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WGS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whole genome sequencing
1, record 1, English, whole%20genome%20sequencing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WGS 2, record 1, English, WGS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whole-genome sequencing 3, record 1, English, whole%2Dgenome%20sequencing
correct
- complete genome sequencing 4, record 1, English, complete%20genome%20sequencing
correct
- full genome sequencing 5, record 1, English, full%20genome%20sequencing
correct
- entire genome sequencing 5, record 1, English, entire%20genome%20sequencing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a laboratory process that determines the complete DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] sequence of an organism's genome at a single time [and that] entails sequencing all of an organism's chromosomal DNA as well as DNA contained in the mitochondria and, for plants, in the chloroplast. 5, record 1, English, - whole%20genome%20sequencing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- séquençage du génome entier
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9quen%C3%A7age%20du%20g%C3%A9nome%20entier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- WGS 2, record 1, French, WGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- séquençage complet du génome 3, record 1, French, s%C3%A9quen%C3%A7age%20complet%20du%20g%C3%A9nome
correct, masculine noun
- séquençage du génome complet 4, record 1, French, s%C3%A9quen%C3%A7age%20du%20g%C3%A9nome%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Physical Geography (General)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Geodetic System
1, record 2, English, World%20Geodetic%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WGS 1, record 2, English, WGS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- World Geodetic System - 1984 2, record 2, English, World%20Geodetic%20System%20%2D%201984
correct
- WGS-84 2, record 2, English, WGS%2D84
correct
- WGS-84 2, record 2, English, WGS%2D84
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Geodetic System defines a reference frame for the earth, for use in geodesy and navigation. The latest revision is WGS 84 dating from 1984 (last revised in 2004), which will be valid up to about 2010. 2, record 2, English, - World%20Geodetic%20System
Record 2, Key term(s)
- World Geodetic System
- WGS
- WGS84
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système géodésique mondial
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20mondial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- WGS 1, record 2, French, WGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Système géodésique mondial 1984 correct, masculine noun
- WGS84 correct, masculine noun
- WGS84
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système géodésique mondial est le système géodésique associé au système GPS; il s'est rapidement imposé comme la référence universelle pour la cartographie. 1, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9od%C3%A9sique%20mondial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Système géodésique mondial
- Système WGS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Geodésico Mundial
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20Geod%C3%A9sico%20Mundial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WGS 1, record 2, Spanish, WGS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Sistema Geodésico Mundial
- WGS84
- WGS
- Sistema WGS84
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- workgroup switch
1, record 3, English, workgroup%20switch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WGS 1, record 3, English, WGS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commutateur de groupe de travail
1, record 3, French, commutateur%20de%20groupe%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Work Group System 1, record 4, English, Work%20Group%20System
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Réseau d'exploitation 1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20d%27exploitation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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