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NUMBER SERIES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Arithmetic and Number Theory
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- random series
1, record 1, English, random%20series
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- random number series 2, record 1, English, random%20number%20series
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Arithmétique et théorie des nombres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- suite aléatoire
1, record 1, French, suite%20al%C3%A9atoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- série aléatoire 1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9rie%20al%C3%A9atoire
correct, feminine noun
- suite de chiffres au hasard 2, record 1, French, suite%20de%20chiffres%20au%20hasard
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- series number
1, record 2, English, series%20number
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This [PVC] pipe is classified by schedule numbers and series numbers as follows: PVC Schedule 40, PVC Schedule 80, PVC Series 80, PVC Series 100, PVC Series 125, PVC Series 160, PVC Series 200. The pipe series number designates the working pressure in psi for that particular pipe when used with cold water. 1, record 2, English, - series%20number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro de catégorie
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- catégorie 1, record 2, French, cat%C3%A9gorie
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces tuyaux [en PVC] sont classés par série et par catégorie. PVC série 40, PVC série 80, PVC catégorie 80, PVC catégorie 100, PVC catégorie 125, PVC catégorie 160, PVC catégorie 200. Les numéros de catégorie 80, 100, 125, 160 et 200 désignent les pressions de service en lb/po² que peut supporter un tuyau véhiculant de l'eau froide. 1, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- series number 1, record 3, English, series%20number
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- numéro de la série
1, record 3, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 1, record 3, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1984-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 9000 series number
1, record 4, English, 9000%20series%20number
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Product identification number (PIN). UN number ... NA number ..."9000" Series number: North American 4-digit PIN assigned to an entry for use solely in Canada and between Canada and the United States. 1, record 4, English, - 9000%20series%20number
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "9000" series was developed because the products assigned to this series could not be adequately covered by any other existing entries. 1, record 4, English, - 9000%20series%20number
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- numéro de la série 9000
1, record 4, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie%209000
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numéro d'identification de 4 chiffres, attribué à une rubrique pour usage uniquement au Canada et entre le Canada et les États-Unis. 1, record 4, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie%209000
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le chiffre 9000 est entre guillemets dans la source. 2, record 4, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9rie%209000
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Arithmetic and Number Theory
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- number series 1, record 5, English, number%20series
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arithmétique et théorie des nombres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- série de nombres
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9rie%20de%20nombres
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de nombres classés, choisis empiriquement ou selon une règle donnée. 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20de%20nombres
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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