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GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graphic representation 1, record 1, English, graphic%20representation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- graphical representation 1, record 1, English, graphical%20representation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- représentation graphique
1, record 1, French, repr%C3%A9sentation%20graphique
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Image ou dessin sont produits sur des dispositifs graphiques et qui illustrent des objets ou des scènes. 1, record 1, French, - repr%C3%A9sentation%20graphique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- statistical chart
1, record 2, English, statistical%20chart
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- graphic presentation 2, record 2, English, graphic%20presentation
correct
- graphic representation 3, record 2, English, graphic%20representation
correct
- graph 2, record 2, English, graph
correct, see observation
- chart 1, record 2, English, chart
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) presentation of statistical data. In general, there are three ways to present organized data: 1. word statement, 2. statistical table, and 3. statistical chart. (...) when a large group of data is being presented, word statement presentation becomes inefficient and burdensome. In this case, statistical tables and charts are preferred. 1, record 2, English, - statistical%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Charts, in contradistinction to graphs, may be used to show relationships which have nothing to do with variables, i.e., with sequences or chain of events. 4, record 2, English, - statistical%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term graph is the elliptical form of graphic presentation and graphic representation. Graph has a generic meaning which encompasses all graphical representations and a specific meaning limited to the line graph. 5, record 2, English, - statistical%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In practice, most authors tend to treat the terms graph and chart as perfect synonyms. In defining these same terms, however, they sense a difference but there is no consensus as to what the distinction is. As compared to the above OBS concerning the term graph, chart seems to refer more specifically to graphical representations made up of figures or symbols such as bars or columns. The following context clearly illustrates the problem: "All illustrations of line graphs and statistical charts (...) are taken substantially unchanged from various publications." 5, record 2, English, - statistical%20chart
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- graphique statistique
1, record 2, French, graphique%20statistique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- représentation graphique 2, record 2, French, repr%C3%A9sentation%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
- graphique 3, record 2, French, graphique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diagramme 4, record 2, French, diagramme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation d'observations statistiques par des grandeurs géométriques ou des figures en vue d'obtenir des données numériques une image permettant d'en saisir rapidement l'ensemble des éléments fondamentaux : caractéristiques d'une distribution, liaison entre deux variables, comparaison des variations, relation entre des observations et leurs origines géographiques, etc. 1, record 2, French, - graphique%20statistique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«diagramme» : [Le terme] diagramme est [...] employé tantôt dans le sens général de graphique, tantôt dans celui plus particulier de courbe. 5, record 2, French, - graphique%20statistique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diagrama
1, record 2, Spanish, diagrama
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- representación gráfica 2, record 2, Spanish, representaci%C3%B3n%20gr%C3%A1fica
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Representación gráfica sobre un plano de la relación funcional entre dos o más cantidades variables. 1, record 2, Spanish, - diagrama
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En estadística hay diversos tipos de diagrama, que representan los datos estadísticos (por ejemplo, los histogramas y los estereogramas). 1, record 2, Spanish, - diagrama
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diagrama: término, definición y observación extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 2, Spanish, - diagrama
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- graphic representation
1, record 3, English, graphic%20representation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Still other teachers maintain that students from whom all graphic representation of the foreign language is withheld will make their own imperfect notes and thus learn incorrectly 1, record 3, English, - graphic%20representation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- représentation graphique
1, record 3, French, repr%C3%A9sentation%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le tableau noir décourage souvent d'un recours plus systématique à la représentation graphique cependant que, dans bien des disciplines, cette dernière s'avère infiniment plus efficace que le discours. 1, record 3, French, - repr%C3%A9sentation%20graphique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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