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USAGE LABEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

A label qualifying the usage of a given term according to some factor such as currency of use, locality, social context, etc.

OBS

usage label: term officially approved by the Terminology Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Mention servant à indiquer, s'il y a lieu, les particularités caractérisant l'emploi d'un terme.

OBS

marque d'usage : terme uniformisé par la Direction de la terminologie, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
DEF

Marca consignada en una ficha terminológica que indica las particularidades de uso de un término.

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