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IDEE PRINCIPALE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Translation and Interpretation
- Computer Processing of Language Data
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neural machine translation
1, record 1, English, neural%20machine%20translation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NMT 2, record 1, English, NMT
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neural translation 3, record 1, English, neural%20translation
correct, noun
- neural MT 4, record 1, English, neural%20MT
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neural machine translation uses artificial intelligence to learn languages, and to continuously improve that knowledge using a specific machine learning method called neural networks. … Neural machine translation systems can address many limitations of other methods and often produce better quality translations. 5, record 1, English, - neural%20machine%20translation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neural networks consider the whole input sentence at each step when producing the output sentence. Other machine translation models break an input sentence into sets of words and phrases, mapping them to a word or sentence in the target language. 5, record 1, English, - neural%20machine%20translation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 10346370
- IAGENAI25
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traduction et interprétation
- Informatisation des données linguistiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traduction automatique neuronale
1, record 1, French, traduction%20automatique%20neuronale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TAN 2, record 1, French, TAN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traduction neuronale 3, record 1, French, traduction%20neuronale
correct, feminine noun
- TA neuronale 4, record 1, French, TA%20neuronale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] traduction neuronale [...] repose sur des algorithmes neuronaux. L'idée principale de ce [...] système est de ne plus fonctionner par mot ou expression, comme c'est le cas pour les deux autres modes de traduction, mais de considérer chaque phrase comme un bloc à traduire. La formulation des phrases ainsi traduites est plus naturelle, et les erreurs de grammaire et de syntaxe sont bien moins courantes. 3, record 1, French, - traduction%20automatique%20neuronale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- simplex algorithm
1, record 2, English, simplex%20algorithm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- simplex method 2, record 2, English, simplex%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many realistic problems can be formulated by means of linear mathematical models. The simplex algorithm is the most used tool for solving linear programs. 3, record 2, English, - simplex%20algorithm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algorithme du simplexe
1, record 2, French, algorithme%20du%20simplexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- algorithme simplexe 2, record 2, French, algorithme%20simplexe
correct, masculine noun
- méthode du simplexe 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20du%20simplexe
correct, feminine noun
- méthode simplexe 4, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20simplexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Algorithme pour la programmation linéaire réelle qui se balade de sommet en sommet. 5, record 2, French, - algorithme%20du%20simplexe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'idée principale de l'algorithme simplexe consiste à explorer de façon itérative les sommets de ce polyèdre, en se déplaçant de sommet en sommet tout en améliorant la valeur de la fonction objectif(en utilisant une caractérisation algébrique des sommets appelée base). 2, record 2, French, - algorithme%20du%20simplexe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- método símplex
1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20s%C3%ADmplex
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-07-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Ecology (General)
- Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ecovillage
1, record 3, English, ecovillage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- eco-village 2, record 3, English, eco%2Dvillage
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ecovillage is a traditional or intentional community with the goal of becoming more socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable. An ecovillage strives to produce the least possible negative impact on the natural environment through intentional physical design and resident behavior choices. ... It is consciously designed through locally owned, participatory processes to regenerate and restore its social and natural environments. ... Ecovillagers are united by shared ecological, social-economic and cultural-spiritual values. 3, record 3, English, - ecovillage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- eco village
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Sociologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écovillage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9covillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écovillages sont un mode de vie alternatif[. Il] s’agit de communautés situées surtout dans les zones rurales. Les habitants suivent des principes écologiques et tentent de s’affranchir des services centralisés comme l'eau, les aliments de supermarché, les énergies fossiles[, ] etc. L'idée principale est de mener une vie en harmonie avec leur environnement social, écologique, économique et culturel. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9covillage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- éco-village
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Olympic Committee
1, record 4, English, International%20Olympic%20Committee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IOC 1, record 4, English, IOC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Olympic Committee was founded on 23 June 1894 by the French educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin who was inspired to revive the Olympic Games of Greek antiquity. The IOC is an international non-governmental non-profit organisation and the creator of the Olympic Movement. The IOC exists to serve as an umbrella organisation of the Olympic Movement. It owns all rights to the Olympic symbols, flag, motto, anthem and Olympic Games. Its primary responsibility is to supervise the organisation of the summer and winter Olympic Games. 2, record 4, English, - International%20Olympic%20Committee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité International Olympique
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CIO 1, record 4, French, CIO
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Comité international olympique 2, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20international%20olympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique(CIO) a été fondé le 23 juin 1894 par l'éducateur français, le baron Pierre de Coubertin, qui eut l'idée de faire revivre les Jeux Olympiques de l'Antiquité grecque. Le CIO est une organisation non gouvernementale, à but non lucratif. C'est aussi l'organe créateur et l'autorité suprême du Mouvement olympique. Il détient tous les droits concernant le symbole, le drapeau, la devise, l'hymne et les Jeux Olympiques. Sa responsabilité principale réside dans la supervision et l'organisation des Jeux Olympiques d’été et d’hiver. 1, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu’établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d’utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d’écriture de la langue française recommandent d’utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20International%20Olympique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Olímpico Internacional
1, record 4, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Ol%C3%ADmpico%20Internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COI 1, record 4, Spanish, COI
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Comité Olímpico Internacional, creado en el Congreso de París el 23 de junio de 1894, es la suprema autoridad del Movimiento Olímpico. El COI es una organización internacional no gubernamental, sin fines lucrativos, constituida como asociación dotada de personalidad jurídica, reconocida por decreto del Consejo Federal suizo del 17 de septiembre de 1981. La duración es ilimitada. Su domicilio social está en Lausana, Suiza. La misión del COI consiste en dirigir el Movimiento Olímpico conforme a las disposiciones de la Carta Olímpica. Las decisiones del COI basadas en las disposiciones de la Carta Olímpica, son definitivas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Comit%C3%A9%20Ol%C3%ADmpico%20Internacional
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Writing Styles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- main idea
1, record 5, English, main%20idea
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about. 2, record 5, English, - main%20idea
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'écriture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- idée principale
1, record 5, French, id%C3%A9e%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quel est le sujet? De quoi est-il question? À quoi ce texte sert-il? [...] Telles sont les trois questions essentielles que doit se poser un lecteur lorsque vient le temps de dégager l'idée principale d’un texte. 2, record 5, French, - id%C3%A9e%20principale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- précis test
1, record 6, English, pr%C3%A9cis%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- precis test 1, record 6, English, precis%20test
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test that grades someone's ability to summarize in a condensed format the essential argument or arguments of a text. 1, record 6, English, - pr%C3%A9cis%20test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Docimologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- examen de rédaction de précis
1, record 6, French, examen%20de%20r%C3%A9daction%20de%20pr%C3%A9cis
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen dans lequel est évaluée l'aptitude d’une personne à résumer en quelques lignes l'idée principale ou les idées principales d’un texte. 1, record 6, French, - examen%20de%20r%C3%A9daction%20de%20pr%C3%A9cis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Portable Living Units for Seniors
1, record 7, English, Portable%20Living%20Units%20for%20Seniors
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- PLUS 2, record 7, English, PLUS
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Housing. 1, record 7, English, - Portable%20Living%20Units%20for%20Seniors
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A innovative approach to seniors' housing that originated in Australia, the so-called "granny flat" is a detached housing unit which can be placed in the yard of an existing family home. Intended solely for occupancy by an elderly parent or parents of the owner of the main house and property, the self-contained units are designed to be temporary and portable, so that they can be removed and relocated when no longer required. 1, record 7, English, - Portable%20Living%20Units%20for%20Seniors
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Logements mobiles pour personnes âgées
1, record 7, French, Logements%20mobiles%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PLUS 2, record 7, French, PLUS
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère du Logement. 1, record 7, French, - Logements%20mobiles%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «pavillon grand-mère» est une idée innovatrice pour le logement des personnes âgées qui nous vient d’Australie et qui consiste à installer un logement individuel sur le terrain d’une maison unifamiliale existante. Destiné uniquement à être utilisé par les parents de l'un des propriétaires de la maison principale et du terrain, ce logement autonome est conçue de façon à être facilement enlevé et placé ailleurs lorsqu'il n’ est plus nécessaire. 1, record 7, French, - Logements%20mobiles%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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