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FEDERACION INTERNACIONAL FUTBOL ASOCIACION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
- Electronics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic performance and tracking system
1, record 1, English, electronic%20performance%20and%20tracking%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EPTS 1, record 1, English, EPTS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS), which include camera-based and wearable technologies, are used to control and improve player and team performance. EPTS primarily track player (and ball) positions but can also be used in combination with microelectromechanical devices (accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) and heart-rate monitors as well as other devices to measure load or physiological parameters. 1, record 1, English, - electronic%20performance%20and%20tracking%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
- Électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système électronique de suivi et d'évaluation des performances
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20suivi%20et%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20performances
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes électroniques de suivi et d'évaluation des performances, qui incluent des technologies vidéo et portables, sont utilisés pour enregistrer, contrôler et améliorer les performances des joueurs et des équipes. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20suivi%20et%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20performances
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
- Electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema electrónico de seguimiento del rendimiento
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20electr%C3%B3nico%20de%20seguimiento%20del%20rendimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- EPTS 1, record 1, Spanish, EPTS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando se usen dispositivos como parte de sistemas electrónicos de seguimiento del rendimiento de jugadores en una competición oficial auspiciada por la FIFA [Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación], una confederación o una federación nacional, el organizador de la competición deberá garantizar que los dispositivos que van adheridos al equipamiento de los jugadores no sean peligrosos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20electr%C3%B3nico%20de%20seguimiento%20del%20rendimiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rules and regulations
1, record 2, English, rules%20and%20regulations
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rules 2, record 2, English, rules
correct, plural
- regulations 3, record 2, English, regulations
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manual containing the rules of a sports competition or a recreational version of a sport. 4, record 2, English, - rules%20and%20regulations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
regulations: term used by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). 5, record 2, English, - rules%20and%20regulations
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- règlement
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A8glement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- règles du jeu 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A8gles%20du%20jeu
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- réglementation 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9glementation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manuel qui contient toutes les règles à suivre pour la tenue d'entraînements et de compétitions dans un sport organisé, parfois même dans la version récréative de ce sport. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A8glement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce document contient les normes relatives à la construction du plateau de compétition de même que les dispositions sur le déroulement des épreuves. Il est habituellement présenté sous forme d'articles avec titres et numérotation, et dans un format de poche qui permet aux officiels de le consulter au besoin. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A8glement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un règlement consiste en un ensemble de règles; c'est pourquoi le terme est toujours au singulier pour un sport donné en français, même si son équivalent anglais est pluriel. Le terme «règle» prend la forme nécessaire selon le sens : «les règles du jeu» signifie toutes les règles, «la règle sur le port obligatoire du casque protecteur» renvoie à une règle particulière du règlement sur le hockey. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A8glement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
réglementation : terme utilisé par la FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A8glement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reglamento
1, record 2, Spanish, reglamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- reglas 2, record 2, Spanish, reglas
correct, feminine noun, plural
- reglamentación 3, record 2, Spanish, reglamentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Reglamento" se usa en singular en este sentido. 4, record 2, Spanish, - reglamento
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reglamentación : término utilizado por la FIFA(Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación). 5, record 2, Spanish, - reglamento
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wristband
1, record 3, English, wristband
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wrist band 2, record 3, English, wrist%20band
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strip of material worn around the wrist to absorb sweat. 3, record 3, English, - wristband
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Always wear a wrist band on your playing hand. It keeps the hand from getting too slippery, and you can also use the band to wipe perspiration from your forehead. 4, record 3, English, - wristband
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wristband: term used by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). 5, record 3, English, - wristband
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serre-poignet
1, record 3, French, serre%2Dpoignet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poignet éponge 2, record 3, French, poignet%20%C3%A9ponge
correct, masculine noun
- poignet 3, record 3, French, poignet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensible et résistant, le poignet éponge facilite l'absorption de la transpiration et vous assure un confort optimal durant chaque jeu. 2, record 3, French, - serre%2Dpoignet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poignet : terme utilisé par la FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). 4, record 3, French, - serre%2Dpoignet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa de deporte e informal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- muñequera
1, record 3, Spanish, mu%C3%B1equera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Con las muñequeras, los tenistas se secan la frente y las manos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - mu%C3%B1equera
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muñequera : término utilizado por la FIFA(Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación). 3, record 3, Spanish, - mu%C3%B1equera
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association
1, record 4, English, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FIFA 1, record 4, English, FIFA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- International Federation of Association Football 2, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Association%20Football
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an association governed by Swiss law founded in 1904 and based in Zurich. It has 209 member associations and its goal, enshrined in its Statutes, is the constant improvement of football. FIFA employs some 310 people from over 35 nations and is composed of a Congress (legislative body), Executive Committee (executive body), General Secretariat (administrative body) and committees (assisting the Executive Committee). 3, record 4, English, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- International Football Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association
1, record 4, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FIFA 1, record 4, French, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) est une association de Droit Suisse fondée en 1904 dont le siège se situe à Zurich. 209 associations nationales la composent. Son but, énoncé dans les statuts, est d'améliorer constamment le football à travers différentes actions. La FIFA compte quelque 310 employés venant de plus de 35 pays et s'organise comme suit : le Congrès (organe législatif), le Comité Exécutif (organe exécutif), le Secrétariat Général (organe administratif) et les Commissions (qui assistent le Comité Exécutif). 2, record 4, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association internationale de football
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Fútbol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación
1, record 4, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20F%C3%BAtbol%20Asociaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FIFA 1, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association 2, record 4, Spanish, %20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Football%20Association
correct, feminine noun
- FIFA 2, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
correct, feminine noun
- FIFA 2, record 4, Spanish, FIFA
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) es una asociación de derecho suizo fundada en 1904 con sede en Zúrich. Está compuesta por 208 asociaciones nacionales. Su objetivo es mejorar constantemente el fútbol. La FIFA cuenta con unos 310 empleados procedentes de más de 35 países y está organizada como sigue: el Congreso (órgano legislativo), el Comité Ejecutivo (órgano ejecutivo), la Secretaría General (órgano administrativo), y las Comisiones (que asisten al Comité Ejecutivo). 2, record 4, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20F%C3%BAtbol%20Asociaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- control the match
1, record 5, English, control%20the%20match
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In accordance with the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Laws of the Game. 2, record 5, English, - control%20the%20match
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contrôler le match
1, record 5, French, contr%C3%B4ler%20le%20match
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conformément aux Lois du Jeu de la FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). 2, record 5, French, - contr%C3%B4ler%20le%20match
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlar el partido
1, record 5, Spanish, controlar%20el%20partido
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- dirigir el juego 1, record 5, Spanish, %20dirigir%20el%20juego
correct
- dirigir el partido 1, record 5, Spanish, dirigir%20el%20partido
correct
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conforme a las Reglas de Juego de la FIFA(Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación). 2, record 5, Spanish, - controlar%20el%20partido
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