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GIFS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- GIF
1, record 1, English, GIF
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gif 2, record 1, English, gif
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An image or animated clip recorded in a computer file format that is used for encoding images as compressed colour bitmap graphics files. 3, record 1, English, - GIF
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GIF; gif: These designations come from the initial letters of "Graphics Interchange Format." 3, record 1, English, - GIF
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- GIF
1, record 1, French, GIF
correct, masculine noun, invariable
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gif 2, record 1, French, gif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GIF; gif : Les formes au pluriel sont «GIF» et «gifs». 3, record 1, French, - GIF
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gifs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Agriculture - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Global Institute for Food Security
1, record 2, English, Global%20Institute%20for%20Food%20Security
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GIFS 1, record 2, English, GIFS
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The mission of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is] to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food. 2, record 2, English, - Global%20Institute%20for%20Food%20Security
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Global Institute for Food Security
1, record 2, French, Global%20Institute%20for%20Food%20Security
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GIFS 1, record 2, French, GIFS
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission du Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) est de découvrir, élaborer et fournir des solutions innovantes pour la production d'aliments durables à l'échelle mondiale. 2, record 2, French, - Global%20Institute%20for%20Food%20Security
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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