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BUSY FIELD [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology
OBS

busy lamp field: ;tableau de voyants d'occupation: OFFIC- Bell Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
OBS

Système SL-1, un système de commutation téléphonique privé.

OBS

tableau de voyants d'occupation : terme uniformisé par Bell Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

Said of the field portion of a coin with many markings as opposed to a few. It is usually characterized by many slight marks that individually are not offensive but collectively are annoying and distracting, leaving a "busy" look.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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