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APODO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Communication and Information Management
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alias
1, record 1, English, alias
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pseudonym 2, record 1, English, pseudonym
correct, noun
- nickname 3, record 1, English, nickname
correct, noun
- alternate name 4, record 1, English, alternate%20name
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alternate for an O/R [originator/recipient] name or an O/R address. 5, record 1, English, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An alias may be used in a directory. 5, record 1, English, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alias: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 6, record 1, English, - alias
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alias
1, record 1, French, alias
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pseudonyme 2, record 1, French, pseudonyme
correct, masculine noun
- surnom 3, record 1, French, surnom
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autre désignation d'un identificateur d'adresse ou d'une adresse électronique. 4, record 1, French, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'alias peut être utilisé dans un annuaire. 4, record 1, French, - alias
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alias : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 5, record 1, French, - alias
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alias
1, record 1, Spanish, alias
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- seudónimo 2, record 1, Spanish, seud%C3%B3nimo
correct, masculine noun
- pseudónimo 3, record 1, Spanish, pseud%C3%B3nimo
correct, masculine noun
- apodo 1, record 1, Spanish, apodo
correct, masculine noun
- sobrenombre 3, record 1, Spanish, sobrenombre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para llevar a cabo la pseudonimización de datos se deben sustituir los datos identificativos por seudónimos, de manera que se generarán dos nuevos conjuntos de datos; por un lado, los datos pseudonimizados y, por otro lado, la información adicional que permite revertir el proceso y, por tanto, identificar a los interesados. 4, record 1, Spanish, - alias
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nickname
1, record 2, English, nickname
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A familiar or abbreviated form of a first name. 2, record 2, English, - nickname
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surnom
1, record 2, French, surnom
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom ajouté ou substitué à certains patronymes et que l'usage a adopté. 2, record 2, French, - surnom
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- apodo
1, record 2, Spanish, apodo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- mote 1, record 2, Spanish, mote
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- apodal
1, record 3, English, apodal
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- apodous 2, record 3, English, apodous
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having no distinct feet or footlike members. 3, record 3, English, - apodal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- apode
1, record 3, French, apode
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un animal dépourvu de pattes. 2, record 3, French, - apode
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez les insectes ce terme caractérise une larve dépourvue de pattes. Ex. asticot. 2, record 3, French, - apode
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- apodo
1, record 3, Spanish, apodo
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sin pies. 1, record 3, Spanish, - apodo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se aplica a un grupo de anfibios caracterizado por la ausencia de extremidades. 1, record 3, Spanish, - apodo
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