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ANTIVIRUS [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
DEF

A program designed to detect viruses and possibly to suggest or take corrective action.

OBS

anti-virus program; vaccine program: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Programme conçu pour détecter des virus et éventuellement pour suggérer ou appliquer des remèdes.

OBS

Les termes comportant le préfixe «anti» s'écrivent généralement en un seul mot.

OBS

programme antivirus; antivirus; détecteur de virus; vaccin : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Seguridad de IT
DEF

Programa de computadora (ordenador) diseñado para detectar la presencia de un virus de computadora en un sistema.

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Record 2 2001-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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