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DECLUTTERING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decluttering
1, record 1, English, decluttering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- declutter 2, record 1, English, declutter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The selective deletion of unimportant data from a complex graphics file which allows the operator to more easily see aspects of the drawing that are important. 3, record 1, English, - decluttering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- désencombrement
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sencombrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épurement 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9purement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'éliminer des éléments indésirables. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9sencombrement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
épurement d'un style. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9sencombrement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Urban Housing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decluttering
1, record 2, English, decluttering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The art of discarding unnecessary items. 1, record 2, English, - decluttering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A term associated with feng shui, the Chinese philosphy relating to the optimal siting and arrangement of a building, room, etc., which became fashionable in the West in the 1990s. 1, record 2, English, - decluttering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- désencombrement
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9sencombrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de désencombrer (faire cesser d'être encombré). 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9sencombrement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decluttering 1, record 3, English, decluttering
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Decluttering initiatives. 1, record 3, English, - decluttering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- simplification
1, record 3, French, simplification
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projets ou initiatives de simplification des processus (opération Retour à l'essentiel). 1, record 3, French, - simplification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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