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MAESTRA [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- master task
1, record 1, English, master%20task
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A module of a program whose execution creates a task. 1, record 1, English, - master%20task
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
master task: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 1, English, - master%20task
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tâche maître
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A2che%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un programme, module dont l'exécution crée une tâche. 1, record 1, French, - t%C3%A2che%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tâche maître : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%A2che%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarea maestra
1, record 1, Spanish, tarea%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- master station
1, record 2, English, master%20station
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In basic mode link control, data station that has accepted an invitation to ensure a data transfer to one or more other data stations. 2, record 2, English, - master%20station
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At a given instant, there can be only one master station on a data link. 2, record 2, English, - master%20station
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
master station: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 2, English, - master%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banques et bases de données
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- station maîtresse
1, record 2, French, station%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- station directrice 2, record 2, French, station%20directrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En commande de liaison en mode de base, station de données qui a accepté une invitation à transférer des données vers une ou plusieurs autres stations de données. 3, record 2, French, - station%20ma%C3%AEtresse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À un instant donné, il ne peut exister qu'une seule station maîtresse sur une liaison de données. 3, record 2, French, - station%20ma%C3%AEtresse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
station maîtresse : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 4, record 2, French, - station%20ma%C3%AEtresse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bancos y bases de datos
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación maestra
1, record 2, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- masterbatch
1, record 3, English, masterbatch
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well-dispersed mixture of a polymer and high percentages of one or more component(s) (colorants and/or other additives) in known proportions for use in blending in appropriate amounts with the basic polymer in the preparation of a compound. 2, record 3, English, - masterbatch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masterbatches are used for cleanliness, convenience, accuracy of weighing small quantities of accelerators, etc. 3, record 3, English, - masterbatch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masterbatch: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - masterbatch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mélange-maître
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9lange%2Dma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mélange maître 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9lange%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mélange mère 3, record 3, French, m%C3%A9lange%20m%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange parfaitement dispersé d'un polymère et d'une ou plusieurs composantes à pourcentage élevé (colorants ou autres additifs) en proportions définies, destiné à être ajouté en quantités appropriées au polymère de base pour préparer une composition. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9lange%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mélange-maître; mélange maître : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9lange%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mezcla maestra
1, record 3, Spanish, mezcla%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- mezcla madre 2, record 3, Spanish, mezcla%20madre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mezcla bien dispersada de un polímero y altos porcentajes de uno o más componentes (colorantes y/o otros aditivos) en proporciones conocidas para uso en mezcla en cantidades apropiadas con el polímero básico en la preparación de un compuesto. 1, record 3, Spanish, - mezcla%20maestra
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- main beam
1, record 4, English, main%20beam
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A beam that supports other beams and is not itself supported by a beam. 2, record 4, English, - main%20beam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
main beam: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - main%20beam
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poutre principale
1, record 4, French, poutre%20principale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poutre maîtresse 2, record 4, French, poutre%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutre soutenant d'autres poutres mais qui n'est pas soutenue elle-même par une poutre. 3, record 4, French, - poutre%20principale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans la construction d'un plancher, une des poutres principales qui transmettent les charges aux poteaux. 4, record 4, French, - poutre%20principale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poutre principale : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 4, French, - poutre%20principale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- viga maestra
1, record 4, Spanish, viga%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viga que soporta el peso de una pared o de otras vigas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - viga%20maestra
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- master minimum equipment list
1, record 5, English, master%20minimum%20equipment%20list
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MMEL 2, record 5, English, MMEL
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list established for a particular aircraft type by the manufacturer with the approval of the State of Manufacture containing items, one or more of which is permitted to be unserviceable at the commencement of a flight. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 3, record 5, English, - master%20minimum%20equipment%20list
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MMEL may be associated with special operating conditions, limitations or procedures. 3, record 5, English, - master%20minimum%20equipment%20list
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The master minimum equipment list forms the basis of the minimum equipment list. 4, record 5, English, - master%20minimum%20equipment%20list
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
master minimum equipment list; MMEL: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 5, English, - master%20minimum%20equipment%20list
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- liste minimale d'équipements de référence
1, record 5, French, liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- LMER 1, record 5, French, LMER
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- liste principale d'équipement minimal 2, record 5, French, liste%20principale%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20minimal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MMEL 3, record 5, French, MMEL
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- MMEL 3, record 5, French, MMEL
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liste établie par le constructeur pour un type particulier d'aéronef, avec l'approbation de l'État du constructeur, contenant des éléments dont il est permis qu'un ou plusieurs soient hors de fonctionnement au début d'un vol. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 4, record 5, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La LMER peut être associée à des conditions d'exploitation, restrictions ou procédures spéciales. 4, record 5, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La liste principale d'équipement minimal constitue la base de la liste d'équipement minimal. 5, record 5, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
liste minimale d'équipements de référence; LMER : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 5, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
liste minimale d'équipements de référence; LMER; liste principale d'équipement minimal; MMEL : termes et abréviations normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 7, record 5, French, - liste%20minimale%20d%27%C3%A9quipements%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 5, Key term(s)
- liste minimale d'équipement de référence
- liste principale d'équipements minimaux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lista maestra de equipo mínimo
1, record 5, Spanish, lista%20maestra%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MMEL 2, record 5, Spanish, MMEL
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lista establecida por el fabricante para un determinado tipo de aeronave con aprobación del Estado de fabricación, en la que figuran elementos del equipo, de uno o más de los cuales podría prescindirse al inicio de un vuelo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 5, Spanish, - lista%20maestra%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La MMEL puede estar asociada a condiciones de operación, limitaciones o procedimientos especiales. 2, record 5, Spanish, - lista%20maestra%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lista maestra de equipo mínimo; MMEL: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 5, Spanish, - lista%20maestra%20de%20equipo%20m%C3%ADnimo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Building Hardware
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- master key
1, record 6, English, master%20key
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MK 2, record 6, English, MK
correct
- mky 2, record 6, English, mky
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A key that operates a series of locks, each of which has its own change key. 2, record 6, English, - master%20key
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- passe-partout
1, record 6, French, passe%2Dpartout
correct, masculine noun, invariable
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- passe 2, record 6, French, passe
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] clef qui ouvre un certain nombre de serrures, celles-ci continuant à s'ouvrir séparément avec leur propre clef. 3, record 6, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passe : Serrurerie. Abréviation familière de passe-partout. 2, record 6, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- llave maestra
1, record 6, Spanish, llave%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-03-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- header card
1, record 7, English, header%20card
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- master card 2, record 7, English, master%20card
correct
- heading card 3, record 7, English, heading%20card
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A card that contains information related to the data in cards that follow. 4, record 7, English, - header%20card
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- carte en-tête
1, record 7, French, carte%20en%2Dt%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- carte maîtresse 2, record 7, French, carte%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte comportant des renseignements relatifs aux données des cartes suivantes. 3, record 7, French, - carte%20en%2Dt%C3%AAte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta encabezadora
1, record 7, Spanish, tarjeta%20encabezadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- ficha encabezadora 1, record 7, Spanish, ficha%20encabezadora
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- tarjeta maestra 2, record 7, Spanish, tarjeta%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
- ficha maestra 3, record 7, Spanish, ficha%20maestra
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta (ficha) perforada que contiene información fija, o indicativa, para un grupo de tarjetas o de todo un archivo (fichero) de tarjetas. 4, record 7, Spanish, - tarjeta%20encabezadora
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- meter stop
1, record 8, English, meter%20stop
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- meter valve 2, record 8, English, meter%20valve
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An off-on valve in a water service pipe which controls the flow of water to a building. 3, record 8, English, - meter%20stop
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt général
1, record 8, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet placé sur le branchement d'eau général et commandant l'arrivée de l'eau de tout le bâtiment desservi. 2, record 8, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distribution principale de chaque immeuble doit être munie d'un robinet d'arrêt général [...] placé le plus près possible de la limite de la propriété desservie ou du compteur général. 3, record 8, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet d'arrêt général : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 8, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- llave maestra
1, record 8, Spanish, llave%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-12-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Beekeeping
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- queen bee
1, record 9, English, queen%20bee
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- queen 2, record 9, English, queen
correct
- queen honeybee 3, record 9, English, queen%20honeybee
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The queen honeybee lays the eggs that hatch into thousands of workers. Laying eggs is the queen's only job. She does not gather food or help build the nest. The workers feed her and care for her. The queen honeybee does not rule the colony, but she is the force that holds it together. The workers become excited and disorganized if she is not in the nest. 3, record 9, English, - queen%20bee
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Élevage des abeilles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- reine
1, record 9, French, reine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- reine-abeille 2, record 9, French, reine%2Dabeille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Femelle reproductrice chez les abeilles [...] 3, record 9, French, - reine
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Reine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Cría de abejas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- reina
1, record 9, Spanish, reina
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- abeja reina 2, record 9, Spanish, abeja%20reina
correct, feminine noun
- abeja maesa 2, record 9, Spanish, abeja%20maesa
correct, feminine noun
- abeja maestra 2, record 9, Spanish, abeja%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
- maesa 2, record 9, Spanish, maesa
correct, feminine noun
- maestra 2, record 9, Spanish, maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hembra fecunda de las abejas, única en cada colmena. 2, record 9, Spanish, - reina
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- master instruction tape
1, record 10, English, master%20instruction%20tape
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- MIT 1, record 10, English, MIT
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- master instructive tape 1, record 10, English, master%20instructive%20tape
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tape on which are recorded all the programs pertaining to the same system of runs. 2, record 10, English, - master%20instruction%20tape
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bande programme d'exploitation
1, record 10, French, bande%20programme%20d%27exploitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- bande d'exploitation 1, record 10, French, bande%20d%27exploitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande magnétique sur laquelle tous les programmes faisant partie du même cycle de traitement sont enregistrés. 1, record 10, French, - bande%20programme%20d%27exploitation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta maestra de instrucciones
1, record 10, Spanish, cinta%20maestra%20de%20instrucciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- cinta de ejecución 2, record 10, Spanish, cinta%20de%20ejecuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- banda de instrucciones 2, record 10, Spanish, banda%20de%20instrucciones
correct, feminine noun
- banda de trabajo 1, record 10, Spanish, banda%20de%20trabajo
correct, feminine noun
- cinta de trabajo 3, record 10, Spanish, cinta%20de%20trabajo
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta en la que están registrados todos los programas para un sistema. 1, record 10, Spanish, - cinta%20maestra%20de%20instrucciones
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-03-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- master console
1, record 11, English, master%20console
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- master workstation 2, record 11, English, master%20workstation
correct
- master control console 3, record 11, English, master%20control%20console
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a system with multiple consoles, the basic console used for communication between the operator and the system. 1, record 11, English, - master%20console
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- console maîtresse
1, record 11, French, console%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- console de frontal 2, record 11, French, console%20de%20frontal
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité fonctionnelle contenant les poussoirs et voyants qui permettent à l'opérateur de mettre en marche, d'arrêter et de contrôler manuellement le fonctionnement d'un ordinateur. 3, record 11, French, - console%20ma%C3%AEtresse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- consola maestra
1, record 11, Spanish, consola%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- pupitre maestro 1, record 11, Spanish, pupitre%20maestro
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un sistema con más de una consola, la consola primaria usada para transferir la información a/o desde el sistema operativo. 2, record 11, Spanish, - consola%20maestra
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-03-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lecture course
1, record 12, English, lecture%20course
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- formal course 2, record 12, English, formal%20course
correct
- teach-through-telling lecture 3, record 12, English, teach%2Dthrough%2Dtelling%20lecture
correct
- teaching-by-telling course 4, record 12, English, teaching%2Dby%2Dtelling%20course
correct
- teach-through-telling course 4, record 12, English, teach%2Dthrough%2Dtelling%20course
correct
- ex cathedra course 4, record 12, English, ex%20cathedra%20course
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A course conducted by the lecture method. 5, record 12, English, - lecture%20course
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cours magistral
1, record 12, French, cours%20magistral
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cours ex cathedra 2, record 12, French, cours%20ex%20cathedra
correct, masculine noun
- cours magistral ex cathedra 3, record 12, French, cours%20magistral%20ex%20cathedra
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cours magistral [...] représente l'archétype de la relation pédagogique modélisante et inculcatrice qui présuppose l'existence d'un intérêt préalable chez chacune des personnes en formation et s'adresse en fait «au fantôme démultiplié de l'élève moyen». 4, record 12, French, - cours%20magistral
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pourquoi l'exposé ne deviendrait-il pas «coopératif», [...] contre l'aristocratisme de la pratique du cours magistral ex cathedra? 3, record 12, French, - cours%20magistral
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- clase maestra
1, record 12, Spanish, clase%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- clase magistral 2, record 12, Spanish, clase%20magistral
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-09-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Air Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pilot tape
1, record 13, English, pilot%20tape
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- master tape 2, record 13, English, master%20tape
correct, see observation
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A magnetic tape volume that is used in a data-processing operation without any change to its contents. 3, record 13, English, - pilot%20tape
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term master tape is also used in connection with paper tape. 3, record 13, English, - pilot%20tape
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pilot tape: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 13, English, - pilot%20tape
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Transport aérien
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bande pilote
1, record 13, French, bande%20pilote
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- bande maîtresse 2, record 13, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
- bande à dupliquer 2, record 13, French, bande%20%C3%A0%20dupliquer
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En traitement des données, volume de bande magnétique qui est utilisé sans aucune modification de son contenu. 1, record 13, French, - bande%20pilote
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bande pilote : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 13, French, - bande%20pilote
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Internet y telemática
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta piloto
1, record 13, Spanish, cinta%20piloto
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- cinta maestra 2, record 13, Spanish, cinta%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta magnética que almacena todos los datos que han de utilizarse en un modelo piloto, y que han de servir de base para la comprobación del sistema que se ha diseñado. 3, record 13, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con frecuencia, estos datos son ficticios y no responden más que a las necesidades de verificación del modelo piloto. 3, record 13, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cinta piloto: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 13, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- control terminal
1, record 14, English, control%20terminal
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- master terminal 2, record 14, English, master%20terminal
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In systems with time sharing, an active terminal at which the user is authorized to enter commands affecting system operation. 1, record 14, English, - control%20terminal
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- terminal maître
1, record 14, French, terminal%20ma%C3%AEtre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminal de control
1, record 14, Spanish, terminal%20de%20control
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- terminal maestra 2, record 14, Spanish, terminal%20maestra
see observation, feminine noun
- terminal maestro 1, record 14, Spanish, terminal%20maestro
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier terminal activa en que el usuario está autorizado para ingresar instrucciones que puedan afectar las operaciones de un sistema. 3, record 14, Spanish, - terminal%20de%20control
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En algunas regiones se emplea la palabra "terminal" en masculino en el campo de la informática. 3, record 14, Spanish, - terminal%20de%20control
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-06-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- midship section
1, record 15, English, midship%20section
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- dead flat 2, record 15, English, dead%20flat
United States
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- coupe au maître
1, record 15, French, coupe%20au%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Section transversale du navire au maître-coupe. 2, record 15, French, - coupe%20au%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coupe au maître : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 15, French, - coupe%20au%20ma%C3%AEtre
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuaderna maestra
1, record 15, Spanish, cuaderna%20maestra
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-04-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- main program
1, record 16, English, main%20program
correct, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- main routine 1, record 16, English, main%20routine
correct
- master routine 2, record 16, English, master%20routine
- master control routine 2, record 16, English, master%20control%20routine
- main-line logic 3, record 16, English, main%2Dline%20logic
- main-line program 3, record 16, English, main%2Dline%20program
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first module of a program to be executed and that may invoke the execution of other modules. 4, record 16, English, - main%20program
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
main program: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 16, English, - main%20program
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- programme principal
1, record 16, French, programme%20principal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- programme appelant 2, record 16, French, programme%20appelant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier module qui sera exécuté par une application; il peut appeler l'exécution d'autres modules. 2, record 16, French, - programme%20principal
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 16, French, - programme%20principal
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa principal
1, record 16, Spanish, programa%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- rutina principal 1, record 16, Spanish, rutina%20principal
correct, feminine noun
- rutina maestra 1, record 16, Spanish, rutina%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
- rutina principal de control 1, record 16, Spanish, rutina%20principal%20de%20control
correct, feminine noun
- programa de línea principal 2, record 16, Spanish, programa%20de%20l%C3%ADnea%20principal
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Segmento central de un programa que, por lo general, cambia el control a otros subprogramas o subrutinas, según la naturaleza de los datos que se procesan o dependiendo de las circunstancias que se presenten durante la ejecución del programa. 2, record 16, Spanish, - programa%20principal
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-02-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- skeleton table
1, record 17, English, skeleton%20table
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specially formatted ASCII text file that contains the metadata or information about the data set. 2, record 17, English, - skeleton%20table
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The format of the file allows simultaneous viewing and editing of the metadata. 2, record 17, English, - skeleton%20table
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- table squelette
1, record 17, French, table%20squelette
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- table de schéma 1, record 17, French, table%20de%20sch%C3%A9ma
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- tabla esquemática
1, record 17, Spanish, tabla%20esquem%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tabla creada y mantenida por un programa ensamblador de macros y que contiene todos los prototipos de macrodefiniciones en un programa. 1, record 17, Spanish, - tabla%20esquem%C3%A1tica
Record 17, Key term(s)
- tabla maestra de definiciones de macros
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- master tape
1, record 18, English, master%20tape
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A magnetic tape that contains data which must not be overwritten, such as an executive routine or master file. 2, record 18, English, - master%20tape
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- bande maître
1, record 18, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- bande maîtresse 2, record 18, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
- bande originale 3, record 18, French, bande%20originale
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta maestra
1, record 18, Spanish, cinta%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta magnética en que se almacenan datos inalterables; por ejemplo, cinta que contiene un archivo (fichero) maestro o datos de transacciones actuales. 2, record 18, Spanish, - cinta%20maestra
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-06-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- trunk sewer
1, record 19, English, trunk%20sewer
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- main sewer 2, record 19, English, main%20sewer
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sewer that receives many tributary branches and serves a large territory. 3, record 19, English, - trunk%20sewer
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- grand collecteur
1, record 19, French, grand%20collecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- collecteur principal 1, record 19, French, collecteur%20principal
correct, masculine noun
- égout principal 1, record 19, French, %C3%A9gout%20principal
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Égout principal dont sont tributaires les collecteurs secondaires et les égouts latéraux. 1, record 19, French, - grand%20collecteur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcantarilla colectora
1, record 19, Spanish, alcantarilla%20colectora
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- alcantarilla maestra 1, record 19, Spanish, alcantarilla%20maestra
feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Organizations
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- master station 1, record 20, English, master%20station
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organisations maritimes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- station principale
1, record 20, French, station%20principale
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- station maître 2, record 20, French, station%20ma%C3%AEtre
feminine noun
- station pilote 2, record 20, French, station%20pilote
feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Station qui commande le fonctionnement d'un ensemble de stations émettrices synchronisées. 2, record 20, French, - station%20principale
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organizaciones marítimas
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación maestra
1, record 20, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20maestra
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-03-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- main frame 1, record 21, English, main%20frame
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- maître-couple
1, record 21, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcouple
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couple le plus grand de la coque, qui donne la plus grande section. 1, record 21, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dcouple
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuaderna maestra
1, record 21, Spanish, cuaderna%20maestra
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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