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ENCHUFE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plug-in
1, record 1, English, plug%2Din
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- plugin 2, record 1, English, plugin
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An easily installed item of software that can enhance or add a specific feature to [an] application. 3, record 1, English, - plug%2Din
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module d'extension
1, record 1, French, module%20d%27extension
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plugiciel 2, record 1, French, plugiciel
correct, masculine noun
- greffon 3, record 1, French, greffon
correct, masculine noun
- module externe 4, record 1, French, module%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément logiciel que l'on adjoint à une application pour en étendre les fonctions. 5, record 1, French, - module%20d%27extension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module d'extension : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 16 mars 1999. 6, record 1, French, - module%20d%27extension
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- añadido
1, record 1, Spanish, a%C3%B1adido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- accesorio 2, record 1, Spanish, accesorio
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- enchufe 2, record 1, Spanish, enchufe
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
- módulo de extensión 3, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20extensi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, Argentina
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- connecting cable
1, record 2, English, connecting%20cable
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- connection cable 2, record 2, English, connection%20cable
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- câble de raccord
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20raccord
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- câble de raccordement 2, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20raccordement
masculine noun
- câble de connexion 3, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20connexion
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble de raccord : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20raccord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cables conductores (Electricidad)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable conector
1, record 2, Spanish, cable%20conector
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cable de conexión 2, record 2, Spanish, cable%20de%20conexi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- hilo de conexión 1, record 2, Spanish, hilo%20de%20conexi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- cordón de conexión 2, record 2, Spanish, cord%C3%B3n%20de%20conexi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- cable de enchufe 2, record 2, Spanish, cable%20de%20enchufe
masculine noun
- hilo de enchufe 1, record 2, Spanish, hilo%20de%20enchufe
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable utilizado para transferir pulsos eléctricos entre dos piezas de equipo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cable%20conector
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plug
1, record 3, English, plug
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- electrical plug 2, record 3, English, electrical%20plug
correct
- electric plug 3, record 3, English, electric%20plug
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical device, as with projecting prongs, to be fitted into an outlet, etc., thus making contact or closing the circuit. 4, record 3, English, - plug
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fiche
1, record 3, French, fiche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fiche électrique 2, record 3, French, fiche%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce qui, à l'extrémité d'un câble conducteur souple, porte des broches (fiche mâle) ou des alvéoles (fiche femelle) de contact électrique. 3, record 3, French, - fiche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiche : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - fiche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Suministro de energía eléctrica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- enchufe
1, record 3, Spanish, enchufe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- enchufe de toma de corriente 2, record 3, Spanish, enchufe%20de%20toma%20de%20corriente
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En electricidad, cualquiera de las dos partes, macho o hembra, que se disponen para establecer un circuito. 2, record 3, Spanish, - enchufe
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- edge connector
1, record 4, English, edge%20connector
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A track on a printed circuit board or printed wiring board taken to one edge of the board where it may be plugged into a suitable socket. 2, record 4, English, - edge%20connector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- connecteur latéral
1, record 4, French, connecteur%20lat%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- connecteur plat 2, record 4, French, connecteur%20plat
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- conector lateral
1, record 4, Spanish, conector%20lateral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enchufe eléctrico en una placa matriz, que se aparea con la tira de contacto en una tarjeta de circuito impreso para intercambiar señales. 2, record 4, Spanish, - conector%20lateral
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- special purpose outlet 1, record 5, English, special%20purpose%20outlet
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Électrotechnique
- Éclairage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prise de courant spéciale 1, record 5, French, prise%20de%20courant%20sp%C3%A9ciale
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise de courant employée pour des fins autres que l' éclairage et l'énergie ordinaires. 2, record 5, French, - prise%20de%20courant%20sp%C3%A9ciale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalación eléctrica (Elementos de edificios)
- Electrotecnia
- Iluminación
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- toma de corriente especial
1, record 5, Spanish, toma%20de%20corriente%20especial
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- enchufe especial 1, record 5, Spanish, enchufe%20especial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- receptacle
1, record 6, English, receptacle
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prise
1, record 6, French, prise
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos y equipos eléctricos
- Enlosado y revestimiento de pisos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- toma
1, record 6, Spanish, toma
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- enchufe 1, record 6, Spanish, enchufe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Lighting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ceiling outlet 1, record 7, English, ceiling%20outlet
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sortie de plafond
1, record 7, French, sortie%20de%20plafond
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Iluminación
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- toma de corriente de techo
1, record 7, Spanish, toma%20de%20corriente%20de%20techo
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- enchufe de techo 1, record 7, Spanish, enchufe%20de%20techo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- convenience outlet
1, record 8, English, convenience%20outlet
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prise confort
1, record 8, French, prise%20confort
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise de courant destiné aux petits appareils : lampes, téléviseurs, aspirateurs etc. 2, record 8, French, - prise%20confort
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrotecnia
- Instalación eléctrica (Elementos de edificios)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- toma de corriente adicional
1, record 8, Spanish, toma%20de%20corriente%20adicional
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- enchufe adicional 1, record 8, Spanish, enchufe%20adicional
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Conductors and Resistors
- Electronic Components
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- smooth contact
1, record 9, English, smooth%20contact
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conducteurs et résistances
- Composants électroniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- contact lisse
1, record 9, French, contact%20lisse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conductores y resistencias
- Componentes electrónicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- contacto liso
1, record 9, Spanish, contacto%20liso
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- contacto suave 2, record 9, Spanish, contacto%20suave
correct, masculine noun
- contacto llano 3, record 9, Spanish, contacto%20llano
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enchufe hembra o alfiler de contacto que tiene un perfil significativamente plano con una superficie al ras. 3, record 9, Spanish, - contacto%20liso
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Informatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- user port 1, record 10, English, user%20port
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UUCP operates in batch mode; files are created in a spool directory for subsequent processing by a UUCP daemon program, thus eliminating the need for tying up a user port while the actual file transfer takes place. 1, record 10, English, - user%20port
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port: The entry channel to which a data set is attached. The port is in the central computer, and each user is assigned one port. 2, record 10, English, - user%20port
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Informatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- porte d'accès d'utilisateur
1, record 10, French, porte%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20d%27utilisateur
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Informática
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- puerto del usuario
1, record 10, Spanish, puerto%20del%20usuario
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enchufe eléctrico en una microcomputadora(microordenador) que, con los circuitos apropiados, permite que un usuario conecte dispositivos periféricos adicionales. 1, record 10, Spanish, - puerto%20del%20usuario
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El puerto se puede usar para controlar o adquirir datos desde dispositivos externos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - puerto%20del%20usuario
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- printer port
1, record 11, English, printer%20port
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- printer connector 2, record 11, English, printer%20connector
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outlet that permits a printer connection to the terminal; for hard-copy records of data transmission. 3, record 11, English, - printer%20port
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most computers have two printer ports: a parallel connector and a serial connector. 2, record 11, English, - printer%20port
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
printer connector: term reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 11, English, - printer%20port
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- accès d'imprimante
1, record 11, French, acc%C3%A8s%20d%27imprimante
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de l'ordinateur qui permet de connecter une imprimante à l'ordinateur. 2, record 11, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20d%27imprimante
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Système TRS-80 Modèle 4] Fiche technique [...] Connexions externes : [...] Accès d'imprimante parallèle. 1, record 11, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20d%27imprimante
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des ordinateurs ont deux ports d'imprimante : un connecteur parallèle et un connecteur de série. 2, record 11, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20d%27imprimante
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Définition extraite du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduite avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 11, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20d%27imprimante
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- conector de impresora
1, record 11, Spanish, conector%20de%20impresora
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- puerto de impresora 2, record 11, Spanish, puerto%20de%20impresora
correct, masculine noun
- acceso de impresora 3, record 11, Spanish, acceso%20de%20impresora
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enchufe que permite la conexión de una impresora a la terminal, para lograr copias impresas de las transmisiones de los datos. 4, record 11, Spanish, - conector%20de%20impresora
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mayoría de los ordenadores tienen dos puertos de impresora: un conector paralelo y un conector serie. 5, record 11, Spanish, - conector%20de%20impresora
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conector de impresora; puerto de impresora: términos extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 6, record 11, Spanish, - conector%20de%20impresora
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-07-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- insert socket 1, record 12, English, insert%20socket
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small cylindrical metal part embedded in a moulding to receive another part on assembly. 1, record 12, English, - insert%20socket
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- raccord mandriné emmanché
1, record 12, French, raccord%20mandrin%C3%A9%20emmanch%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria de plásticos
- Productos elaborados (Caucho)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- manguito de enchufe
1, record 12, Spanish, manguito%20de%20enchufe
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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