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POIDS MINIMAL [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum weight spanning tree
1, record 1, English, minimum%20weight%20spanning%20tree
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MWST 2, record 1, English, MWST
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- minimum spanning tree 3, record 1, English, minimum%20spanning%20tree
correct
- MST 4, record 1, English, MST
correct
- MST 4, record 1, English, MST
- minimal spanning tree 5, record 1, English, minimal%20spanning%20tree
correct
- MST 6, record 1, English, MST
correct
- MST 6, record 1, English, MST
- minimal weight spanning tree 7, record 1, English, minimal%20weight%20spanning%20tree
correct
- MWST 7, record 1, English, MWST
correct
- MWST 7, record 1, English, MWST
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subset of the edges of a connected, edge-weighted undirected graph that connects all the vertices together, without any cycles and with the minimum possible total edge weight. 8, record 1, English, - minimum%20weight%20spanning%20tree
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arbre recouvrant de poids minimum
1, record 1, French, arbre%20recouvrant%20de%20poids%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARPM 1, record 1, French, ARPM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- arbre couvrant de poids minimum 2, record 1, French, arbre%20couvrant%20de%20poids%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
- ACPM 2, record 1, French, ACPM
correct, masculine noun
- ACPM 2, record 1, French, ACPM
- arbre couvrant minimum 3, record 1, French, arbre%20couvrant%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
- ACM 4, record 1, French, ACM
correct, masculine noun
- ACM 4, record 1, French, ACM
- arbre de poids minimum 5, record 1, French, arbre%20de%20poids%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
- arbre sous-tendant de poids minimum 6, record 1, French, arbre%20sous%2Dtendant%20de%20poids%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
- arbre sous-tendant minimum 7, record 1, French, arbre%20sous%2Dtendant%20minimum
correct, masculine noun
- arbre recouvrant de longueur minimum 8, record 1, French, arbre%20recouvrant%20de%20longueur%20minimum
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout arbre couvrant dont la somme des poids des arêtes le constituant est minimal. 2, record 1, French, - arbre%20recouvrant%20de%20poids%20minimum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une question importante qui surgit dans les analyses de données modernes concerne la façon de détecter (et finalement créer) une structure pertinente dans un ensemble de points. Des outils, tels que l’arbre recouvrant de longueur minimum et la triangulation de Delaunay, peuvent aider à détecter la présence d’une structure pertinente. 9, record 1, French, - arbre%20recouvrant%20de%20poids%20minimum
Record 1, Key term(s)
- arbre recouvrant de poids minimal
- arbre couvrant de poids minimal
- arbre couvrant minimal
- arbre de poids minimal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- any-quantity rate
1, record 2, English, any%2Dquantity%20rate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rate any quantity 2, record 2, English, rate%20any%20quantity
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In transportation, a rate applicable to any quantity of a commodity shipped. 3, record 2, English, - any%2Dquantity%20rate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- taux toute-quantité
1, record 2, French, taux%20toute%2Dquantit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux de transport qui n’ est pas qualifié par un poids minimal et qui s’applique ainsi à toute quantité de marchandises soumise; habituellement un taux forfaitaire demandé quelle que soit la quantité expédiée. 1, record 2, French, - taux%20toute%2Dquantit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarifa fija
1, record 2, Spanish, tarifa%20fija
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarifa aplicable a cualquier cantidad transportada de una mercancía. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tarifa%20fija
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Management and Policy
- Animal Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- herd rebuilding
1, record 3, English, herd%20rebuilding
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Herd rebuilding (holding cows longer and retaining heifers) results initially in reduced supplies on the market, making a good price situation better. Likewise, herd liquidation makes bad prices even worse as more cows are sent to slaughter and heifers are sent to feedlots. Thus, herd rebuilding and liquidation tends to accentuate the high and low price periods. 1, record 3, English, - herd%20rebuilding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Élevage des animaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- reconstitution du troupeau
1, record 3, French, reconstitution%20du%20troupeau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- reconstitution du cheptel 2, record 3, French, reconstitution%20du%20cheptel
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En matière d’élevage et de production de viandes rouges les délais sont incompressibles et sont particulièrement longs, surtout en matière d’élevage bovin. En effet, au cycle biologique spécifique-9 mois sont nécessaires à une génisse pour mettre bas, 18 mois pour que le veau atteigne le poids de 150 kgs, minimal pour l'abattage-s’ajoutent les impondérables naturels : année pluvieuse ou sécheresse qui conditionne la disponibilité ou non des pâturages et des fourrages; le prix des fourrages en dépend étroitement. Cela peut introduire un décalage dans les délais de reconstitution du cheptel bovin destiné à l'embouche : de 27 mois on peut aller jusqu'à 36 mois, soit trois ans, dans la mesure où au départ on dispose déjà d’une vache bien nourrie, en bonne santé, de race pure ou croisée, en âge et en état de procréer. 2, record 3, French, - reconstitution%20du%20troupeau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reconstitution du troupeau : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 3, French, - reconstitution%20du%20troupeau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weight plate tree
1, record 4, English, weight%20plate%20tree
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ... weight plate tree provides maximum efficiency in storage capacity for weight plates in a minimum amount of floor space. The small diameter weight storage pin allows for plates to be easily moved with a single hand without plates binding. An essential component in a facility's free weight area. 1, record 4, English, - weight%20plate%20tree
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arbre à disques
1, record 4, French, arbre%20%C3%A0%20disques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arbre à disques [...] offre, pour un encombrement minimal, une efficacité de stockage maximale pour vos disques. La goupille de stockage des poids de petit diamètre permet de facilement déplacer les disques avec une seule main, sans liaison des disques. Un élément essentiel de la zone d’entraînement réservée aux poids et aux haltères. 1, record 4, French, - arbre%20%C3%A0%20disques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- extra weight
1, record 5, English, extra%20weight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The weight added to the saddle so that a minimum total weight is met for certain equestrian events. 2, record 5, English, - extra%20weight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poids de lestage
1, record 5, French, poids%20de%20lestage
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge supplémentaire ajoutée à la selle d’un cheval pour qu'un poids minimal soit atteint dans certaines épreuves équestres. 2, record 5, French, - poids%20de%20lestage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «poids de lestage» s’applique, par exemple, au poids parfois porté durant l’épreuve de fond du concours complet. 3, record 5, French, - poids%20de%20lestage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «poids de lestage» rend correctement cette notion que certaines sources rattachent, par erreur, au seul terme «poids». 2, record 5, French, - poids%20de%20lestage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lastre
1, record 5, Spanish, lastre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- plomo 1, record 5, Spanish, plomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- minimum carload weight
1, record 6, English, minimum%20carload%20weight
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- carload minimum weight 2, record 6, English, carload%20minimum%20weight
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The least weight at which a shipment is handled at the carload rate. 3, record 6, English, - minimum%20carload%20weight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by CGSB. 4, record 6, English, - minimum%20carload%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poids minimal d'un envoi en wagon complet
1, record 6, French, poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20wagon%20complet
see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- poids minimal d'envoi en wagon complet 2, record 6, French, poids%20minimal%20d%27envoi%20en%20wagon%20complet
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids minimal auquel une expédition est prise en main au taux par wagon. 3, record 6, French, - poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20wagon%20complet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids minimal d’un envoi en wagon complet : Terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 4, record 6, French, - poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20wagon%20complet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poids minimal d’envoi en wagon complet : Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 2, record 6, French, - poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20wagon%20complet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de mercancías
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga mínima para tarifas por vagones completos
1, record 6, Spanish, carga%20m%C3%ADnima%20para%20tarifas%20por%20vagones%20completos
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- least current weight
1, record 7, English, least%20current%20weight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: shavings (noun plural). 1, record 7, English, - least%20current%20weight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poids faible
1, record 7, French, poids%20faible
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids minimal que peut atteindre une pièce de métal précieux sous l'effet du frai avant d’être considérée comme n’ ayant plus le poids légal prescrit. 1, record 7, French, - poids%20faible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-02-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- volume rate 1, record 8, English, volume%20rate
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any rate applicable to a quantity equal to or above the volume minimum weight of freight. 1, record 8, English, - volume%20rate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prix au poids minimal
1, record 8, French, prix%20au%20poids%20minimal
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prix de transport applicable à un envoi d’un poids égal ou supérieur au poids minimal. 1, record 8, French, - prix%20au%20poids%20minimal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-04-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- minimum truckload weight
1, record 9, English, minimum%20truckload%20weight
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The least weight at which a shipment is handled at the truckload rate. 1, record 9, English, - minimum%20truckload%20weight
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by CGSB. 2, record 9, English, - minimum%20truckload%20weight
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poids minimal d'un envoi en camion complet
1, record 9, French, poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids minimal auquel une expédition est prise en main au taux par camion. 1, record 9, French, - poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l’ONGC. 2, record 9, French, - poids%20minimal%20d%27un%20envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Shipping and Delivery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- deficit weight
1, record 10, English, deficit%20weight
standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the actual weight of a shipment and the minimum weight, when the actual is less than the minimum. 1, record 10, English, - deficit%20weight
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 10, English, - deficit%20weight
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Expédition et livraison
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poids déficitaire
1, record 10, French, poids%20d%C3%A9ficitaire
masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre le poids réel d’une expédition et le poids minimal, lorsque le poids réel est inférieur au poids minimal. 1, record 10, French, - poids%20d%C3%A9ficitaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l’ONGC. 2, record 10, French, - poids%20d%C3%A9ficitaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Food Preservation and Canning
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- net drained weight 1, record 11, English, net%20drained%20weight
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- poids net égoutté
1, record 11, French, poids%20net%20%C3%A9goutt%C3%A9
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- poids net du produit égoutté 2, record 11, French, poids%20net%20du%20produit%20%C3%A9goutt%C3%A9
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ne pas se fier au volume de la boîte, mais vérifier le poids net du produit égoutté(...). Mais le poids net, minimal, du produit égoutté, fixé également pour chaque format de boîte et chaque type de produit, varie selon l'aliment, du simple au double. Lorsque le légume est haché(choucroute) ou écrasé en purée(purée de tomates, d’épinards), le poids net égoutté est élevé. 2, record 11, French, - poids%20net%20%C3%A9goutt%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- laminated construction 1, record 12, English, laminated%20construction
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- construction lamellée
1, record 12, French, construction%20lamell%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre composé de plusieurs rangs de matériau pour obtenir une plus forte résistance moyennant un poids minimal 1, record 12, French, - construction%20lamell%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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