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FORMAT COURT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Marketing
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- algorithmic preference
1, record 1, English, algorithmic%20preference
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rise of [social media] platforms ... has highlighted the algorithmic preference for video content, pushing marketers to prioritize video in their strategies. 1, record 1, English, - algorithmic%20preference
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Commercialisation
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préférence algorithmique
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20algorithmique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à des préférences algorithmiques complexes, les utilisateurs [des plateformes de médias sociaux] reçoivent du contenu qui leur convient. Cela renforce la visibilité des vidéos de format court, permettant d’atteindre un public plus large. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20algorithmique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collaborative and Social Communications
- Video Technology
- Marketing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- short-form video content
1, record 2, English, short%2Dform%20video%20content
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- short-form content 2, record 2, English, short%2Dform%20content
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For brands, the shift toward short-form video content offers [an] opportunity to connect with audiences more directly and engagingly. Short-form video platforms allow for creative storytelling, showcasing products or services, and building brand awareness within a few seconds, reaching potential customers where they spend a significant portion of their time. 1, record 2, English, - short%2Dform%20video%20content
Record 2, Key term(s)
- short form video content
- short form content
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
- Vidéotechnique
- Commercialisation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contenu vidéo de format court
1, record 2, French, contenu%20vid%C3%A9o%20de%20format%20court
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contenu de format court 1, record 2, French, contenu%20de%20format%20court
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les créateurs(indépendants ou de grandes entreprises) n’ ont pas besoin d’investir des sommes importantes pour toucher un large public. [Les plateformes de médias sociaux] restent gratuits, et la possibilité de publier du contenu de format court est une perspective attrayante pour quiconque cherche à gagner rapidement en visibilité et sans barrière financière. 1, record 2, French, - contenu%20vid%C3%A9o%20de%20format%20court
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Internet and Telematics
- Marketing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- short-form video
1, record 3, English, short%2Dform%20video
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- short form video 2, record 3, English, short%20form%20video
correct, noun
- short video 3, record 3, English, short%20video
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Short-form videos refer to brief [video] content typically lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. These are made to capture attention, deliver a focused message and engage viewers quickly. 4, record 3, English, - short%2Dform%20video
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Internet et télématique
- Commercialisation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vidéo de format court
1, record 3, French, vid%C3%A9o%20de%20format%20court
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vidéo de courte durée 2, record 3, French, vid%C3%A9o%20de%20courte%20dur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- courte vidéo 3, record 3, French, courte%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une durée d’environ quelques secondes à une minute, les vidéos de format court s’adaptent au mode de vie rapide actuel du monde. [...] Les courtes vidéos parviennent à transmettre un message de manière potentiellement plus efficace que d’autres méthodes parce que le consommateur réagit mieux à une forme plus simple de publicité [...] 3, record 3, French, - vid%C3%A9o%20de%20format%20court
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- runway condition code
1, record 4, English, runway%20condition%20code
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- RWYCC 1, record 4, English, RWYCC
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
… a number describing the runway surface condition. 1, record 4, English, - runway%20condition%20code
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Runway condition codes … represent the runway condition based on defined terms and increments. Use of these codes harmonizes with ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization], providing a standardized "shorthand" format for reporting runway [conditions], which can be used by pilots to determine landing performance parameters. 1, record 4, English, - runway%20condition%20code
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- code d’état de piste
1, record 4, French, code%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20de%20piste
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RWYCC 2, record 4, French, RWYCC
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- code d’état des pistes 3, record 4, French, code%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20des%20pistes
correct, masculine noun, international
- RWYCC 3, record 4, French, RWYCC
correct, masculine noun, international
- RWYCC 3, record 4, French, RWYCC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chiffre qui décrit l’état de la surface d’une piste. 4, record 4, French, - code%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20de%20piste
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les codes d’état des pistes(RWYCC) […] correspondent à la description de l'état des pistes en fonction des termes et des plages définis. L'utilisation de ces codes s’harmonise avec […] l'OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale] et propose un format «court» normalisé pour la production de comptes rendus de l'état des pistes que les pilotes peuvent utiliser pour déterminer les paramètres de performance à l'atterrissage. 4, record 4, French, - code%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%20de%20piste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de condición de pista
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20condici%C3%B3n%20de%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RWYCC 1, record 4, Spanish, RWYCC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se asignará un código de condición de pista (RWYCC) en función de la evaluación, junto con una descripción de la condición de la superficie de la pista, que la tripulación de vuelo puede utilizar para los cálculos de desempeño del avión. 1, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20condici%C3%B3n%20de%20pista
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- materiel
1, record 5, English, materiel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movable property and all assets, including equipment and stores, other than money and real property. It comprises: raw materials and manufactured products, short-term consumable items, small durable items such as cameras, medium-sized items such as office equipment and furniture, and large items such as vehicles and aircraft. 1, record 5, English, - materiel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matériel
1, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Biens meubles et éléments d’actif, y compris l'équipement et les stocks, autres que l'argent et les biens immobiliers. Le matériel comprend : les matières premières et les produits manufacturés, les articles consommables à court terme, les petits articles durables comme les appareils photo, les articles de format moyen comme l'équipement de bureau et le mobilier, et les gros articles comme les véhicules et les aéronefs. 1, record 5, French, - mat%C3%A9riel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vignetting
1, record 6, English, vignetting
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The visual appearance of a darkening of an image toward the edges or periphery. 2, record 6, English, - vignetting
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While add-on lenses are a powerful tool for expanding your photographic options, you need to take some care to avoid an effect know as --, -- is what happens when the lens barrel itself gets into the picture, causing the frame to lose its square shape. Subtle -- might simply cause the corners of your pictures to be dark, blurry, or rounded off. 3, record 6, English, - vignetting
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vignettage
1, record 6, French, vignettage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- vignetage 2, record 6, French, vignetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obscurcissement d’un bord et/ou des coins de l'image pouvant être provoqué, soit par un miroir trop court avec un objectif de longue focale ou un soufflet, [...] soit par un objectif ne couvrant pas le format, soit par un parasol ou autre accessoire optique masquant une partie de l'image [...] 2, record 6, French, - vignettage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Music
- Audio Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- single
1, record 7, English, single
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recording medium (vinyl record, cassette, CD) having only one or two (or no more than four in the case of a CD) items of music on it. 2, record 7, English, - single
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sound Recording Survey. The number of singles sold fell to 1.8 million, but the value of sales increased by 11% to $5.9 million. This may be the result of a switch from single cassettes to single CDs which have a higher unit price. 3, record 7, English, - single
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Musique
- Électroacoustique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- simple
1, record 7, French, simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- format court 1, record 7, French, format%20court
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disque de variétés comportant, pour un disque vinyle, un seul morceau par face ou, pour un disque compact, moins de quatre morceaux. 1, record 7, French, - simple
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- short term format 1, record 8, English, short%20term%20format
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A format request which remains in force only for a portion of the text development. 1, record 8, English, - short%20term%20format
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used in the Public Service Commission's Course "Basic Word Processing" (Course 601). 2, record 8, English, - short%20term%20format
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- format à court terme
1, record 8, French, format%20%C3%A0%20court%20terme
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Demande de format qui demeure en vigueur uniquement pour une partie du texte. 1, record 8, French, - format%20%C3%A0%20court%20terme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Software
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- touch sensitive
1, record 9, English, touch%20sensitive
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- touch-sensitive 2, record 9, English, touch%2Dsensitive
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Refers to] switches that can be easily activated by merely touching a conductive surface. 1, record 9, English, - touch%20sensitive
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- à effleurement
1, record 9, French, %C3%A0%20effleurement
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tactile 2, record 9, French, tactile
adjective
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour formater une disquette, par exemple, il suffit d’effectuer quatre commandes tactiles seulement, et d’écrire un court texte sur le clavier : sur l'écran du P. A. M., une flèche pointe toujours vers la case "Format A". 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A0%20effleurement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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