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TYPE PREDEFINI [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- predefined type
1, record 1, English, predefined%20type
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- predefined data type 2, record 1, English, predefined%20data%20type
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A data type, referenced by a predefined identifier, for which a programming language provides appropriate operations. 3, record 1, English, - predefined%20type
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
predefined type: designation and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 1, English, - predefined%20type
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- type prédéfini
1, record 1, French, type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- type de données prédéfini 2, record 1, French, type%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de données référencé par un identificateur prédéfini pour lequel un langage de programmation fournit les opérations adéquates. 3, record 1, French, - type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
type prédéfini : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 4, record 1, French, - type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje de programación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tipo de datos predefinidos
1, record 1, Spanish, tipo%20de%20datos%20predefinidos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los tipos de datos predefinidos son: numéricos, lógicos, caracteres y cadenas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tipo%20de%20datos%20predefinidos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- predefined
1, record 2, English, predefined
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- built-in 2, record 2, English, built%2Din
correct, standardized
- intrinsic 1, record 2, English, intrinsic
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to a language construct that is declared by the definition of the programming language. 3, record 2, English, - predefined
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples: The predefined function SIN in PL/I [programming language number 1], the predefined type INTEGER in Fortran. 3, record 2, English, - predefined
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
predefined; built-in; intrinsic: designations and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - predefined
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prédéfini
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- incorporé 2, record 2, French, incorpor%C3%A9
correct, standardized
- intrinsèque 1, record 2, French, intrins%C3%A8que
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie un élément de langage dont la déclaration figure dans la définition du langage de programmation. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : La fonction prédéfinie SIN en PL/I [langage de programmation numéro 1], le type de données prédéfini INTEGER en Fortran. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prédéfini; incorporé; intrinsèque : désignations et définition normalisées par l’ISO. 3, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje de programación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- predefinido
1, record 2, Spanish, predefinido
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- incorporado 2, record 2, Spanish, incorporado
correct
- integrado 3, record 2, Spanish, integrado
correct
- intrínseco 1, record 2, Spanish, intr%C3%ADnseco
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- binary adding operator
1, record 3, English, binary%20adding%20operator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- binary additive operator 2, record 3, English, binary%20additive%20operator
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The binary adding operators + (addition) and – (subtraction) are predefined for every specific numeric type T with their conventional meaning. 3, record 3, English, - binary%20adding%20operator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d'addition binaire
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27addition%20binaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opérateur additif binaire 2, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20additif%20binaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opérateur prédéfini pour deux opérandes de même type numérique quelconque et un résultat de même type pour l'addition et la soustraction [...] 2, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27addition%20binaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador aditivo binario
1, record 3, Spanish, operador%20aditivo%20binario
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La siguiente gramática incontextual G1 modela expresiones formadas con identificadores, un operador aditivo binario asociativo por la izquierda, un operador multiplicativo binario asociativo por la izquierda y más prioritario, un operador de cambio de signo unario prefijo más prioritario que ambos, y paréntesis. 1, record 3, Spanish, - operador%20aditivo%20binario
Record 4 - external organization data 2006-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- predefined
1, record 4, English, predefined
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- built-in 1, record 4, English, built%2Din
correct, adjective, standardized
- intrinsic 1, record 4, English, intrinsic
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pertaining to a language construct that is declared by the definition of the programming language 1, record 4, English, - predefined
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples: The predefined function SIN in PL/I, the predefined data type INTEGER in Fortran. 1, record 4, English, - predefined
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
predefined; built-in; intrinsic: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 4, English, - predefined
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prédéfini
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- intrinsèque 1, record 4, French, intrins%C3%A8que
correct, adjective, standardized
- incorporé 1, record 4, French, incorpor%C3%A9
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
qualifie un élément de langage dont la déclaration figure dans la définition du langage de programmation 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : La fonction prédéfinie SIN en PL/I, le type de données prédéfini INTEGER en Fortran. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prédéfini; intrinsèque; incorporé : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- predefined type
1, record 5, English, predefined%20type
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
data type, referenced by a predefined identifier, for which a programming language provides appropriate operations 1, record 5, English, - predefined%20type
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
predefined type: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-15:1999]. 2, record 5, English, - predefined%20type
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- type prédéfini
1, record 5, French, type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
type de données référencé par un identificateur prédéfini pour lequel un langage de programmation fournit les opérations adéquates 1, record 5, French, - type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
type prédéfini : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-15 : 1999]. 2, record 5, French, - type%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9fini
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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