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TYPE FAMILY [2 records]

Record 1 2002-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Programming Languages
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

Parameterized types. The ability to define "type families", with a new data type for each value of an input parameter. Such type templates may also be nested, thereby greatly simplifying the definition of some complex nested structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Langages de programmation
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

Types paramétrisés. Capacité de définir des « familles de types » incluant un nouveau type de données de chaque valeur d'un paramètre d'entrée. On peut également emboîter ces modèles de types et ainsi simplifier grandement la définition de certains structures emboîtées complexes.

OBS

Termes (et définitions) tirés de « Langage de bases de données SQL Annexe A - Fonctions offertes par les normes qui incluent la norme NCTTI SQL » publiée par le Conseil du Trésor.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
  • Typography
DEF

A group of typefaces which are derived from one basic design and which may vary in weight, and usually are available in a range of sizes.

CONT

A family constitutes all series of one general type design, such as Helvetica. There may be many series in one family as well as certain standard variations. The five most common variations found in a family are: light, bold, italic, condensed, and extended.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
  • Typographie (Caractères)
DEF

Ensemble de types de caractères possédant des caractéristiques graphiques similaires.

Spanish

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