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ZB [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Computer Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zettabyte
1, record 1, English, zettabyte
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ZB 2, record 1, English, ZB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In the International System of Units,] a multiple of the unit byte for digital information [that refers to one sextillion (1021) bytes.] 2, record 1, English, - zettabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because the zettabyte unit of measurement is so large, it is only used to measure large aggregate amounts of data. Even all the data in the world is estimated to be only a few zettabytes. 3, record 1, English, - zettabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All existing recommendations prefer to use the uppercase letter "B" for byte, because "b" is used for the bit. 4, record 1, English, - zettabyte
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zettaoctet
1, record 1, French, zettaoctet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Zo 2, record 1, French, Zo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zetta-octet 2, record 1, French, zetta%2Doctet
correct, masculine noun
- Zo 2, record 1, French, Zo
correct, masculine noun
- Zo 2, record 1, French, Zo
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans le Système international d'unités,] unité de mesure de quantité d'information, valant 1021 octets [...] 2, record 1, French, - zettaoctet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre bit avec [...] octet : le bit est la plus petite unité de mesure informatique. L'octet [...] est codé sur 8 bits, ce qui explique les valeurs de multiplication par 8. 3, record 1, French, - zettaoctet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zettabyte
1, record 1, Spanish, zettabyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ZB 1, record 1, Spanish, ZB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el Sistema Internacional de Unidades, múltiplo del byte que equivale a 10[elevado a 21]. 2, record 1, Spanish, - zettabyte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Sistema Internacional de Unidades (SI) indica que los prefijos kilo-, mega-, giga-, etc. representan estrictamente potencias de 10. Para representar potencias binarias, SI recomienda utilizar los prefijos normalizados por la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional: kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, etc. 2, record 1, Spanish, - zettabyte
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Computer Mathematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zebibyte
1, record 2, English, zebibyte
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ZiB 1, record 2, English, ZiB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zettabyte 1, record 2, English, zettabyte
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multiple of the unit byte for digital information [that refers to 1 180 591 620 717 411 303 424 (270) bytes.] 1, record 2, English, - zebibyte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All existing recommendations prefer to use the uppercase letter "B" for byte, because "b" is used for the bit. 2, record 2, English, - zebibyte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zettabyte: Although some prefixes from the International System of Units (kilo, mega, giga, etc.) are often used to designate 1024 bytes and its multiples, the International Electrotechnical Commission recommends the use of binary prefixes (kibi, mebi, gibi, etc.) to avoid confusion. 3, record 2, English, - zebibyte
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zébioctet
1, record 2, French, z%C3%A9bioctet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Zio 1, record 2, French, Zio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- zettaoctet 2, record 2, French, zettaoctet
see observation, masculine noun
- Zo 3, record 2, French, Zo
masculine noun
- Zo 3, record 2, French, Zo
- zetta-octet 4, record 2, French, zetta%2Doctet
see observation, masculine noun
- Zo 4, record 2, French, Zo
masculine noun
- Zo 4, record 2, French, Zo
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de quantité d'information numérique, valant 270 octets (1 180 591 620 717 411 303 424 octets) [...] 5, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9bioctet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre bit avec [...] octet : le bit est la plus petite unité de mesure informatique. L'octet [...] est codé sur 8 bits, ce qui explique les valeurs de multiplication par 8. 6, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9bioctet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zettaoctet; zetta-octet : Bien que l’utilisation de certains préfixes du Système international d’unités (kilo, méga, giga, etc.) soit très répandue pour désigner 1024 octets et ses multiples, la Commission électrotechnique internationale recommande l’utilisation de préfixes binaires (kibi, mébi, gibi, etc.) pour éviter toute confusion. 3, record 2, French, - z%C3%A9bioctet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Matemáticas para computación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zebibyte
1, record 2, Spanish, zebibyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ZiB 1, record 2, Spanish, ZiB
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zettabyte 2, record 2, Spanish, zettabyte
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ZB 2, record 2, Spanish, ZB
correct, masculine noun
- ZB 2, record 2, Spanish, ZB
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Múltiplo del byte que equivale a 2[elevado a 70]. 3, record 2, Spanish, - zebibyte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zettabyte: A pesar de que es común emplear prefijos del Sistema Internacional de Unidades (kilo-, mega-, giga-, etc.) para expresar la medida de 1024 bytes y sus múltiplos, la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional recomienda utilizar prefijos binarios (kibi-, mebi-, gibi-, etc.) para evitar confusiones. 3, record 2, Spanish, - zebibyte
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- CP 140 Aurora Operation Mission Simulator Aircraft Equipment - First Line Maintenance
1, record 3, English, CP%20140%20Aurora%20Operation%20Mission%20Simulator%20Aircraft%20Equipment%20%2D%20First%20Line%20Maintenance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ZB: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 3, English, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20Operation%20Mission%20Simulator%20Aircraft%20Equipment%20%2D%20First%20Line%20Maintenance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This is an obsolete title. 2, record 3, English, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20Operation%20Mission%20Simulator%20Aircraft%20Equipment%20%2D%20First%20Line%20Maintenance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The code ZB has been converted to JX and JY. 2, record 3, English, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20Operation%20Mission%20Simulator%20Aircraft%20Equipment%20%2D%20First%20Line%20Maintenance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ÉP 140 Équipement d'aéronef - Simulateur de mission opérationnelle - Maintenance au premier échelon
1, record 3, French, %C3%89P%20140%20%C3%89quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef%20%2D%20Simulateur%20de%20mission%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Maintenance%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9chelon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ZB : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89P%20140%20%C3%89quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef%20%2D%20Simulateur%20de%20mission%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Maintenance%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9chelon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce titre est d'usage périmé. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89P%20140%20%C3%89quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef%20%2D%20Simulateur%20de%20mission%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Maintenance%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9chelon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le code ZB a été changé par JX et JY. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89P%20140%20%C3%89quipement%20d%27a%C3%A9ronef%20%2D%20Simulateur%20de%20mission%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20Maintenance%20au%20premier%20%C3%A9chelon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Zero Balancing
1, record 4, English, Zero%20Balancing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ZB 1, record 4, English, ZB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The art and skill of balancing body energy with body structure through touch. 2, record 4, English, - Zero%20Balancing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The desired outcome of a Zero Balancing session is to help relieve physical and mental symptoms; to improve the ability to deal with life stresses; to organize vibratory fields thereby promoting the sense of wholeness and well being. 3, record 4, English, - Zero%20Balancing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- harmonisation énergétique et corporelle
1, record 4, French, harmonisation%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20et%20corporelle
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- harmonisation de l'énergie et de la structure du corps 1, record 4, French, harmonisation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20et%20de%20la%20structure%20du%20corps
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- méthode d'équilibrage énergétique et corporel 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27%C3%A9quilibrage%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20et%20corporel
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- Zero Balancing 2, record 4, French, Zero%20Balancing
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les expressions «harmonisation énergétique et corporelle», «harmonisation de l'énergie et de la structure du corps» et «méthode d'équilibrage énergétique et corporel» expliquent cette discipline. 1, record 4, French, - harmonisation%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20et%20corporelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon des renseignements obtenus du Réseau PROTEUS, Portail santé de médecine intégrée, «Zero Balancing» est une marque déposée, comme le Rolfing, et conserve donc la même appellation en français. 1, record 4, French, - harmonisation%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20et%20corporelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Life Cycle Costing
1, record 5, English, Life%20Cycle%20Costing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ZB: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 5, English, - Life%20Cycle%20Costing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comptabilisation du cycle de vie du matériel
1, record 5, French, Comptabilisation%20du%20cycle%20de%20vie%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ZB : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 5, French, - Comptabilisation%20du%20cycle%20de%20vie%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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