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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- application
1, record 1, English, application
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- app 2, record 1, English, app
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer program that handles a specific working task, such as word processing, spreadsheet calculations, or database management. 3, record 1, English, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An application is] distinct from computer programs that handle basic system functions [such as an operating system], or communications with peripherals [such as drivers]. 3, record 1, English, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
free application 4, record 1, English, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
download an application, install an application, launch an application 4, record 1, English, - application
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- application
1, record 1, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- appli 2, record 1, French, appli
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme informatique utilisant des fonctionnalités d'une certaine plate-forme comme un système d'exploitation et opérant sur celle-ci. 3, record 1, French, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les applications sont utilisées dans les entreprises pour faciliter le travail et augmenter la productivité des employés. 4, record 1, French, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
application gratuite 5, record 1, French, - application
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
installer une application, lancer une application, télécharger une application 5, record 1, French, - application
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 1, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- apli 2, record 1, Spanish, apli
correct, feminine noun
- app 2, record 1, Spanish, app
avoid, see observation, common gender
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] programa informático diseñado como herramienta que permite al usuario realizar diversos trabajos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aplicación; apli; app: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "aplicación" es una alternativa adecuada en español para referirse a "app", un acortamiento del término inglés "application" […] Si se desea abreviar el término "aplicación", se considera adecuada la alternativa "apli"[,] que sigue la pauta de otros acortamientos asentados en el español [...] Su plural es "aplis". […] Cuando se emplea el acortamiento inglés "app", se observa un uso ambiguo en cuanto al género, el "app" o la "app" […] 3, record 1, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
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