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IMPERFECTION [30 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spoilage
1, record 1, English, spoilage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rejets
1, record 1, French, rejets
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rejets de production 1, record 1, French, rejets%20de%20production
correct, masculine noun
- pertes 1, record 1, French, pertes
correct, feminine noun
- pertes de production 1, record 1, French, pertes%20de%20production
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production qui ne satisfait pas aux normes ou aux spécifications établies et qui, pour cette raison, est refusée à la suite d’un contrôle de la qualité exercé en cours de processus ou à la fin. Le défaut de fabrication est généralement attribuable à l'imperfection des machines ou des matières premières, ou aux déficiences de la main-d’œuvre. 1, record 1, French, - rejets
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces termes sont habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - rejets
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rejet
- rejet de production
- perte
- perte de production
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drift correction
1, record 2, English, drift%20correction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A geophysical instrument will usually not record the same result if read repeatedly at the same place. Drift may be due to changes in background field but can also be caused by changes in the instrument itself. Drift correction is often the essential first stage in data analysis, and is usually based on repeat readings at base stations ... 1, record 2, English, - drift%20correction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- correction instrumentale
1, record 2, French, correction%20instrumentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les corrections instrumentales sont celles qu'il faut apporter aux mesures afin de compenser pour certaines erreurs dues à l'imperfection des appareils. 1, record 2, French, - correction%20instrumentale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- growth defect
1, record 3, English, growth%20defect
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defect concerning the form or the typical size of a species or variety of fruit or vegetable, occurring during the growing period. 1, record 3, English, - growth%20defect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
growth defect: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - growth%20defect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défaut de croissance
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20croissance
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- défaut de développement 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection affectant la forme normale, la taille typique d’une espèce ou d’une variété de fruit ou de légume, se produisant lors de la période de croissance. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20de%20croissance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défaut de croissance; défaut de développement : expression (défaut de croissance ou de développement) et définition normalisées par l’Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20de%20croissance
Record 3, Key term(s)
- défaut de développement ou de croissance
- défaut de croissance ou de développement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defecto de crecimiento
1, record 3, Spanish, defecto%20de%20crecimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Imperfección] concerniente a la forma o el tamaño típico de una especie, variedad de fruta u hortaliza, que se presenta durante el período de crecimiento. 1, record 3, Spanish, - defecto%20de%20crecimiento
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fry test
1, record 4, English, fry%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test panel to determine acceptability of product. 1, record 4, English, - fry%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de friture
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20friture
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un échange de vues a eu lieu sur l'utilisation de tests rapides au cours de l'inspection des viandes. On a cité notamment certains tests simples permettant de constater l'imperfection de la saignée, de déterminer la teneur en eau et le pH de la viande, ainsi que les épreuves d’ébullition et friture couramment pratiquées pour déceler les odeurs anormales. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20friture
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de fritura
1, record 4, Spanish, prueba%20de%20fritura
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acceptor defect
1, record 5, English, acceptor%20defect
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- acceptor imperfection 2, record 5, English, acceptor%20imperfection
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection in a semiconductor crystal, such as a vacancy or dislocation, having a similar electrical effect to that of an acceptor atom. 1, record 5, English, - acceptor%20defect
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- défaut accepteur
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9faut%20accepteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection dans un cristal semiconducteur, notamment sous forme de lacune ou de dislocation, possédant une activité électrique comparable à celle d’un atome accepteur. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20accepteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-08-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
- Economic Planning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shadow price
1, record 6, English, shadow%20price
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- accounting price 2, record 6, English, accounting%20price
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A price or value imputed to unpriced social benefits or losses or to resources which are not satisfactorily priced in commercial markets. 3, record 6, English, - shadow%20price
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The concept is much used in cost-benefit analysis. 3, record 6, English, - shadow%20price
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
- Planification économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prix fictif
1, record 6, French, prix%20fictif
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- prix comptable 2, record 6, French, prix%20comptable
correct, masculine noun
- prix virtuel 3, record 6, French, prix%20virtuel
correct, masculine noun, France
- prix fantôme 4, record 6, French, prix%20fant%C3%B4me
masculine noun
- prix en écriture 4, record 6, French, prix%20en%20%C3%A9criture
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les effets marchands correspondent à des biens et services produits ou consommés par un groupe concerné et négociables sur un marché. Ils sont généralement monétarisés en leur affectant leur prix de marché. Toutefois, du fait de l'imperfection des marchés(existence de monopoles, intervention de l'État), le prix de marché peut être remplacé par un «prix fictif» qui traduit de façon plus adéquate la valeur sociale du bien(prix de revient du bien par exemple). 5, record 6, French, - prix%20fictif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des prix virtuels peuvent être également calculés pour des biens et services non marchands. 6, record 6, French, - prix%20fictif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Econometría
- Planificación económica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- precio de cuenta
1, record 6, Spanish, precio%20de%20cuenta
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- precio contable 2, record 6, Spanish, precio%20contable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Precio utilizado en la contabilidad, es decir que no es un precio de mercado. 3, record 6, Spanish, - precio%20de%20cuenta
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- burn mark
1, record 7, English, burn%20mark
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- polishing mark 2, record 7, English, polishing%20mark
- polish mark 3, record 7, English, polish%20mark
- dop mark 2, record 7, English, dop%20mark
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface clouding or irregularity caused by excessive heat generated during polishing. 4, record 7, English, - burn%20mark
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
External characteristics do not impair the purity. This applies particularly to: - polishing-lines, rough edges, burn marks and very slightly bearded girdle, - externally located damage such as scratches and pinpoint-shapes damage, - extra facets and the remaining parts of the rough diamond (naturals), - twinning-lines, growth-lines, knot-lines, surface grain-lines. 5, record 7, English, - burn%20mark
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- trace de brûlure
1, record 7, French, trace%20de%20br%C3%BBlure
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- marque de polissage 2, record 7, French, marque%20de%20polissage
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection de surface(apparence givrée) causée par une température excessive lors du polissage. 3, record 7, French, - trace%20de%20br%C3%BBlure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-11-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stem defect
1, record 8, English, stem%20defect
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disease or imperfection which affects the portion of the bole comprised between the stump and the crown. 2, record 8, English, - stem%20defect
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- défaut sur le fût
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9faut%20sur%20le%20f%C3%BBt
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie ou imperfection qui affecte la partie du tronc comprise entre la souche et le houppier. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20sur%20le%20f%C3%BBt
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand il est impossible de distinguer le houppier du fût, on considère que ce dernier correspond à la partie de la tige qui va de la souche à un fin bout de 90 mm de diamètre. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20sur%20le%20f%C3%BBt
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chip
1, record 9, English, chip
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of surface damage, often square or hexagonal, on the girdle or a facet edge of a cut stone. 2, record 9, English, - chip
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ébréchure
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9br%C3%A9chure
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection de surface, souvent de forme carrée ou hexagonale, sur le rondiste ou l'arête de facette d’un diamant taillé. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9br%C3%A9chure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-12-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- blemished tire
1, record 10, English, blemished%20tire
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- blem tire 1, record 10, English, blem%20tire
correct
- blemish tire 2, record 10, English, blemish%20tire
correct
- blem 3, record 10, English, blem
correct, jargon
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tire which has [a] cosmetic or minor imperfection but is still considered safe to use. 4, record 10, English, - blemished%20tire
Record 10, Key term(s)
- blem tyre
- blemished tyre
- blemish tyre
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pneu imparfait
1, record 10, French, pneu%20imparfait
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- pneu avec défaut d'aspect 2, record 10, French, pneu%20avec%20d%C3%A9faut%20d%27aspect
masculine noun
- pneu avec imperfection d'aspect 3, record 10, French, pneu%20avec%20imperfection%20d%27aspect
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneu présentant une imperfection esthétique ou un léger défaut d’uniformité ne compromettant pas sa sécurité ou ses performances. 1, record 10, French, - pneu%20imparfait
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pneus déclassés [...] Il existe une «échelle de déclassement» adoptée pratiquement par tous les [fabricants de pneus. Ces] déclassements sont : D. A.(défaut d’aspect) ou IMP ASP(imperfection d’aspect), ce qui veut dire que l'enveloppe a une structure et des dimensions correctes, mais qu'elle a un aspect extérieur défectueux(inscriptions, dessins de la bande de roulement, esthétique). 4, record 10, French, - pneu%20imparfait
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-10-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Phobias
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- atelophobia
1, record 11, English, atelophobia
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A morbid fear of imperfection. 2, record 11, English, - atelophobia
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Phobies
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- atélophobie
1, record 11, French, at%C3%A9lophobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crainte excessive de l'imperfection. 2, record 11, French, - at%C3%A9lophobie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-11-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- flaw
1, record 12, English, flaw
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inherent defect found in a diamond. 2, record 12, English, - flaw
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flaw may refer to defect in continuity or cohesion (as a crack, fissure, or break) ... 3, record 12, English, - flaw
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
He was shown a variety of diamonds, which he looked at under a microscope. He picked one that seemed to have the fewest and smallest flaws. 4, record 12, English, - flaw
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- défaut
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection naturelle d’un diamant. 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On lui montra une variété de diamants qu’il observa au microscope. Parmi ceux-ci, il en sélectionna un dont les défauts lui semblaient moins nombreux et plus petits que ceux des autres. 3, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-11-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- external characteristic
1, record 13, English, external%20characteristic
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- blemish 2, record 13, English, blemish
correct
- external mark 3, record 13, English, external%20mark
- surface blemish 4, record 13, English, surface%20blemish
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of several types of marks found on the surface of a gemstone but which do not penetrate it significantly. 5, record 13, English, - external%20characteristic
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clarity is the degree to which a stone is free from external marks called blemishes and internal features called inclusions. 4, record 13, English, - external%20characteristic
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surface blemishes: scratches, nicks, pits, abraded facet edges, extra facets and naturals. 4, record 13, English, - external%20characteristic
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique externe
1, record 13, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- défaut de surface 2, record 13, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20surface
masculine noun
- défaut externe 3, record 13, French, d%C3%A9faut%20externe
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection à la surface du diamant. 4, record 13, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20externe
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un diamant jugé «sans impureté» n’aura pas de défauts de surface (caractéristiques externes) ni de défauts internes (inclusions). 5, record 13, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20externe
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractéristiques externes : égrisures, ébréchures, petits creux, arêtes de facettes éraflées, fausses facettes et naturels. 5, record 13, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20externe
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-01-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Production Management
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- defect
1, record 14, English, defect
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection in material or work which renders the project or facility less fit for its intended use. 2, record 14, English, - defect
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms defective work and faulty work, are narrower in scope than defect; the imperfection lies solely in the workmanship. 2, record 14, English, - defect
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
defect: term(s) and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management. 3, record 14, English, - defect
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Gestion de la production
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- défaut
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- imperfection 2, record 14, French, imperfection
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- vice 3, record 14, French, vice
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection plus ou moins grave qui a pour effet de rendre une chose inutilisable ou impropre à sa destination. 4, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défaut, imperfection : termes et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d’étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets. 5, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Spacecraft
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- aberration of instruments
1, record 15, English, aberration%20of%20instruments
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, Key term(s)
- instrument aberration
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Engins spatiaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- aberration des instruments
1, record 15, French, aberration%20des%20instruments
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des phénomènes dus à l'imperfection des instruments et qui altèrent la qualité des images fournies. 1, record 15, French, - aberration%20des%20instruments
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette étude prend en compte les paramètres internes à l’instrument : aberration des optiques de l’instrument, altération des coefficients de transmission, précision des réglages internes. 2, record 15, French, - aberration%20des%20instruments
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-08-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- defect of the thing
1, record 16, English, defect%20of%20the%20thing
proposal
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- vice de la chose
1, record 16, French, vice%20de%20la%20chose
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constitue un vice de la chose toute imperfection qui la rend impropre à son usage normal. 1, record 16, French, - vice%20de%20la%20chose
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Wood Products
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- imperfect manufacture
1, record 17, English, imperfect%20manufacture
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any defect, blemish, or imperfection incidental to the conversion or machining of timber, e.g. inconstant dimensions, chipped grain, raised grain, mismatching, cutter marks, skips-in-planing or chip marks. 1, record 17, English, - imperfect%20manufacture
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Produits du bois
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- défaut d'usinage
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9faut%20d%27usinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout défaut, toute coloration ou imperfection du bois provenant de sa conversion ou de son passage dans une machine, par ex. : dimensions inconstantes, manques de rabotage, empreintes de copeaux, etc. 1, record 17, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20d%27usinage
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aserradura de la madera
- Productos madereros
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- defecto de fabricación defectuosa
1, record 17, Spanish, defecto%20de%20fabricaci%C3%B3n%20defectuosa
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-03-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- cover rate
1, record 18, English, cover%20rate
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proportion of the imports of a country that are paid with exports of goods and services. 2, record 18, English, - cover%20rate
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 18, English, - cover%20rate
Record 18, Key term(s)
- covering ratio
- covering rate
- coverage ratio
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- taux de couverture
1, record 18, French, taux%20de%20couverture
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] rapport entre les exportations et les importations. 2, record 18, French, - taux%20de%20couverture
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
il est [...] préférable de suivre les fluctuations du taux de couverture des importations par les exportations. Généralement exprimé en pourcentage, ce rapport(des exportations aux importations) présente l'avantage de ne pas voir sa signification affectée, au même degré que celle du solde, par l'imperfection des mesures : il est plus facile d’admettre la réalisation de l'«équilibre» des échanges pour un taux de couverture différent de 100% que d’accepter la constatation d’un déficit de la balance retraçant une situation «réelle» d’équilibre ou d’excédent. Surtout, le taux de couverture permet de suivre l'évolution relative des deux flux composant le commerce extérieur sans être, comme un solde, sensible aux variations absolues de leur masse. 2, record 18, French, - taux%20de%20couverture
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa de cobertura
1, record 18, Spanish, tasa%20de%20cobertura
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proporción de las importaciones de un país que son pagadas con exportaciones de bienes y servicios. 2, record 18, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20cobertura
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tasa de cobertura: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 18, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20cobertura
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- coin defect
1, record 19, English, coin%20defect
correct, generic
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- manque
1, record 19, French, manque
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Manque» est plus précis que «défaut» et «imperfection» en ce qu'il souligne expressément l'absence d’une empreinte complète alors que les deux autres termes, tout comme «coin defect», ne font qu'établir qu'il y a vice de frappe. 1, record 19, French, - manque
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- failure
1, record 20, English, failure
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
failure on a die 1, record 20, English, - failure
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 20, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imperfection sur la surface d’un coin 1, record 20, French, - imperfection
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- off-centre striking
1, record 21, English, off%2Dcentre%20striking
correct, Canada
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- off-center striking 1, record 21, English, off%2Dcenter%20striking
correct, United States
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An off-centre coin is an error created by improper positioning of the dies in relation to the blank or to one another; a far less common minting error nowadays. 1, record 21, English, - off%2Dcentre%20striking
Record 21, Key term(s)
- oiff centre striking
- off center striking
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- décentrage
1, record 21, French, d%C3%A9centrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection de frappe peu courante de nos jours et caractérisée par une effigie ou un type qui déborde de la pièce ou est incomplètement frappé(e). 1, record 21, French, - d%C3%A9centrage
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1996-01-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- defect
1, record 22, English, defect
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection or malformation. 1, record 22, English, - defect
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- défaut
1, record 22, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection physique. 2, record 22, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1994-12-05
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
Record 23, Main entry term, English
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- donneur
1, record 23, French, donneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impureté ou imperfection dans un semi-conducteur qui donne des électrons à la bande de conduction provoquant une réaction de conduction par électron. 1, record 23, French, - donneur
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-08-20
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
- Special Packaging
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Techpack In Mold process
1, record 24, English, Techpack%20In%20Mold%20process
proposal
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- procédé TIM
1, record 24, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20TIM
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- procédé Techpack In Mold 2, record 24, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Techpack%20In%20Mold
proposal, masculine noun
- technique TIM 3, record 24, French, technique%20TIM
feminine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour décorer les couvercles sphériques ou ovales de(...) boîtiers de maquillage(...) le procédé TIM(Techpack In Mold)(...) permet, à partir d’un film polyester imprimable jusqu'à huit couleurs, de créer des effets de surface métallisé : brillant, mat ou satiné, sans imperfection. Repéré à l'intérieur du moule du couvercle, avec une extrême précision, le décor est transféré sur la pièce en une seule et même opération. 1, record 24, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20TIM
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1993-07-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- poor metal finish 1, record 25, English, poor%20metal%20finish
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of imperfection in body of vehicle. Metal work is required. 1, record 25, English, - poor%20metal%20finish
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- défaut de métal
1, record 25, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se rapporte à une imperfection dans la carrosserie. Usinage nécessaire. 1, record 25, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- défaut en spirale
1, record 26, French, d%C3%A9faut%20en%20spirale
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une tranche de semiconducteur, imperfection en forme de spirale ressemblant à l'image par satellite d’un ouragan, et causée par la précipitation et l'agglomération des impuretés. 1, record 26, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20en%20spirale
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1992-06-05
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
- Placement of Concrete
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- macro-etch specimen 1, record 27, English, macro%2Detch%20specimen
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Soudage (Métal)
- Mise en place du béton
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- éprouvette soumise à une attaque macrographique
1, record 27, French, %C3%A9prouvette%20soumise%20%C3%A0%20une%20attaque%20macrographique
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Méthodes de soudage.(...) dans le cas d’un joint liant une barre d’armature à une pièce de charpente, démontrer une fusion complète et être exemptes de toute imperfection qui ne satisfait pas aux exigences de qualité de la norme ACNOR W186, lorsqu'une éprouvette soumise à une attaque macrographique est examinée(...) 1, record 27, French, - %C3%A9prouvette%20soumise%20%C3%A0%20une%20attaque%20macrographique
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1986-09-26
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Radio Interference
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- muffled sound
1, record 28, English, muffled%20sound
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sound deadened by faulty equipment. 2, record 28, English, - muffled%20sound
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Perturbations radio
- Radiodiffusion
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- son étouffé
1, record 28, French, son%20%C3%A9touff%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Son tronqué par suite d’une imperfection ou d’une défectuosité de l'équipement. 1, record 28, French, - son%20%C3%A9touff%C3%A9
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1986-05-05
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- learning part
1, record 29, English, learning%20part
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the strength of a stimuli is high enough - as measured by the programmed threshold - the response cell will recognize it. If it is not strong enough, the response cell will ignore it. The threshold can be automatically changed by the program; this is the learning part of the system. 1, record 29, English, - learning%20part
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- élément d'apprentissage
1, record 29, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20d%27apprentissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elément qui, prenant en considération le diagnostic de l'élément du cutique, décide quels composants de l'élément de performance sont responsables de l'imperfection des résultats obtenus et donc des connaissances ou des mécanismes qui doivent être modifiés(améliorés). 1, record 29, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20d%27apprentissage
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1980-04-24
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- general defect 1, record 30, English, general%20defect
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An imperfection, fault or error in manufactured materiel or service. 1, record 30, English, - general%20defect
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- défaut général 1, record 30, French, d%C3%A9faut%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Imperfection, vice de fabrication ou erreur dans un produit manufacturé ou un service. 1, record 30, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
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