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AYUDADO COMPUTADORA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted
1, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CA 2, record 1, English, CA
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided 3, record 1, English, computer%2Daided
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to a technique or process in which part of the work is done by a computer. 4, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A process has been computer-aided when the user has a task significantly lightened because the machine can perform a useful role. 5, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-aided; computer-assisted; CA; designations and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission; designations standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 6, record 1, English, - computer%2Dassisted
Record 1, Key term(s)
- computer assisted
- computer aided
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assisté par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AO 2, record 1, French, AO
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une technique ou un processus dans lesquels une partie du travail se fait à l'aide d'un ordinateur. 3, record 1, French, - assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, le suffixe AO pour «assisté par ordinateur» est fréquemment utilisé pour construire des sigles tels que PAO, EAO, etc. 3, record 1, French, - assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
assisté par ordinateur; AO : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignations normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 4, record 1, French, - assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- asistido por computadora
1, record 1, Spanish, asistido%20por%20computadora
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- asistido por computador 1, record 1, Spanish, asistido%20por%20computador
correct, adjective
- asistido por ordenador 1, record 1, Spanish, asistido%20por%20ordenador
correct, adjective
- ayudado por computadora 2, record 1, Spanish, ayudado%20por%20computadora
correct, adjective
- ayudado por ordenador 2, record 1, Spanish, ayudado%20por%20ordenador
correct, adjective
- respaldado por computadora 2, record 1, Spanish, respaldado%20por%20computadora
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted retrieval
1, record 2, English, computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAR 2, record 2, English, CAR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided retrieval 3, record 2, English, computer%2Daided%20retrieval
correct
- CAR 3, record 2, English, CAR
correct
- CAR 3, record 2, English, CAR
- computerized retrieval 4, record 2, English, computerized%20retrieval
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of computers to aid access to information on physical media, especially microfilm. 5, record 2, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computerised retrieval
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recherche assistée par ordinateur
1, record 2, French, recherche%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RAO 2, record 2, French, RAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Tipos de documentación (Biblioteconomía)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- recuperación ayudado por computadora
1, record 2, Spanish, recuperaci%C3%B3n%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- recuperación ayudado por ordenador 1, record 2, Spanish, recuperaci%C3%B3n%20ayudado%20por%20ordenador
feminine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Applications of Automation
- Library Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted retrieval system
1, record 3, English, computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided retrieval system 2, record 3, English, computer%2Daided%20retrieval%20system
correct
- CAR system 3, record 3, English, CAR%20system
correct, see observation
- computer-assisted retrieval 4, record 3, English, computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval
- computer-aided retrieval 5, record 3, English, computer%2Daided%20retrieval
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A CAR system uses computer hardware and software to index and locate documents or images that are recorded on all mediums. 6, record 3, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on context, the element «CAR» in the designation «CAR system» can either mean «computer-assisted retrieval» or «computer-aided retrieval». 7, record 3, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20retrieval%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Automatisation et applications
- Exploitation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de recherche assistée par ordinateur
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20recherche%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système RAO 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20RAO
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Explotación (Biblioteconomía)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de recuperación ayudado por computadora
1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de recuperación ayudado por ordenador 1, record 3, Spanish, sistema%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20ayudado%20por%20ordenador
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los sistemas de recuperación ayudados por computadora se refieren a documentos de texto o registros de datos, almacenados en papel o en microformularios que la computadora (ordenador) utiliza para supervisarlos de cerca. La computadora mantiene un índice de los datos almacenados que se utiliza para encontrar la ubicación de un artículo solicitado. 2, record 3, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Industrial Design
- Electronic Publishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided design
1, record 4, English, computer%2Daided%20design
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAD 2, record 4, English, CAD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted design 3, record 4, English, computer%2Dassisted%20design
correct
- CAD 4, record 4, English, CAD
correct
- CAD 4, record 4, English, CAD
- computer aided design 5, record 4, English, computer%20aided%20design
correct
- CAD 5, record 4, English, CAD
correct
- CAD 5, record 4, English, CAD
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design or drafting method or technique whereby an operator interacts with a computer system to carry out a function. 6, record 4, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plastic sole ... can be molded or sintered into different shapes and sizes and - with the help of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) - can be tailored for particular conditions. 7, record 4, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-aided design; CAD: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission] and CSA International. 8, record 4, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record 4, Key term(s)
- computer assisted design
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Dessin industriel
- Éditique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- conception assistée par ordinateur
1, record 4, French, conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 4, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- CAD 3, record 4, French, CAD
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques qui se préoccupent de la création des données qui décrivent l'objet à concevoir, de la manipulation de ces données, en mode conversationnel, afin d'aboutir à une forme achevée de conception, et de la génération des informations nécessaires à la fabrication de cet objet, à partir des données de la conception, mémorisées dans l'ordinateur, que cette fabrication soit elle-même assistée ou non. 4, record 4, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAD : acronyme spécifique à Radarsat accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale [CUTS]; conception assistée par ordinateur; CAO : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale] et la CSA International. 5, record 4, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Implantation, intégration, introduction de la CAO. 6, record 4, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Implanter la CAO. 6, record 4, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Logiciel, matériel, moduleur, outil de CAO. 6, record 4, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Diseño industrial
- Publicación electrónica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- diseño ayudado por computadora
1, record 4, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- diseño ayudado por ordenador 1, record 4, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- diseño asistido por ordenador 2, record 4, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20asistido%20por%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- diseño asistido por computadora 1, record 4, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20asistido%20por%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso de las computadoras (ordenadores) y de los programas diseñados con la ayuda de la computadora como el medio apropiado para el desarrollo de una amplia gama de artefactos industriales, que van desde partes para maquinarias hasta casas modernas. 3, record 4, Spanish, - dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
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