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APLICACION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enforcement activity
1, record 1, English, enforcement%20activity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enforcement 2, record 1, English, enforcement
correct
- ENF 2, record 1, English, ENF
correct
- ENF 2, record 1, English, ENF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 3, record 1, English, - enforcement%20activity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exécution de la loi
1, record 1, French, ex%C3%A9cution%20de%20la%20loi
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 1, French, - ex%C3%A9cution%20de%20la%20loi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Poder ejecutivo (Derecho constitucional)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejecución
1, record 1, Spanish, ejecuci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicación 1, record 1, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
- Commercial Fishing
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- enforcement
1, record 2, English, enforcement
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
effective enforcement 2, record 2, English, - enforcement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
- Pêche commerciale
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- application
1, record 2, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
application efficace 2, record 2, French, - application
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos
- Pesca comercial
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 2, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ejecución 2, record 2, Spanish, ejecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aplicación efectiva. 3, record 2, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enforcement
1, record 3, English, enforcement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exécution
1, record 3, French, ex%C3%A9cution
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mise en exécution 2, record 3, French, mise%20en%20ex%C3%A9cution
correct, feminine noun
- mise à exécution 3, record 3, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20ex%C3%A9cution
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho privado
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejecución
1, record 3, Spanish, ejecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicación 1, record 3, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- software
1, record 4, English, software
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The programs, procedures, rules and associated documentation needed to operate an information processing system. 2, record 4, English, - software
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Software is an intellectual creation that is independent of the medium on which it is recorded. 2, record 4, English, - software
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
software: designation standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission and by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA); definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 3, record 4, English, - software
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
recognition software 4, record 4, English, - software
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- logiciel
1, record 4, French, logiciel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des programmes, procédures, règles et de la documentation associée, nécessaire à la mise en œuvre d'un système de traitement de l'information. 2, record 4, French, - logiciel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
logiciel : désignation normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale et par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA); définition normalisée par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 3, record 4, French, - logiciel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
logiciel compatible, logiciel complexe, logiciel convivial, logiciel disjoint, logiciel élémentaire, logiciel évolué, logiciel externe, logiciel haut de gamme, logiciel intégré, logiciel interactif, logiciel orienté objet, logiciel ouvert, logiciel particulier, logiciel perfectionné, logiciel performant, logiciel portable, logiciel puissant, logiciel spécialisé, logiciel standard, logiciel surfacique, logiciel 3D 4, record 4, French, - logiciel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa informático
1, record 4, Spanish, programa%20inform%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- soporte lógico 2, record 4, Spanish, soporte%20l%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
- aplicación informática 1, record 4, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
- programa 1, record 4, Spanish, programa
correct, masculine noun
- aplicación 1, record 4, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- software 3, record 4, Spanish, software
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Conjunto] de programas, procedimientos, reglas, documentación asociada de un sistema de procesamiento de información. 4, record 4, Spanish, - programa%20inform%C3%A1tico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
programa informático; soporte lógico; aplicación informática; programa; aplicación; software: Tal y como indica el Diccionario panhispánico de dudas, de la Real Academia Española, la voz inglesa "software" puede sustituirse por expresiones españolas como "programa", "programa informático", "aplicación", "aplicación informática", o bien "soporte lógico", dependiendo del contexto. 5, record 4, Spanish, - programa%20inform%C3%A1tico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-08-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- application
1, record 5, English, application
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- app 2, record 5, English, app
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - application
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - application
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
free application 4, record 5, English, - application
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
download an application, install an application, launch an application 4, record 5, English, - application
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- application
1, record 5, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- appli 2, record 5, French, appli
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - application
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les applications sont utilisées dans les entreprises pour faciliter le travail et augmenter la productivité des employés. 4, record 5, French, - application
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
application gratuite 5, record 5, French, - application
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
installer une application, lancer une application, télécharger une application 5, record 5, French, - application
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 5, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- apli 2, record 5, Spanish, apli
correct, feminine noun
- app 2, record 5, Spanish, app
avoid, see observation, common gender
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] programa informático diseñado como herramienta que permite al usuario realizar diversos trabajos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- application
1, record 6, English, application
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- computer application 2, record 6, English, computer%20application
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any user problem to which data processing techniques are applied. [Definition officially approved by GESC.] 3, record 6, English, - application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer application is a general term for the uses to which a computer may be put. 4, record 6, English, - application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
application: term officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 5, record 6, English, - application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also the record "computer application in education." 6, record 6, English, - application
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- application
1, record 6, French, application
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- application sur ordinateur 2, record 6, French, application%20sur%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Problème particulier d'un utilisateur auquel on applique les procédures du traitement automatique des données. [Définition uniformisée par le CNGI.] 3, record 6, French, - application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Application» est un nom générique désignant une utilisation particulière des techniques informatiques qui vise à intégrer l'emploi d'un ordinateur dans une quelconque activité : gestion administrative, contrôle de procédés industriels, traduction automatique, etc. 4, record 6, French, - application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
application : terme uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 5, record 6, French, - application
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 6, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicación de la computadora 1, record 6, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20computadora
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- aplicación del ordenador 1, record 6, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20del%20ordenador
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Problema o tarea específica que va a ejecutarse mediante el procesamiento de datos; por ejemplo, control de inventario, nómina, recuperación de información o proyectos de gestión. 2, record 6, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las aplicaciones se llaman, por lo general, de cálculo, aquellas que necesitan un volumen de cálculo considerable, o de proceso de datos, aquellas en que la capacidad de manipulación de datos es de la mayor importancia. 2, record 6, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aplicación de la computadora (ordenador): término general con que se designan los usos o fines a que puede destinarse la computadora (ordenador). 2, record 6, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record 6, Key term(s)
- aplicación informática
- programa informático
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-03-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- application
1, record 7, English, application
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cognitive process in which a learner, given a new problem, will be able to make use of the appropriate theories, principles, facts, etc. needed to tackle it. 1, record 7, English, - application
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- application
1, record 7, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Application d'une théorie à la solution de problèmes techniques. 1, record 7, French, - application
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 7, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilización de generalizaciones, teorías, principios, leyes u otros para resolver situaciones o problemas concretos. 2, record 7, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-08-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- implementation
1, record 8, English, implementation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mise en œuvre
1, record 8, French, mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mise en application 2, record 8, French, mise%20en%20application
feminine noun
- mise en service 2, record 8, French, mise%20en%20service
feminine noun
- mise en vigueur 2, record 8, French, mise%20en%20vigueur
feminine noun
- application pratique 2, record 8, French, application%20pratique
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 8, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- operation
1, record 9, English, operation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- application 2, record 9, English, application
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a provision. 3, record 9, English, - operation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement
1, record 9, French, fonctionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- application 2, record 9, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'une disposition. 2, record 9, French, - fonctionnement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le langage juridique, on dit par exemple : «fonctionnement d'une loi», «fonctionnement pratique d'un système» et «application d'une convention, d'une règle». 3, record 9, French, - fonctionnement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 9, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Marketing Research
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- implementation
1, record 10, English, implementation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A business is a whole and the implementation of electronic commerce will profoundly change its management and its orientation, and for this reason, will affect the employees. 1, record 10, English, - implementation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Étude du marché
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- implantation
1, record 10, French, implantation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est la présentation d'une manière rationnelle et marchande d'un bien, d'un commerce ou d'un rayon. Une implantation s'avère nécessaire quand il y a une ouverture (d'un commerce ou d'un rayon) ou à l'occasion d'une transformation. Un bien profite d'une bonne implantation quand on le retrouve quantitativement et qualitativement dans un nombre suffisant de points de vente. 1, record 10, French, - implantation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercialización
- Estudio del mercado
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 10, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- instrumentalización 1, record 10, Spanish, instrumentalizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mapping
1, record 11, English, mapping
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- map 2, record 11, English, map
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functions which determine dynamical systems are also called mappings, or maps, for short. This terminology connotes the geometric process of taking one point to another. As much of the sequel will in fact be geometric, we will use all of these terms synonymously. 2, record 11, English, - mapping
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mappage
1, record 11, French, mappage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- application 2, record 11, French, application
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute fonction ou transformation qui exprime une correspondance géométrique sous forme de graphe. 2, record 11, French, - mappage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «mappage» est emprunté à l'infographie. Les mathématiciens lui préfèrent «applications». 2, record 11, French, - mappage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
obtenir le mappage. 2, record 11, French, - mappage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 PHR
mappage affine, chaotique, circulaire, continu, contractant, dilatant, holomorphe, itératif, linéaire, loxodromique, ouvert, quadratique, standard, topologiquement transitif. 2, record 11, French, - mappage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 PHR
mappage de Halley, de Hénon, en fer à cheval. 2, record 11, French, - mappage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación
1, record 11, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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