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AVATAR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- avatar
1, record 1, English, avatar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphical representation of a person or character in a computer-generated environment ... 2, record 1, English, - avatar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avatar
1, record 1, French, avatar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personnage ou objet de synthèse évoluant dans un décor réel. 2, record 1, French, - avatar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avatar : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 janvier 2005. 3, record 1, French, - avatar
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y juguetes (Generalidades)
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- avatar
1, record 1, Spanish, avatar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el usuario es quien verdaderamente encamina el juego como quiere jugarlo, proyecta su propia personalidad o una personalidad totalmente distinta con matices vinculados con su yo real o totalmente inversos, creando un alter ego irreconocible en el mundo real pero posible en el mundo virtual. Esa libertad es la que hace que los juegos sean tan atractivos, permite crear y moldear al avatar, personaje o personajes [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - avatar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- avatar
1, record 2, English, avatar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digital character, a photo or an image that represents a user on the Web. 2, record 2, English, - avatar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avatar
1, record 2, French, avatar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personnage numérique, photo ou image qui représente un utilisateur sur le Web. 2, record 2, French, - avatar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avatar : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 janvier 2005. 3, record 2, French, - avatar
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- avatar
1, record 2, Spanish, avatar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- personaje digital 2, record 2, Spanish, personaje%20digital
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los Mundos Virtuales (MV) son entornos artificiales semejantes a la vida real en los que podemos interactuar unos con otros a través de la computadora y un avatar. En un mundo virtual, un avatar es un personaje digital que el usuario puede crear y personalizar. Somos nosotros, en 3D. Podemos crear un avatar con nuestras características reales o se puede elegir una identidad totalmente diferente. 3, record 2, Spanish, - avatar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Translation and Interpretation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avatar interpreter 1, record 3, English, avatar%20interpreter
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Your avatar will also be able to: chat with other avatars in real-time; if you don't speak the same language, you'll be able to call up an avatar interpreter (AI) to interpret between you! 2, record 3, English, - avatar%20interpreter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avatar interpreter: term used in connection with the Expo 2005 Canada Interactive Network. 3, record 3, English, - avatar%20interpreter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Traduction et interprétation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avatar interprète
1, record 3, French, avatar%20interpr%C3%A8te
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Votre avatar sera aussi en mesure de : clavarder en temps réel avec d'autres avatars; si vous ne parlez pas la même langue, vous pourrez faire appel aux services d'un avatar interprète (AI) qui traduira votre conversation. 2, record 3, French, - avatar%20interpr%C3%A8te
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avatar interprète : terme relatif au Réseau interactif du Canada à Expo 2005. 3, record 3, French, - avatar%20interpr%C3%A8te
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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