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CLAVIER [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- keyboard
1, record 1, English, keyboard
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A row or set of keys for producing the notes in an organ, piano, or similar instrument. 2, record 1, English, - keyboard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clavier
1, record 1, French, clavier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des touches de certains instruments de musique (piano, clavecin, orgue…), sur lesquelles on appuie les doigts pour obtenir les sons. 2, record 1, French, - clavier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de teclado
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- teclado
1, record 1, Spanish, teclado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto ordenado de teclas de un instrumento musical o de un mecanismo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - teclado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Electronic Components
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Telephone Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- push-button pad
1, record 2, English, push%2Dbutton%20pad
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- touch-calling pad 2, record 2, English, touch%2Dcalling%20pad
correct
- touch-calling dial 1, record 2, English, touch%2Dcalling%20dial
correct
- button pad 3, record 2, English, button%20pad
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A push-button device having ten or more non-locking push-buttons designated 0 through 9. Each of the buttons, when operated, generates a double-frequency signal distinctive to that button. (SMICO, 71: 119) Touch-tone dial (is) a push-button pad and associated oscillator circuitry used to transmit address (or end-to-end data) signals from customer stations by means of in band tones. Touch-tone®: registered trademark by Bell. (ENBELL, 80: 696) 1, record 2, English, - push%2Dbutton%20pad
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Composants électroniques
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Services téléphoniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clavier de numérotation
1, record 2, French, clavier%20de%20num%C3%A9rotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clavier 1, record 2, French, clavier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîtier possédant sur sa face supérieure un arrangement de douze touches suivant une grille de 3 verticales et 4 horizontales. Le clavier de numérotation est d'une utilisation plus simple pour l'abonné à qui la seule manœuvre demandée est d'enfoncer la touche qui correspond au chiffre à composer. 2, record 2, French, - clavier%20de%20num%C3%A9rotation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- keyboard
1, record 3, English, keyboard
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- keyset 2, record 3, English, keyset
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An input unit comprising a number of captioned push buttons, each of which can cause a discrete signal or action when pressed or touched with a finger. 3, record 3, English, - keyboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The student terminal includes a keyboard ... ... the student may communicate with the program by the keyboard or, if appropriate, by light pen.... 4, record 3, English, - keyboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Most computers currently rely on the keyset, joystick, or game-paddles for input, although touch-sensitive screens, light pens, graphic tablets, and voice-recognition devices are available as well. 2, record 3, English, - keyboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A keyboard may be simulated on a screen area, where the virtual push buttons are activated by a pointing device. 3, record 3, English, - keyboard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
keyboard: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - keyboard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clavier
1, record 3, French, clavier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité d'entrée comportant un ensemble de boutons poussoirs munis d'un marquage, dont chacun provoque l'émission d'un signal discret ou l'exécution d'une action lorsqu'il est enfoncé ou touché par un doigt. 2, record 3, French, - clavier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clavier : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - clavier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un clavier peut être simulé sur une zone d'écran, où les touches virtuelles sont activées par un dispositif de pointage. 2, record 3, French, - clavier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
entrer (des coordonnées) au clavier, rentrer au clavier (des codes, des données). 4, record 3, French, - clavier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
saisie au, manipulations au clavier. 4, record 3, French, - clavier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- teclado
1, record 3, Spanish, teclado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de teclas utilizadas para la composición de un mensaje. En un ordenador incluye, además de las teclas propias de una máquina de escribir, otras para uso especializado y una segunda disposición de las teclas numéricas para facilitar su utilización. 2, record 3, Spanish, - teclado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
teclado: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 3, Spanish, - teclado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dial pad
1, record 4, English, dial%20pad
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] component located on the face of a telephone and containing 12 buttons used to dial telephone numbers. 1, record 4, English, - dial%20pad
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clavier téléphonique
1, record 4, French, clavier%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- clavier 2, record 4, French, clavier
correct, masculine noun
- clavier de numérotation 3, record 4, French, clavier%20de%20num%C3%A9rotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mutuelle dispose depuis plusieurs années d'un service vocal s'affranchissant de l'emploi des touches du clavier téléphonique. 4, record 4, French, - clavier%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- push button assembly 1, record 5, English, push%20button%20assembly
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clavier
1, record 5, French, clavier
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
du pupitre de commande. 1, record 5, French, - clavier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- keyboard 1, record 6, English, keyboard
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clavier 1, record 6, French, clavier
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 6, French, - clavier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- key ring
1, record 7, English, key%20ring
generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a ring on which keys are kept together. 1, record 7, English, - key%20ring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- clavier
1, record 7, French, clavier
specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--anneau ou chaîne de métal servant à tenir réunies plusieurs clefs. 1, record 7, French, - clavier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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