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TYPE DESIGN [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Air Materiel Maintenance
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- type design approval
1, record 1, English, type%20design%20approval
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A certification confirming that a type design is in compliance with the basis of certification. 2, record 1, English, - type%20design%20approval
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type design approval is a technical airworthiness function. 2, record 1, English, - type%20design%20approval
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
type design approval: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - type%20design%20approval
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Maintenance du matériel de l'air
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approbation de la définition de type
1, record 1, French, approbation%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Certification qui confirme qu'une définition de type respecte des critères de certification. 2, record 1, French, - approbation%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'approbation de la définition de type est une fonction de la navigabilité technique. 2, record 1, French, - approbation%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approbation de la définition de type : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - approbation%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- type design examination
1, record 2, English, type%20design%20examination
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TDE 1, record 2, English, TDE
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process used to establish the amount of credit given to certification work of other organizations. 1, record 2, English, - type%20design%20examination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The credit given to certification work] may be applied, in whole or in part, towards obtaining airworthiness approval. 1, record 2, English, - type%20design%20examination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The TDE process does not grant any airworthiness approvals. 1, record 2, English, - type%20design%20examination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
type design examination; TDE: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 2, record 2, English, - type%20design%20examination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- examen de la définition de type
1, record 2, French, examen%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EDT 1, record 2, French, EDT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus servant à établir la valeur du travail de certification à accorder à d'autres organisations. 1, record 2, French, - examen%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La valeur du travail de certification] peut ensuite servir, en tout ou en partie, à obtenir une approbation de navigabilité. 1, record 2, French, - examen%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le processus d'EDT ne garantit aucunement l'obtention d'approbations de navigabilité. 1, record 2, French, - examen%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
examen de la définition de type; EDT : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts de terminologie de la Force aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - examen%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Air Materiel Maintenance
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- approved type design
1, record 3, English, approved%20type%20design
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approved type design: designation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 2, record 3, English, - approved%20type%20design
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Maintenance du matériel de l'air
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- définition de type approuvée
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type%20approuv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
définition de type approuvée : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type%20approuv%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- type design
1, record 4, English, type%20design
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The description of all characteristics of a product including its design, manufacture, limitations and continued airworthiness instructions which determine its airworthiness. 2, record 4, English, - type%20design
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- définition de type
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Description de toutes les caractéristiques d'un produit y compris sa conception, sa fabrication, ses limitations et les instructions de maintien de la navigabilité qui déterminent sa navigabilité. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Typography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- design of type
1, record 5, English, design%20of%20type
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The letters, numbers, and symbols that make up a design of type. 2, record 5, English, - design%20of%20type
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dessin de caractère typographique
1, record 5, French, dessin%20de%20caract%C3%A8re%20typographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dessin de caractère 2, record 5, French, dessin%20de%20caract%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant la révolution industrielle, la recherche formelle du dessin de caractère typographique est vouée essentiellement au besoin du livre et à la lecture linéaire. 1, record 5, French, - dessin%20de%20caract%C3%A8re%20typographique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- type design holder 1, record 6, English, type%20design%20holder
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person in control of the design of the aeronautical product. 1, record 6, English, - type%20design%20holder
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- détenteur de la définition de type
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tenteur%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- détentrice de la définition de type 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tentrice%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui possède les droits sur la conception du produit aéronautique. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9tenteur%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9finition%20de%20type
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- class, type or design specified 1, record 7, English, class%2C%20type%20or%20design%20specified
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(sous-al. 44(1)a)i), Excise Act / Loi sur l'accise) 1, record 7, English, - class%2C%20type%20or%20design%20specified
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- catégorie, type ou modèle désigné 1, record 7, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%2C%20type%20ou%20mod%C3%A8le%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-03-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- typographic design
1, record 8, English, typographic%20design
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- type design 1, record 8, English, type%20design
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since type is ultimately intended for the reader, however, the technology of type production is not the only influence on the final letterform; typographic design remains an art, and the successful design subtly reflects the tension between imitation and innovation 1, record 8, English, - typographic%20design
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- conception typographique 1, record 8, French, conception%20typographique
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dessin de caractères 1, record 8, French, dessin%20de%20caract%C3%A8res
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Layout (Graphic Arts)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- symmetrical type design
1, record 9, English, symmetrical%20type%20design
generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type design is said to be symmetrical when, after drawing a line through it from top to bottom, each type line is divided exactly in half, thus leaving equal type masses on both sides. 1, record 9, English, - symmetrical%20type%20design
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Maquette et mise en page
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- style lapidaire
1, record 9, French, style%20lapidaire
masculine noun, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- composition lapidaire 2, record 9, French, composition%20lapidaire
feminine noun, specific
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce style consiste à tracer ou à composer un sommaire ou des manchettes en plaçant un ou plusieurs mots les uns au-dessous des autres, au milieu de la justification, au lieu de les composer en alinéa. 1, record 9, French, - style%20lapidaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- symmetrical type design 1, record 10, English, symmetrical%20type%20design
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A type design is said to be symmetrical when, after drawing a line through it from top to bottom, each type line is divided exactly in half, thus leaving equal type masses on both sides. 1, record 10, English, - symmetrical%20type%20design
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- composition symétrique
1, record 10, French, composition%20sym%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La symétrie est une disposition basée sur la similitude des éléments répartis de chaque côté de l'axe qui partage la composition en deux parties égales. Dans toute composition symétrique [...] il faut [...] mettre en valeur le motif principal. 1, record 10, French, - composition%20sym%C3%A9trique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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