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EPREUVE LECTURE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self erecting mechanism
1, record 1, English, self%20erecting%20mechanism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading indicators ... incorporate spill proof gyros. Because they have a self erecting mechanism, they remain functional in banks, climbs and glides at angles up to 85 degrees. However, in maneuvers exceeding 85 degrees, they give incorrect readings and must be reset. 2, record 1, English, - self%20erecting%20mechanism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme d’autoredressement
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3Bautoredressement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mécanisme d’auto-érection 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3Bauto%2D%C3%A9rection
masculine noun
- mécanisme de redressement automatique 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20redressement%20automatique
masculine noun
- mécanisme d’érection automatique 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9rection%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conservateurs de cap [...] sont munis d’un gyroscope à l'épreuve du culbutage. Parce qu'ils ont un mécanisme d’autoredressement, ils fonctionnent dans les virages, montées et descentes pouvant atteindre 85 degrés. Toutefois, dans les manœuvres excédant 85 degrés, ils donneront une fausse lecture et devront être réajustés. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3Bautoredressement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La verticalité de l’axe de la toupie [delta] est approximativement assurée par un érecteur (mécanique, électro-mécanique, pneumatique) produisant une raideur en quadrature de signe convenable. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3Bautoredressement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] l’érection d’un horizon gyroscopique parfait est légèrement plus rapide dans le cas d’une inclinaison en tangage que dans le cas d’une inclinaison en lacet. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20d%26rsquo%3Bautoredressement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spill proof
1, record 2, English, spill%20proof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading indicators ... incorporate spill proof gyros. Because they have a self erecting mechanism, they remain functional in banks, climbs and glides at angles up to 85°. However, in maneuvers exceeding 85°, they give incorrect readings and must be reset. 1, record 2, English, - spill%20proof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- à l’épreuve du culbutage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conservateurs de cap [...] sont munis d’un gyroscope à l'épreuve du culbutage. Parce qu'ils ont un mécanisme d’autoredressement, ils fonctionnent dans les virages, montées et descentes pouvant atteindre 85°. Toutefois, dans les manœuvres excédant 85°, ils donneront une fausse lecture et devront être réajustés. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spill proof gyro
1, record 3, English, spill%20proof%20gyro
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tumbling proof gyro 2, record 3, English, tumbling%20proof%20gyro
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heading indicators ... incorporate spill proof gyros. Because they have a self erecting mechanism, they remain functional in banks, climbs and glides at angles up to 85°. However, in maneuvers exceeding 85°, they give incorrect readings and must be reset. 1, record 3, English, - spill%20proof%20gyro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gyro driven instruments should be caged before aerobatics to avoid tumbling the gyros which action can cause damage to the bearings. In addition ... the instrument is useless until the gyro is erected again. 1, record 3, English, - spill%20proof%20gyro
Record 3, Key term(s)
- spill proof gyroscope
- tumbling proof gyroscope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gyroscope à l’épreuve du culbutage
1, record 3, French, gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gyroscope à l’épreuve du renversement 2, record 3, French, gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20renversement
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conservateurs de cap [...] sont munis d’un gyroscope à l'épreuve du culbutage. Parce qu'ils ont un mécanisme d’autoredressement, ils fonctionnent dans les virages, montées et descentes pouvant atteindre 85°. Toutefois, dans les manœuvres excédant 85°, ils donneront une fausse lecture et devront être réajustés. 1, record 3, French, - gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’horizon artificiel et le conservateur de cap sont basés sur l’immobilité dans l’espace d’un gyroscope. Du fait qu’un gyroscope résiste au renversement, il fait office de référence stable par rapport à l’horizon réel ou à une direction spécifique. 3, record 3, French, - gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le gyroscope de l’horizon artificiel de la plupart des petits appareils se renverse si le tangage dépasse +/-70 degrés ou si l’angle d’inclinaison latérale dépasse 100 degrés. Si le gyroscope se renverse, les indications qu’il délivre ne sont pas fiables tant qu’il ne s’est pas réaligné, ce qui peut nécessiter plusieurs minutes de vol rectiligne à l’horizontale. 3, record 3, French, - gyroscope%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuve%20du%20culbutage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soft proof
1, record 4, English, soft%20proof
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- softproof 2, record 4, English, softproof
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electronic publishing, a proof as displayed on a screen sometimes eliminating the need for a hard proof. 3, record 4, English, - soft%20proof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épreuve-écran
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- épreuve cathodique 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20cathodique
correct, feminine noun
- épreuve virtuelle 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20virtuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Présentation du texte et des illustrations à l’écran; étape qui élimine parfois la confection d’une épreuve sur support physique. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout au moins, l'épreuve-écran permet une première lecture de l'épreuve, stade intermédiaire important dans les opérations de fabrication de l'image. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
Record 4, Key term(s)
- épreuve écran
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Non-Language Multi-Mental Test
1, record 5, English, Non%2DLanguage%20Multi%2DMental%20Test
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test that measures the non-verbal conceptual learning of a child. 2, record 5, English, - Non%2DLanguage%20Multi%2DMental%20Test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Épreuve multimentale non verbale
1, record 5, French, %C3%89preuve%20multimentale%20non%20verbale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Épreuve multimentale non verbale est construite en vue de mesurer la capacité de reconnaître et d’utiliser les rapports entre les symboles en images(plutôt qu'entre les symboles verbaux). Elle est recommandée dans les cas où l'on soupçonne un handicap linguistique ou lorsque le sujet n’ a pas eu l'occasion de développer ses possibilités de lecture. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%89preuve%20multimentale%20non%20verbale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-08-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
- Continuing Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- component of reading
1, record 6, English, component%20of%20reading
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- reading component 2, record 6, English, reading%20component
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ability that is required for skilled reading such as phonemic awareness, word recognition, fluency, etc. 3, record 6, English, - component%20of%20reading
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When teachers consistently implement the non negociable expectations of daily practice, they are addressing the reading components, particularly vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. 4, record 6, English, - component%20of%20reading
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Éducation permanente
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- composante de lecture
1, record 6, French, composante%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épreuve «fine» propose une analyse très précise du degré de maîtrise des diverses composantes de la lecture : compréhension, reconnaissance des mots, production d’écrits, acculturation par les textes. 2, record 6, French, - composante%20de%20lecture
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Continuing Education
- Education (General)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- literacy examination
1, record 7, English, literacy%20examination
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, English, - literacy%20examination
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éducation permanente
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lecture et d’écriture
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture%20et%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9criture
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture%20et%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9criture
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-09-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- test print
1, record 8, English, test%20print
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually a small print that is made to determine whether exposure, contrast grade, or color filtration is correct before making the final print or enlargement. 2, record 8, English, - test%20print
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lecture
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- épreuve d’essai 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9preuve%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tirage photographique d’essai permettant l’examen général du sujet et l’établissement du tirage définitif. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- proofreading
1, record 9, English, proofreading
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of reading the proof (or trial impression) and comparing it to the original copy to ensure that corrections have been made accurately. Proofs are designated by their form, ie, galley, page, blueline. 2, record 9, English, - proofreading
Record 9, Key term(s)
- proof reading
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lecture d’épreuves
1, record 9, French, lecture%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de lecture et comparaison des épreuves avec le texte original pour s’assurer que les corrections ont été bien faites. Selon l’étape d’avancement des travaux les épreuves prennent la forme de galée, de mise en page ou de bleu. 1, record 9, French, - lecture%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lecture d’épreuve est l'étape qui suit la correction d’épreuves. 2, record 9, French, - lecture%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corrección de pruebas (Imprenta)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- corrección de pruebas
1, record 9, Spanish, correcci%C3%B3n%20de%20pruebas
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-03-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- test strip
1, record 10, English, test%20strip
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An exposure series on a single piece of photosensitive material, especially in projection printing, made to determine the correct exposure time, paper grade, etc. 2, record 10, English, - test%20strip
Record 10, Key term(s)
- test print
- workstrip print
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bande d’essai
1, record 10, French, bande%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série d’images pré-impressionnées comprenant une échelle des valeurs de gris, que l’on traite conjointement avec des pellicules standards. 2, record 10, French, - bande%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La bande d’essai permet de vérifier les écarts de développement et d’en savoir plus sur les caractéristiques du film et du révélateur. 2, record 10, French, - bande%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai
Record 10, Key term(s)
- épreuve de lecture
- épreuve d’essai
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-04-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Publishing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Direct Digital Color Proofer
1, record 11, English, Direct%20Digital%20Color%20Proofer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- D.D.C.P. 2, record 11, English, D%2ED%2EC%2EP%2E
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Direct Digital Colour Proofer 1, record 11, English, Direct%20Digital%20Colour%20Proofer
correct
- D.D.C.P. 2, record 11, English, D%2ED%2EC%2EP%2E
correct
- D.D.C.P. 2, record 11, English, D%2ED%2EC%2EP%2E
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éditique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système électrographique d’épreuves couleur
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectrographique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves%20couleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est dans le domaine de l'épreuve couleur, fabriquée à partir des données numérisées de l'image à produire, que les innovations les plus spectaculaires sont attendues au cours des prochaines années. Tous les fabricants de surfaces sensibles dans le monde se sont penchés sur la production d’épreuves fidèles et font des investissements importants en recherche sur les techniques maintenant définies sous l'acronyme D. D. C. P.(en anglais, pour Direct Digital Color Proofing). Dans ce domaine, il faut tout d’abord bien définir le propos. Il existe depuis longtemps déjà des équipements permettant la sortie d’épreuves de lecture(en noir ou en couleur, mais de basse résolution). Le photograveur, par contre, requiert une qualité d’image "reproductible". 3, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectrographique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves%20couleur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Système électrographique d’épreuves couleur. Avantages : a. épreuve sur papier d’impression; b. possibilité de juger l’épreuve comme une impression (...); g. reproductibilité. 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectrographique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9preuves%20couleur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- letter test 1, record 12, English, letter%20test
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lecture de lettres
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture%20de%20lettres
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(marine/examen). 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lecture%20de%20lettres
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-01-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- combined blackline proof 1, record 13, English, combined%20blackline%20proof
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- épreuve ozalid combinée 1, record 13, French, %C3%A9preuve%20ozalid%20combin%C3%A9e
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ozalid :Épreuve photographique(...) de l'ensemble du montage d’une forme hélio ou d’une forme offset; cette épreuve présente les textes et les images en positif, dans le sens de la lecture, et permet de faire toutes les corrections utiles. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20ozalid%20combin%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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