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Record 1 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
DEF

In cartography, a method of preparing a map by cutting the lines into a prepared coating.

OBS

Scribing is taking the place of traditional drawing.

OBS

scribing: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
DEF

En cartographie, méthode de rédaction d'une carte par la gravure à l'outil de traits sur support préparé.

OBS

tracé : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cartografía
DEF

En cartografía, método de preparación de una carta o mapa trazando líneas para organizar un revestimiento.

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