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IAO [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided instruction
1, record 1, English, computer%2Daided%20instruction
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAI 1, record 1, English, CAI
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted instruction 2, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted%20instruction
correct, standardized
- CAI 3, record 1, English, CAI
correct
- CAI 3, record 1, English, CAI
- computer-aided teaching 4, record 1, English, computer%2Daided%20teaching
correct
- CAT 4, record 1, English, CAT
correct
- CAT 4, record 1, English, CAT
- computer-assisted teaching 5, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted%20teaching
correct
- CAT 6, record 1, English, CAT
correct
- CAT 6, record 1, English, CAT
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] teaching process in which a computer is used for educational purposes with students ... 7, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can be used to directly propose contents on given topics or to present drills, practice exercises, and tutorial sequences to the students. 7, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
computer-aided instruction; computer-assisted instruction: terms standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 8, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20instruction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enseignement assisté par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EAO 2, record 1, French, EAO
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- E.A.O. 3, record 1, French, E%2EA%2EO%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- instruction assistée par ordinateur 4, record 1, French, instruction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- IAO 4, record 1, French, IAO
correct, feminine noun
- IAO 4, record 1, French, IAO
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’E.A.O. associe explicitement deux domaines de spécialisation, la pédagogie et l’informatique [...] 5, record 1, French, - enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
enseignement assisté par ordinateur : terme normalisé par l’Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 6, record 1, French, - enseignement%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Informática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- educación asistida por computadora
1, record 1, Spanish, educaci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- educación asistida por ordenador 2, record 1, Spanish, educaci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- enseñanza asistida por computadora 2, record 1, Spanish, ense%C3%B1anza%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
- instrucción automatizada 2, record 1, Spanish, instrucci%C3%B3n%20automatizada
correct, feminine noun
- enseñanza automatizada 1, record 1, Spanish, ense%C3%B1anza%20automatizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso de computadoras (ordenadores) para la instrucción individual y en las aulas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - educaci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Técnica de enseñanza en modo (modalidad) conversacional, con una computadora (ordenador) que tiene un plan de estudio preprogramado. 3, record 1, Spanish, - educaci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El curso programado escoge el siguiente tema o fase de estudios según las respuestas previas dadas por el estudiante, permitiendo que cada estudiante progrese a su propio paso en relación directa con su capacidad para aprender. 3, record 1, Spanish, - educaci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Informatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted interviewing
1, record 2, English, computer%2Dassisted%20interviewing
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAI 1, record 2, English, CAI
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interviewing managed by a specifically designed computer program in which interview responses are entered directly. 2, record 2, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20interviewing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-assisted interviewing: designation standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20interviewing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Informatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interview assistée par ordinateur
1, record 2, French, interview%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IAO 1, record 2, French, IAO
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided imaging
1, record 3, English, computer%2Daided%20imaging
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAI 2, record 3, English, CAI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted imaging 3, record 3, English, computer%2Dassisted%20imaging
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer-assisted imaging encompasses techniques devoted to image acquisition (photography, digitizing, and storage of digitized images), image manipulation (changing gray scales, sharpening edges, smoothing edges, dilation, erosion, skeletonization, colorization), and subsequent image analysis (morphometry, stereology). 4, record 3, English, - computer%2Daided%20imaging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- imagerie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 3, French, imagerie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IAO 2, record 3, French, IAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-11-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Industrial Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided engineering
1, record 4, English, computer%2Daided%20engineering
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAE 2, record 4, English, CAE
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted engineering 3, record 4, English, computer%2Dassisted%20engineering
correct
- CAE 3, record 4, English, CAE
correct
- CAE 3, record 4, English, CAE
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The analysis of a design to check for basic errors, or to optimize manufacturability, performance, or economy [for example, by comparing various possible materials or designs]. 4, record 4, English, - computer%2Daided%20engineering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-aided engineering; CAE: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission] and CSA International. 5, record 4, English, - computer%2Daided%20engineering
Record 4, Key term(s)
- computer aided engineering
- computer assisted engineering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Dessin industriel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ingénierie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 4, French, ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IAO 2, record 4, French, IAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- génie assisté par ordinateur 3, record 4, French, g%C3%A9nie%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des méthodes associées à la conception assistée, qui concernent plus particulièrement les calculs de définition et de simulation de l’objet à concevoir (exemple : le calcul de structures). 4, record 4, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Groupe de recherche en mathématiques de l’ingénierie assistée par ordinateur (GRMIAO). 5, record 4, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génie assisté par ordinateur; ingénierie assistée par ordinateur : termes normalisés par l’ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale] et la CSA International. 6, record 4, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
- Diseño industrial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ingeniería asistida por computadora
1, record 4, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ingeniería asistida por ordenador 1, record 4, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun
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
- computer-aided engineering
1, record 5, English, computer%2Daided%20engineering
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CAE 1, record 5, English, CAE
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
engineering activities in which data processing systems are used to carry out essential functions such as optimizing manufacturability, performance, productivity, or economy 1, record 5, English, - computer%2Daided%20engineering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EXAMPLE - Use of information from the computer-aided design and manufacturing design database to analyse the functional characteristics of a part or a product under design or to simulate its performance under various conditions. 1, record 5, English, - computer%2Daided%20engineering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
computer-aided engineering; CAE: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 5, English, - computer%2Daided%20engineering
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
- ingénierie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IAO 1, record 5, French, IAO
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- génie assisté par ordinateur 1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9nie%20assist%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ingénierie dont les fonctions essentielles telle l’optimisation de la faisabilité, des performances ou des coûts de fabrication sont accomplies à l’aide de systèmes informatiques 1, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EXEMPLE - Utilisation des informations de la base de données de conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur, spécifique d’un projet, pour analyser les caractéristiques fonctionnelles du produit ou de la pièce projetée, ou pour simuler leurs performances dans diverses conditions. 1, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ingénierie assistée par ordinateur; génie assisté par ordinateur; IAO : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-24 : 1995]. 2, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-06-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Languages
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microlanguage
1, record 6, English, microlanguage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Langages de programmation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microlangage
1, record 6, French, microlangage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In IAO, langage exprimant les connaissances d’un microexpert. 2, record 6, French, - microlangage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En informatique classique, langage de microprogrammation. 2, record 6, French, - microlangage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- CAI Development Centre 1, record 7, English, CAI%20Development%20Centre
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre de développement des IAO 1, record 7, French, Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20IAO
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre qui réunit les programmeurs et les vérificateurs chargés de créer et de mettre à l'essai les applications IAO qui tournent sur les blocs-notes AST qu'utilisent les intervieweurs de l'EPA 1, record 7, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20IAO
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : bulletin d’information de janvier 1994 de la Division des enquêtes-ménages 1, record 7, French, - Centre%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20IAO
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided engineering workstation
1, record 8, English, computer%2Daided%20engineering%20workstation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CAE workstation 1, record 8, English, CAE%20workstation
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- poste de travail d’ingénierie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 8, French, poste%20de%20travail%20d%26rsquo%3Bing%C3%A9nierie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- poste de travail IAO 1, record 8, French, poste%20de%20travail%20IAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-08-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Western Procurement Initiative
1, record 9, English, Western%20Procurement%20Initiative
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WPI 2, record 9, English, WPI
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Western Diversification Office. 1, record 9, English, - Western%20Procurement%20Initiative
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Western Economic Diversification Canada, 1989-90 Estimates Part III. 3, record 9, English, - Western%20Procurement%20Initiative
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d’acquisitions de l’Ouest
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20d%26rsquo%3Bacquisitions%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOuest
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- IAO 2, record 9, French, IAO
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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