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PAQUET [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- packet
1, record 1, English, packet
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sequence of bits arranged in a specific format, containing control data and possibly user data, and that is transmitted and switched as a whole. 2, record 1, English, - packet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
packet: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 1, English, - packet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 1, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suite de bits comportant des données de service et éventuellement des données de l'utilisateur, disposés selon un format particulier et émis et commutés comme un tout. 2, record 1, French, - paquet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquet : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 1, French, - paquet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paquete
1, record 1, Spanish, paquete
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Programming Languages
- Codes (Software)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Python package
1, record 2, English, Python%20package
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- package 2, record 2, English, package
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Python package usually consists of several modules. Physically, a package is a folder containing modules and maybe other folders that themselves may contain more folders and modules. Conceptually, it's a namespace. This simply means that a package's modules are bound together by a package name, by which they may be referenced. 1, record 2, English, - Python%20package
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Langages de programmation
- Codes (Logiciels)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- paquetage Python
1, record 2, French, paquetage%20Python
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- paquet Python 2, record 2, French, paquet%20Python
correct, masculine noun
- paquetage 1, record 2, French, paquetage
correct, masculine noun
- paquet 3, record 2, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- packet
1, record 3, English, packet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
packet: an item in the "Containers" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - packet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 3, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquet : objet de la classe «Contenants» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 3, French, - paquet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2014-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- packet
1, record 4, English, packet
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<data communication> sequence of bits arranged in a specific format, containing control data and possibly user data, and that is transmitted and switched as a whole 1, record 4, English, - packet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
packet: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 4, English, - packet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 4, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
suite de bits comportant des données de service et éventuellement des données de l'utilisateur, disposés selon un format particulier et émis et commutés comme un tout 1, record 4, French, - paquet
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquet : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 4, French, - paquet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Postal Correspondence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- package
1, record 5, English, package
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- packet 2, record 5, English, packet
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
package: term and abbreviation used at Canada Post. 3, record 5, English, - package
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Objets de correspondance (Postes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 5, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquet : terme en usage à Postes Canada. 2, record 5, French, - paquet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bank
1, record 6, English, bank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tab dividers - various sizes and numbers of tabs per bank; ... 2, record 6, English, - bank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 6, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Découpage 1/25 pour les intercalaires à onglet numériques (1 paquet de 25 onglets). 1, record 6, French, - paquet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sachet
1, record 7, English, sachet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - sachet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 7, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - paquet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-09-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Optical Glass
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pack
1, record 8, English, pack
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 8, English, - pack
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Verres d'optique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 8, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 8, French, - paquet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pool
1, record 9, English, pool
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- inhibitory cluster 1, record 9, English, inhibitory%20cluster
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cluster of categorisation units which stand in inhibitory relation to one another. The categorisation unit which receives most activation from the current receptive field suppresses the other categorisation units (i.e. wins the competition). 2, record 9, English, - pool
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- paquet d'unités
1, record 9, French, paquet%20d%27unit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- paquet 1, record 9, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque couche (sauf la couche d'entrée) est organisée en paquets d'unités. Au sein de chaque paquet, à un instant donné, seule une unité est active. 1, record 9, French, - paquet%20d%27unit%C3%A9s
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Des liens inhibiteurs entre toutes les unités d'un même paquet permettent de garantir qu'une seule unité du paquet sera active à un instant donné. 1, record 9, French, - paquet%20d%27unit%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Internet and Telematics
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- packet
1, record 10, English, packet
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- data packet 2, record 10, English, data%20packet
correct
- packet of data 3, record 10, English, packet%20of%20data
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of data elements transmitted together that may be part of a larger transmission. 4, record 10, English, - packet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
packet: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 10, English, - packet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Individually addressed packets of data. 6, record 10, English, - packet
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Internet et télématique
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 10, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- paquet de données 2, record 10, French, paquet%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité fondamentale de transfert de données entre appareils de transmission dans la couche réseau. 3, record 10, French, - paquet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquet : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 10, French, - paquet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Paquets de données audio ou vidéo. 5, record 10, French, - paquet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Internet y telemática
- Transporte aéreo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- paquete
1, record 10, Spanish, paquete
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- paquete de datos 2, record 10, Spanish, paquete%20de%20datos
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad básica de transferencia de datos entre dispositivos de comunicaciones dentro de la capa de red. 1, record 10, Spanish, - paquete
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paquete: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 10, Spanish, - paquete
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-12-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- packet
1, record 11, English, packet
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 11, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- paquete
1, record 11, Spanish, paquete
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-09-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- package
1, record 12, English, package
correct, North America
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- parcel 2, record 12, English, parcel
correct
- packet 2, record 12, English, packet
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small or moderate-sized pack. 2, record 12, English, - package
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 12, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- colis 2, record 12, French, colis
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emballage de petite ou de moyenne grosseur. 3, record 12, French, - paquet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embalajes
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- bulto
1, record 12, Spanish, bulto
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-11-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Rugby
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Rugby
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 13, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe des huit avants de l'équipe. 1, record 13, French, - paquet
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Transport of Goods
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A package which is formed by utilizing the contents as a mandrel around which flexible packaging material is wrapped and sealed. Contents are thus unitized for handling and shipping. 1, record 14, English, - bundle
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Transport de marchandises
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 14, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emballage constitué d'un ensemble d'objets liés et enveloppés d'une matière souple, en vue de son expédition et de sa manutention. 1, record 14, French, - paquet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-10-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number of things fastened together into a mass or bunch convenient for handling or conveyance. 1, record 15, English, - bundle
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 15, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage de plusieurs choses attachées ou enveloppées ensemble, et par extension : objet enveloppé pour être transporté plus commodément ou pour être protégé. 1, record 15, French, - paquet
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- page
1, record 16, English, page
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In hand composition, set lines, tied with a page cord and given to the make-up man. 1, record 16, English, - page
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 16, French, paquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En composition manuelle, ensemble de lignes composées en caractères typographiques mobiles, puis liées avec une ficelle et remises au metteur en pages. 1, record 16, French, - paquet
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
- Radio Waves
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- subframe 1, record 17, English, subframe
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[in time division] since the transmissions from the [ earth stations are not ] exactly synchronized, a "guard time" is provided between the -- to prevent the overlapping of signals. 1, record 17, English, - subframe
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- paquet
1, record 17, French, paquet
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[dans la répartition dans le temps] les -- émis par les [ stations sont séparés par des temps de garde ] pour éviter les recouvrements [...] dus aux imprécisions [...] de la synchronisation. 1, record 17, French, - paquet
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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