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BADGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Badges and Instruments of Identification
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- name tag
1, record 1, English, name%20tag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nametag 2, record 1, English, nametag
correct
- name badge 3, record 1, English, name%20badge
correct
- identification badge 4, record 1, English, identification%20badge
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An identification tag or label showing one's name [...] attached to an article of clothing or worn around the neck or wrist. 5, record 1, English, - name%20tag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Insignes et pièces de sécurité
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- porte-nom
1, record 1, French, porte%2Dnom
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- badge 2, record 1, French, badge
correct, masculine noun
- nominette 3, record 1, French, nominette
correct, feminine noun, Belgium
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insigne indiquant le nom de la personne qui le porte. 4, record 1, French, - porte%2Dnom
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-nom : Les formes au pluriel sont «porte-nom» et «porte-noms». 5, record 1, French, - porte%2Dnom
Record 1, Key term(s)
- porte-noms
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- badge
1, record 2, English, badge
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- badge
1, record 2, French, badge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme utilisé sur GCconnex est «écusson». 1, record 2, French, - badge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Comunicaciones colaborativas y sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- insignia
1, record 2, Spanish, insignia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una insignia es un recuadro que puedes crear para compartir tu biografía, tus fotos o tu página de Facebook en otros sitios web. 1, record 2, Spanish, - insignia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Badges and Instruments of Identification
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- button
1, record 3, English, button
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lapel button 2, record 3, English, lapel%20button
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornament or badge of similar shape often of metal with a stamp design or of plastic with a slogan imprinted on the face. 1, record 3, English, - button
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Insignes et pièces de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- badge
1, record 3, French, badge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- macaron 2, record 3, French, macaron
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insigne rond à inscriptions humoristiques ou subversives porté sur un vêtement. 1, record 3, French, - badge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«macaron» : Insigne, décoration de forme ronde [...] 1, record 3, French, - badge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- badge
1, record 4, English, badge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An identifying device consisting of relevant data by using punches, magnetics, embossing etc., which usually contains member or subscriber name and number. 2, record 4, English, - badge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- badge
1, record 4, French, badge
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite carte de plastique qui peut contenir une photographie ou une autre information en plus de celles qui sont codées. 2, record 4, French, - badge
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les badges permettant l'ouverture des barrières sont délivrés contre dépôt d'une caution de 200 francs par badge (1 badge par véhicule payant). Les jetons permettant l'utilisation de l'aire de service "camping-cars" sont vendus 10 francs l'unité à l'Accueil du Camping. 3, record 4, French, - badge
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pin
1, record 5, English, pin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- lapel pin 2, record 5, English, lapel%20pin
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornament, badge or emblem having a pin or clasp with which it is fastened to the clothing. 3, record 5, English, - pin
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
30th anniversary of the flag. On February 15, Maple Leaf Flags were everywhere, from half-inch wide lapel pins to giant flags on the side of buildings. 2, record 5, English, - pin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épinglette
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9pinglette
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pin's 2, record 5, French, pin%27s
see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit emblème métallique de fantaisie qu'on fixe aux vêtements. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le drapeau canadien fête son 30e anniversaire. Le 15 février dernier, on pouvait voir partout le drapeau canadien, soit sous forme de pavillon garnissant les édifices, soit sous forme d'épinglettes. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En France, on désigne couramment ces insignes sous le nom de «pin's» (nom masculin invariable). 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[«Épinglette»] a fait l'objet d'une recommandation officielle pour remplacer pin's 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record 5, Key term(s)
- insigne
- décoration
- badge
- macaron
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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