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PUISSANCE INDIQUEE [12 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2014-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- base
1, record 1, English, base
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- radix 1, record 1, English, radix
avoid, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
in a numeration system, number that is raised to the power denoted by the exponent and then multiplied by the mantissa to determine the number represented 1, record 1, English, - base
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: The number 10 in the expression 3,15 x 10³ = 3150. 1, record 1, English, - base
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English, the term "radix" is deprecated in this sense because of its use in radix notations (see radix (05.04.10)). 1, record 1, English, - base
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
base; radix: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-5:1999]. 2, record 1, English, - base
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- base des puissances
1, record 1, French, base%20des%20puissances
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dans un système de numération, nombre que l'on élève à une puissance indiquée par un exposant, puis que l'on multiplie par une mantisse pour déterminer le nombre représenté 1, record 1, French, - base%20des%20puissances
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Le nombre 10 dans l’expression 3,15 x 10³ = 3150. 1, record 1, French, - base%20des%20puissances
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, le terme «radix» est déconseillé dans ce sens, car il désigne la base de numération (05.04.10). 1, record 1, French, - base%20des%20puissances
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
base des puissances : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-5:1999]. 2, record 1, French, - base%20des%20puissances
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-01-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- Protective Clothing
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corrective effect
1, record 2, English, corrective%20effect
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The optical power of an ocular with a focal or prismatic power not equal to zero, stated as the back vertex power in the assumed spectacle plane. 1, record 2, English, - corrective%20effect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a wraparound protector, the individual oculars might need to incorporate prismatic power to cancel that induced by the wearing position. 1, record 2, English, - corrective%20effect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corrective effect: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - corrective%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Vêtements de protection
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet correcteur
1, record 2, French, effet%20correcteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance optique d’un oculaire ayant une puissance focale ou prismatique non nulle, indiquée en tant que puissance frontale arrière dans le plan de la monture de lunettes supposé. 1, record 2, French, - effet%20correcteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans un protecteur enveloppant, les oculaires individuels peuvent nécessiter l’incorporation d’une puissance prismatique pour annuler celle induite par la position d’utilisation. 1, record 2, French, - effet%20correcteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
effet correcteur : terme et définition normalisés par l’Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - effet%20correcteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Power Stations
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- net generating capability
1, record 3, English, net%20generating%20capability
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If estimates are used net generating capability is assumed to be 90% of the nameplate rating obtained from the Electric Power Generating Stations Annual survey, while peak met is estimated at 67% of net generating capability. 1, record 3, English, - net%20generating%20capability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales électriques
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puissance maximale possible de production nette
1, record 3, French, puissance%20maximale%20possible%20de%20production%20nette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si des estimations sont faites, la puissance maximale possible de production nette est estimée à 90 % de la puissance de production indiquée sur la plaque signalétique, selon l'enquête sur les Centrales d’énergie électrique annuelle [...], et l'appel maximal satisfait est estimé à 67 % de la puissance maximale possible de production nette. 1, record 3, French, - puissance%20maximale%20possible%20de%20production%20nette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Wireless Telegraphy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rated output power
1, record 4, English, rated%20output%20power
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The radiofrequency power nominally available at the output terminal device of the transmitter under specified conditions of operation. 2, record 4, English, - rated%20output%20power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Installations de télécommunications
- Radiotélégraphie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puissance de sortie nominale
1, record 4, French, puissance%20de%20sortie%20nominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance de sortie indiquée sur la fiche technique d’un émetteur radioélectrique. 1, record 4, French, - puissance%20de%20sortie%20nominale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
- Radiotelegrafía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencia de salida nominal
1, record 4, Spanish, potencia%20de%20salida%20nominal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- potencia nominal de salida 2, record 4, Spanish, potencia%20nominal%20de%20salida
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Potencia de radiofrecuencia disponible nominalmente en el dispositivo del terminal de salida del transmisor bajo condiciones específicas de funcionamiento. 2, record 4, Spanish, - potencia%20de%20salida%20nominal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De un radiotransmisor. 2, record 4, Spanish, - potencia%20de%20salida%20nominal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- built-in ballast
1, record 5, English, built%2Din%20ballast
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fixtures for these lamps are usually complete with lamp holders, reflector, and built-in ballast. 2, record 5, English, - built%2Din%20ballast
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ballast intégré
1, record 5, French, ballast%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les lampes à incandescence et les lampes fluorescentes à ballast intégré destinées à être directement alimentées par le réseau de distribution d’énergie électrique basse tension [...] 2, record 5, French, - ballast%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En fait, on s’aperçoit que certaines lampes à ballast intégré consomment nettement moins que la puissance nominale indiquée par le fabricant. 3, record 5, French, - ballast%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-04-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- base
1, record 6, English, base
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- radix 2, record 6, English, radix
avoid, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a numeration system, the number that is raised to the power denoted by the exponent and then multiplied by the mantissa to determine the number represented. 2, record 6, English, - base
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term radix is deprecated in this sense because of its use in the term radix numeration system. 2, record 6, English, - base
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
base: term standardized by CSA and ISO. 3, record 6, English, - base
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- base
1, record 6, French, base
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- base des puissances 1, record 6, French, base%20des%20puissances
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un système de numération, nombre que l'on élève à une puissance indiquée par un exposant, puis que l'on multiplie par une mantisse pour déterminer le nombre représenté. 2, record 6, French, - base
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Le nombre 5 dans l’expression 2,8 X 5² = 70. 2, record 6, French, - base
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
base; base des puissances : termes normalisés par la CSA et l’ISO. 3, record 6, French, - base
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Radiotelephony
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Digital Cordless Telephones in the Band 944 to 948.5 MHz 1, record 7, English, Digital%20Cordless%20Telephones%20in%20the%20Band%20944%20to%20948%2E5%20MHz
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RSS-130 1, record 7, English, RSS%2D130
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This specification prescribes the minimum requirements for the type-approval of radio equipment intended for use as a low power Digital Cordless Telephone (DCT) operating according to the CT2Plus Class 2 common air interface, as given in [the] Specification for the Canadian Common Air Interface for Digital Cordless Telephony, Including Public Access Services ... 1, record 7, English, - Digital%20Cordless%20Telephones%20in%20the%20Band%20944%20to%20948%2E5%20MHz
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Téléphones numériques sans cordon dans la bande de 944 à 948,5 MHz 1, record 7, French, T%C3%A9l%C3%A9phones%20num%C3%A9riques%20sans%20cordon%20dans%20la%20bande%20de%20944%20%C3%A0%20948%2C5%20MHz
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CNR-130 1, record 7, French, CNR%2D130
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce] Cahier des charges définit les exigences minimum qui s’appliquent à l'homologation du matériel radioélectrique destiné à la téléphonie numérique sans cordon à faible puissance(connu sous l'acronyme anglais de DCT), fonctionnant en conformité avec l'interface hertzienne commune CT2Plus classe 2, telle qu'elle est indiquée dans [les] Normes relatives à l'interface hertzienne commune canadienne pour la téléphonie numérique sans cordon, y compris les services publics [...], aux fréquences données dans le PNRH 508. 1, record 7, French, - T%C3%A9l%C3%A9phones%20num%C3%A9riques%20sans%20cordon%20dans%20la%20bande%20de%20944%20%C3%A0%20948%2C5%20MHz
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- indicated power 1, record 8, English, indicated%20power
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- puissance indiquée 1, record 8, French, puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydraulique, pneumatique 127cp/2.75 N 1, record 8, French, - puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-02-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- indicated power
1, record 9, English, indicated%20power
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- puissance indiquée
1, record 9, French, puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Gas Engines
- Diesel Motors
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- indicated horse 1, record 10, English, indicated%20horse
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Moteurs à gaz
- Moteurs diesel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- puissance indiquée 1, record 10, French, puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cheval indiqué 1, record 10, French, cheval%20indiqu%C3%A9
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- indicated horsepower 1, record 11, English, indicated%20horsepower
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the total horsepower converted by the engine from heat energy to mechanical energy. 1, record 11, English, - indicated%20horsepower
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- puissance indiquée 1, record 11, French, puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) puissance indiquée fournie par le cylindre(...) celle qu'il produirait effectivement s’il n’ y avait pas de frottements mécaniques dans le moteur. 1, record 11, French, - puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- indicated horsepower 1, record 12, English, indicated%20horsepower
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indicated horsepower is based on the power actually developed inside the engine cylinders in the combustion processes. 1, record 12, English, - indicated%20horsepower
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- puissance indiquée 1, record 12, French, puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la puissance indiquée(...) c'est-à-dire celle exercée directement sur le piston(et non celle recueillie au volant) 1, record 12, French, - puissance%20indiqu%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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