6, French, fausse%2Dlanguette
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enlosado y revestimiento de pisos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lengüeta falsa
1, record 6, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20falsa
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- lengüeta postiza 1, record 6, Spanish, leng%C3%BCeta%20postiza
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-07-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
- Statistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 7, English, spline
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
geostatistics 1, record 7, English, - spline
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Statistique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- spline
1, record 7, French, spline
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
géostatistique 1, record 7, French, - spline
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spline 1, record 8, English, spline
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible strip used as a guide in drawing curved lines. 1, record 8, English, - spline
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- règle flexible à armature de plomb
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A8gle%20flexible%20%C3%A0%20armature%20de%20plomb
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- règle souple à armature de plomb 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A8gle%20souple%20%C3%A0%20armature%20de%20plomb
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grande règle déformable avec des plombs pour la tenir en place. On l'utilise en dessin pour tracer la courbe d'un seul coup. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20flexible%20%C3%A0%20armature%20de%20plomb
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-10-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Landscape Architecture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 9, English, spline
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible strip used in drawing curves 1, record 9, English, - spline
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Architecture paysagère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- latte du jardinier
1, record 9, French, latte%20du%20jardinier
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- spline 1, record 9, French, spline
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Latte de bois que les jardiniers utilisent pour tracer les formes douces des massifs floraux. A l'aide de piquets servant de points d'appui, on imprime la forme désirée à la latte. 1, record 9, French, - latte%20du%20jardinier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-05-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 10, English, spline
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- spline
1, record 10, French, spline
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En synthèse d'image, un spline est une courbe flexible à points de contrôle spécifiés que l'on peut déformer par déplacement. 1, record 10, French, - spline
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-03-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ligule or strap-like marginal flower in Compositae. 1, record 11, English, - ray
Record 11, Key term(s)
- spline
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rayon
1, record 11, French, rayon
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- languette 1, record 11, French, languette
feminine noun
- demi-fleuron ligule 1, record 11, French, demi%2Dfleuron%20ligule
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-04-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- spline
1, record 12, English, spline
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- spline curve 1, record 12, English, spline%20curve
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piecewise curve obeying certain continuity conditions at node points. 1, record 12, English, - spline
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- spline
1, record 12, French, spline
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-04-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Mechanics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mechanical joint having a series of parallel keys formed integrally with a shaft arm mating with corresponding grooves in a hub or fitting. 1, record 13, English, - spline
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Mécanique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- clef de joint
1, record 13, French, clef%20de%20joint
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- clavette 1, record 13, French, clavette
feminine noun
- tenon libre 1, record 13, French, tenon%20libre
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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