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TRAJECTORY [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 1, English, trajectory
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- track 2, record 1, English, track
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line in space tracing the successive positions of the centre of a synoptic system. 1, record 1, English, - trajectory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 1, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne dans l'espace représentant les positions successives du centre d'un système synoptique. 2, record 1, French, - trajectoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- trayectoria
1, record 1, Spanish, trayectoria
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva descrita por las posiciones sucesivas del centro de un sistema sinóptico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 2, English, trajectory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flight path of a projectile, missile, rocket or satellite. 2, record 2, English, - trajectory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO distinguishes between spatial trajectory, path and trajectory (temporal path). 3, record 2, English, - trajectory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 2, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne courbe décrite dans l'espace par un astre ou par un engin spatial. 2, record 2, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'allongement de la trajectoire est déterminé par la vitesse du corps qui la décrit. 2, record 2, French, - trajectoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flight
1, record 3, English, flight
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flight pattern 2, record 3, English, flight%20pattern
correct
- trajectory 3, record 3, English, trajectory
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curved path of something moving through space. 3, record 3, English, - flight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As she brings the raquet head down below the flight of the ball, you can see how her wrist is laid back. 4, record 3, English, - flight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... hitting straight into the incoming flight pattern of the ball ... 2, record 3, English, - flight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Spanish term "recorrido" is generic. In its most basic meaning the term denotes the path of a moving object whether it be a racquet, a ball or even a human body. Furthermore, in English one speaks of the "flight" or "trajectory" of the ball, the "path." The only difference between the two English terms is in phraseological usage: one can say "a steep trajectory (of the ball);" one would not say a "steep flight." 5, record 3, English, - flight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In groundstroke play the ball has two flights: the first as it leaves your opponent's racket and the second after the ball has bounced on your side of the net. 6, record 3, English, - flight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 3, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La frappe de la balle [de service] doit s'opérer quand celle-ci est au sommet de sa trajectoire ascendante, propulsée par la main libre. 2, record 3, French, - trajectoire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- trayectoria
1, record 3, Spanish, trayectoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- vuelo 2, record 3, Spanish, vuelo
correct, masculine noun
- recorrido 3, record 3, Spanish, recorrido
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En nuestro desplazamiento para interceptar el recorrido de la pelota hacia nosotros es bastante frecuente pensar, por parte de todo principiante, o al menos de muchos, que si la pelota viene muy rápida, hay que retroceder hacia el fondo de la pista, porque se viene encima. 3, record 3, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[la pelota] es modificada su trayectoria por el viento [...] 4, record 3, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] acompañar a la pelota en su vuelo hacia la pista contraria [...] 5, record 3, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se trata de una pelota. 6, record 3, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En el juego de fondo, la pelota describe dos vuelos o trayectorias: una después de ser golpeada por la raqueta, la otra después de haber botado al otro lado de la red. 7, record 3, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 4, English, trajectory
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- traj 2, record 4, English, traj
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curved path of a projectile in its flight from the muzzle to the target. 3, record 4, English, - trajectory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trajectory is the result of the combined effect of air resistance, which slows the bullet, and of gravity, which acts on the bullet as soon as it leaves the muzzle and draws it down. The shorter the range, the flatter the trajectory. 3, record 4, English, - trajectory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trajectory; traj: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - trajectory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 4, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- traj 2, record 4, French, traj
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne courbe décrite par un projectile, de la bouche à la cible. 3, record 4, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La trajectoire est la résultante de l'effet de la résistance de l'air, qui ralentit la balle, et de la gravité, qui agit sur la balle dès qu'elle quitte la bouche et la fait descendre. Plus la portée est courte, plus la trajectoire est tendue. 3, record 4, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trajectoire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 4, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
trajectoire; traj : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 4, French, - trajectoire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Diving
- Fencing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 5, English, trajectory
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 2, record 5, English, - trajectory
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plongeon
- Escrime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 5, French, trajectoire
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 5, French, - trajectoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salto (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
- Esgrima
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- trayectoria
1, record 5, Spanish, trayectoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 6, English, trajectory
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Line in space tracing the successive positions of a moving particle of air. 2, record 6, English, - trajectory
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An instantaneous pollution release from a single stack will form a "puff" of pollution ... The path of the centre of such a puff is called trajectory. 3, record 6, English, - trajectory
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 6, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne dans l'espace représentant les positions successives d'une particule d'air en mouvement. 2, record 6, French, - trajectoire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- trayectoria
1, record 6, Spanish, trayectoria
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva descrita por las posiciones sucesivas de una partícula de aire en movimiento. 1, record 6, Spanish, - trayectoria
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- trajectory
1, record 7, English, trajectory
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curve described by an object moving through space, as of a meteor through the atmosphere, a planet around the sun, a projectile fired from a gun, or a rocket in flight. 2, record 7, English, - trajectory
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- trajectoire
1, record 7, French, trajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe décrite par un point évoluant dans l'espace. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
La courbe aboutit à l'origine, accomplit des tours, apparaît, s'autointersecte, se bobine, constitue une frontière, converge vers l'origine en spiralant, correspond à un mouvement, se croise, cycle, démarre, diverge sur l'attracteur, s'éloigne, émerge depuis le plan, s'enroule, s'oriente vers, passe, perce un plan, se rapproche, se recoupe, recouvre l'espace, se referme, se réinjecte, reste confinée, ressort d'un plan, spirale vers, suit une courbe. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
analyser, attirer, calculer, confiner, contenir, décrire, définir, dériver, déterminer, dévier, perturber, repousser, représenter, résoudre, segmenter, suivre, tracer une trajectoire. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 PHR
trajectoire achirale, aléatoire, analysable, asymptotique, autoévitante, autointersectante, bornée, brownienne, chaotique, chirale, confinée, continue, convergente, dérivable, divergente, dynamique, étirée, fractale, imprévisible, individuelle, isogonale, linéaire, localisée, majorée, moléculaire, non bornée, non continue, non dérivable, orthogonale, oscillante, périodique, proche, quantique, réelle, régulière, résolue, sensible, séparatrice, solénoïde, spiralée, stable, stochastique, voisine. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 PHR
trajectoire d'attracteur, d'évasion, de fonction, de mouvement brownien, de phase, d'objet, en hélice. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 PHR
convergence, divergence, écartement, enveloppe, flot, impact, instabilité, stabilité de trajectoire. 2, record 7, French, - trajectoire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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