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UBIQUITOUS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous language
1, record 1, English, ubiquitous%20language
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A language structured around the domain model and used by all team members to connect all the activities of the team with the software. 1, record 1, English, - ubiquitous%20language
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- langage omniprésent
1, record 1, French, langage%20omnipr%C3%A9sent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje de programación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lenguaje ubicuo
1, record 1, Spanish, lenguaje%20ubicuo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous thin-legged wolf spider
1, record 2, English, ubiquitous%20thin%2Dlegged%20wolf%20spider
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A spider of the family Lycosidae. 2, record 2, English, - ubiquitous%20thin%2Dlegged%20wolf%20spider
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lycose de la litière
1, record 2, French, lycose%20de%20la%20liti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Araignée de la famille des Lycosidae. 2, record 2, French, - lycose%20de%20la%20liti%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous computing
1, record 3, English, ubiquitous%20computing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ubicomp 2, record 3, English, ubicomp
correct
- pervasive computing 3, record 3, English, pervasive%20computing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pervasive computing, also called ubiquitous computing, is the growing trend of embedding computational capability (generally in the form of microprocessors) into everyday objects to make them effectively communicate and perform useful tasks in a way that minimizes the end user's need to interact with computers as computers. 4, record 3, English, - ubiquitous%20computing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ubiquitous computing, or ubicomp, is defined by embedded, networked devices that become a part of the fabric of our lives. 2, record 3, English, - ubiquitous%20computing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- informatique omniprésente
1, record 3, French, informatique%20omnipr%C3%A9sente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- informatique ubiquitaire 2, record 3, French, informatique%20ubiquitaire
correct, feminine noun
- informatique ubiquiste 3, record 3, French, informatique%20ubiquiste
correct, feminine noun
- informatique diffuse 4, record 3, French, informatique%20diffuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objectif de l'informatique ubiquitaire est de permettre l'interconnexion de tous les domaines de la vie en permettant la circulation ubiquitaire des données. L'interaction et l'adaptation transparente de l'environnement avec l'utilisateur est fondée sur le concept de contexte et la conception d'applications sensibles à ce contexte et à ses changements. Les informations du contexte sont acquises à partir de capteurs physiques ou virtuels. 5, record 3, French, - informatique%20omnipr%C3%A9sente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- computación ubicua
1, record 3, Spanish, computaci%C3%B3n%20ubicua
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La computación ubicua [puede definirse] como la integración de los sistemas de información en el mundo real. De esta forma los computadores dejan de ser objetos diferenciados y se logra el acceso a la información en cualquier momento y a través de diversos dispositivos, dando paso a la generación de la tecnología ubicua, en donde se encuentra inmersa la tecnología y el ser humano […] 1, record 3, Spanish, - computaci%C3%B3n%20ubicua
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous sensor network
1, record 4, English, ubiquitous%20sensor%20network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- USN 2, record 4, English, USN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ubiquitous sensor network is a means for realizing the collection and utilization of real-time information [anytime] and anywhere. 3, record 4, English, - ubiquitous%20sensor%20network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau de capteurs ubiquitaire
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20capteurs%20ubiquitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de sensores ubicuos
1, record 4, Spanish, red%20de%20sensores%20ubicuos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- USN 1, record 4, Spanish, USN
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous pea clam
1, record 5, English, ubiquitous%20pea%20clam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A freshwater mollusc of the Pearly River Mussels family. 2, record 5, English, - ubiquitous%20pea%20clam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pisidie de Poli
1, record 5, French, pisidie%20de%20Poli
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mollusque d'eau douce de la famille des mulettes perlières. 2, record 5, French, - pisidie%20de%20Poli
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-07-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous search field
1, record 6, English, ubiquitous%20search%20field
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ubiquitous search box 1, record 6, English, ubiquitous%20search%20box
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A text box used to search within a whole website. 1, record 6, English, - ubiquitous%20search%20field
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- champ de recherche universelle
1, record 6, French, champ%20de%20recherche%20universelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- zone de recherche universelle 1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20recherche%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Champ de saisie de mot-clés pour effectuer une recherche dans l'ensemble d'un site. 1, record 6, French, - champ%20de%20recherche%20universelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- widespread
1, record 7, English, widespread
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ubiquitous 2, record 7, English, ubiquitous
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Occurring everywhere. 3, record 7, English, - widespread
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. widespread disease organism, weed 1, record 7, English, - widespread
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ubiquiste
1, record 7, French, ubiquiste
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple le virus de la marbrure du concombre est beaucoup moins ubiquiste que le virus de la mosaïque du concombre (CMV). 2, record 7, French, - ubiquiste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- extendido
1, record 7, Spanish, extendido
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous associates
1, record 8, English, ubiquitous%20associates
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ubiquitous species 2, record 8, English, ubiquitous%20species
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- espèce ubiquiste
1, record 8, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20ubiquiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espèce [...] à aire géographique très étendue. 2, record 8, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20ubiquiste
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- especie ubiquista
1, record 8, Spanish, especie%20ubiquista
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especie que puede vivir en ambientes muy distintos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - especie%20ubiquista
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Commerce
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- u-commerce
1, record 9, English, u%2Dcommerce
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- universal commerce 1, record 9, English, universal%20commerce
correct
- ubiquitous commerce 1, record 9, English, ubiquitous%20commerce
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of commerce where a commercial transaction can be performed securely, any time, anywhere in the world, from any equipment, whether wired or wireless, using Internet technologies. 1, record 9, English, - u%2Dcommerce
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commerce électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- commerce universel
1, record 9, French, commerce%20universel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- commerce omniprésent 1, record 9, French, commerce%20omnipr%C3%A9sent
correct, masculine noun
- commerce ubiquiste 1, record 9, French, commerce%20ubiquiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commerce associé à la capacité de réaliser, en toute sécurité et grâce aux technologies Internet, une transaction commerciale en tout temps, partout dans le monde et depuis n'importe quel appareil, avec ou sans fil. 1, record 9, French, - commerce%20universel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio electrónico
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- comercio universal
1, record 9, Spanish, comercio%20universal
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de comercio electrónico en donde una transacción comercial puede ser realizada de manera segura, a cualquier hora, en cualquier lugar del mundo, desde cualquier equipo, utilizando la tecnología Internet. 1, record 9, Spanish, - comercio%20universal
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous pollutant
1, record 10, English, ubiquitous%20pollutant
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- ubiquitous contaminant 2, record 10, English, ubiquitous%20contaminant
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs) have been used to increase resistance to combustion and are found in a wide variety of compounds, including building and construction materials, textiles and electronics and electrical equipment. Their wide-spread application has made them ubiquitous contaminants in the environment. 2, record 10, English, - ubiquitous%20pollutant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ubiquitous: Present or appearing everywhere; omnipresent. 3, record 10, English, - ubiquitous%20pollutant
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- polluant ubiquiste
1, record 10, French, polluant%20ubiquiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- contaminant ubiquiste 2, record 10, French, contaminant%20ubiquiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi ces micropolluants majeurs, le mercure ainsi que ses dérivés (monométhylmercure et mercure élémentaire par exemple) sont devenus aujourd'hui des contaminants ubiquistes en raison de leur grande mobilité dans l'environnement. 2, record 10, French, - polluant%20ubiquiste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Jeudi 13 janvier 2005 : les hydrocarbures Aromatiques Polycycliques, des polluants ubiquistes (ils sont partout) 3, record 10, French, - polluant%20ubiquiste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le zinc et le cadmium sont des polluants ubiquistes souvent présents simultanément sur les sites contaminés. 4, record 10, French, - polluant%20ubiquiste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ubiquiste : Qui est présent partout à la fois. 5, record 10, French, - polluant%20ubiquiste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous
1, record 11, English, ubiquitous
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most skarn deposits ... form as a result of magmatic hydrothermal processes, as inferred from their ubiquitous association with intrusive rocks. 1, record 11, English, - ubiquitous
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The almost ubiquitous association of copper sulphides with magnetite yields strong magnetic anomalies. 1, record 11, English, - ubiquitous
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ubiquiste
1, record 11, French, ubiquiste
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- systématique 1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A9matique
correct
- omniprésent 1, record 11, French, omnipr%C3%A9sent
correct
- généralisé 1, record 11, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des skarns minéralisés [...] sont le résultat de processus hydrothermaux-magmatiques, comme on peut le déduire de leur association systématique à des roches intrusives. 1, record 11, French, - ubiquiste
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'association presque ubiquiste des sulfures de cuivre avec la magnétite se traduit par de fortes anomalies magnétiques. 1, record 11, French, - ubiquiste
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] la pyrrhotite est omniprésente dans les faciès sulfurés de formation de fer cherteuse [...] 1, record 11, French, - ubiquiste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-01-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Various Metal Ores
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous occurrence
1, record 12, English, ubiquitous%20occurrence
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- ubiquitous presence 1, record 12, English, ubiquitous%20presence
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the ubiquitous occurrence in arsenic-poor sulphide-iron-formation of pyrrhotite ... 1, record 12, English, - ubiquitous%20occurrence
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- omniprésence
1, record 12, French, omnipr%C3%A9sence
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'omniprésence dans les faciès sulfurés pauvres en arsenic de pyrrhotite [...] 1, record 12, French, - omnipr%C3%A9sence
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-05-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous network
1, record 13, English, ubiquitous%20network
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Government of Canada, through its recent Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure (SII) review, identified a global converged TCP/IP based network strategy (termed the Ubiquitous Network) as its long-term pan-government vision, providing a plug in the wall network solution for all of government. 2, record 13, English, - ubiquitous%20network
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- réseau omniprésent
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9seau%20omnipr%C3%A9sent
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada a établi, à la suite de l'examen récent de l'infrastructure stratégique de GI-TI qu'une stratégie de réseau TCP/IP convergent (appelé le réseau omniprésent) était sa vision à long terme et fournirait une solution réseau prête à brancher pour l'ensemble du gouvernement. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20omnipr%C3%A9sent
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-05-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous electronic interaction
1, record 14, English, ubiquitous%20electronic%20interaction
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the rules of engagement and the foundation requirements for secure digital interactions are becoming clearer, the rapid global progress towards ubiquitous electronic interactions between individuals, businesses and governments make it critical for Canada to remain current and ideally be at the forefront of secure digital interactions. 2, record 14, English, - ubiquitous%20electronic%20interaction
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in plural. 3, record 14, English, - ubiquitous%20electronic%20interaction
Record 14, Key term(s)
- ubiquitous electronic interactions
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- interaction électronique très répandue
1, record 14, French, interaction%20%C3%A9lectronique%20tr%C3%A8s%20r%C3%A9pandue
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si les règles et les exigences qui sous-tendent les interactions numériques protégées deviennent plus claires, l'évolution rapide, à l'échelle mondiale, vers les interactions électroniques très répandues entre les particuliers, les entreprises et les gouvernements fait en sorte qu'il est vital pour le Canada de rester au courant et idéalement d'être à l'avant-garde des interactions numériques protégées. 2, record 14, French, - interaction%20%C3%A9lectronique%20tr%C3%A8s%20r%C3%A9pandue
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 14, French, - interaction%20%C3%A9lectronique%20tr%C3%A8s%20r%C3%A9pandue
Record 14, Key term(s)
- interactions électroniques très répandues
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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