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FAULTY EQUIPMENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Industries - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- defective equipment
1, record 1, English, defective%20equipment
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- faulty equipment 1, record 1, English, faulty%20equipment
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faulty equipment refers to a piece of equipment that has something wrong with it; it is defective. ... Equipment that has not been properly maintained may also be faulty and result in an injury. 1, record 1, English, - defective%20equipment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Industries - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipement défectueux
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipement%20d%C3%A9fectueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matériel défectueux 2, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20d%C3%A9fectueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En quelques minutes, apprenez comment réaliser une inspection, repérer les anomalies et ainsi renforcer la prévention des risques. L'inspection est un geste essentiel pour votre sécurité. Un équipement défectueux peut entraîner des accidents graves. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20d%C3%A9fectueux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- General Sports Regulations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- faulty equipment
1, record 2, English, faulty%20equipment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All or parts of the competition area or of the apparatus used, considered in a bad state of functioning or not in agreement with the standards usually agreed on to hold an official event. 2, record 2, English, - faulty%20equipment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équipement en mauvais état
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipement%20en%20mauvais%20%C3%A9tat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'ensemble ou des unités composant le plateau ou les engins utilisés pour la tenue d'une compétition, jugés non conformes selon les critères habituels de bon état ou de bon fonctionnement. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20en%20mauvais%20%C3%A9tat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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