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DISC [27 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- disc jockey - broadcast
1, record 1, English, disc%20jockey%20%2D%20broadcast
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DJ - broadcast 1, record 1, English, DJ%20%2D%20broadcast
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- disc-jockey-radiotélédiffusion
1, record 1, French, disc%2Djockey%2Dradiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- présentateur de disques - radiotélédiffusion 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9sentateur%20de%20disques%20%2D%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion
correct, masculine noun
- présentatrice de disques - radiotélédiffusion 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9sentatrice%20de%20disques%20%2D%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- disc jockey-radiotélédiffusion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mobile disc jockey
1, record 2, English, mobile%20disc%20jockey
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- disc-jockey de discothèque mobile
1, record 2, French, disc%2Djockey%20de%20discoth%C3%A8que%20mobile
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- disc jockey de discothèque mobile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Penal Administration
- Military Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- No. 14 Service Detention Barracks
1, record 3, English, No%2E%2014%20Service%20Detention%20Barracks
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- 14 SDB 2, record 3, English, 14%20SDB
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- 14 Service Detention Barracks
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Police militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 14e Caserne disciplinaire
1, record 3, French, 14e%20Caserne%20disciplinaire
feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 14 C disc 1, record 3, French, 14%20C%20disc
feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Administración penitenciaria
- Policía militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- 14.° Cuartel de Detención
1, record 3, Spanish, 14%2E%C2%B0%20Cuartel%20de%20Detenci%C3%B3n
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Team Sports
- Various Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Disc Sports Association
1, record 4, English, Ontario%20Disc%20Sports%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ODSA 2, record 4, English, ODSA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Disc Sports Association ... was formed in 2005 with the aim of advancing the growth of disc sports throughout Ontario. 3, record 4, English, - Ontario%20Disc%20Sports%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports d'équipe
- Sports divers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Disc Sports Association
1, record 4, French, Ontario%20Disc%20Sports%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ODSA 2, record 4, French, ODSA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance
1, record 5, English, Dominance%2C%20Influence%2C%20Steadiness%2C%20Compliance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DISC 1, record 5, English, DISC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A personnal assessment tool used to improve productivity, team work and communcation. 2, record 5, English, - Dominance%2C%20Influence%2C%20Steadiness%2C%20Compliance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Dominance, Influence, Stabilité, Conformité
1, record 5, French, Dominance%2C%20Influence%2C%20Stabilit%C3%A9%2C%20Conformit%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DISC 1, record 5, French, DISC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil d'évaluation personnel utilisé pour améliorer la productivité, le travail d'équipe et la communication. 1, record 5, French, - Dominance%2C%20Influence%2C%20Stabilit%C3%A9%2C%20Conformit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Various Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports
1, record 6, English, Manitoba%20Organization%20of%20Disc%20Sports
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MODS 2, record 6, English, MODS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1988, [whose mission is] to organize and govern disc sports in Manitoba including ultimate, disc golf and goaltimate. 3, record 6, English, - Manitoba%20Organization%20of%20Disc%20Sports
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Sports divers
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Organization of Disc Sports
1, record 6, French, Manitoba%20Organization%20of%20Disc%20Sports
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MODS 2, record 6, French, MODS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Team Sports
- Various Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Disc BC
1, record 7, English, Disc%20BC
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- BC Disc Sports 2, record 7, English, BC%20Disc%20Sports
correct
- British Columbia Disc Sports 3, record 7, English, British%20Columbia%20Disc%20Sports
correct
- British Columbia Disc Sports Society 4, record 7, English, British%20Columbia%20Disc%20Sports%20Society
former designation, correct
- BCDSS 4, record 7, English, BCDSS
former designation, correct
- BCDSS 4, record 7, English, BCDSS
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
British Columbia Disc Sports is run by its membership, both elected and volunteer, and as PSO (provincial sport organization) serves as the provincial voice for all disc sports. 3, record 7, English, - Disc%20BC
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
BC: British Columbia 5, record 7, English, - Disc%20BC
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Disc British Columbia
- BC Disc Sports Society
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports d'équipe
- Sports divers
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Disc BC
1, record 7, French, Disc%20BC
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- BC Disc Sports 2, record 7, French, BC%20Disc%20Sports
correct
- British Columbia Disc Sports 3, record 7, French, British%20Columbia%20Disc%20Sports
correct
- British Columbia Disc Sports Society 4, record 7, French, British%20Columbia%20Disc%20Sports%20Society
former designation, correct
- BCDSS 4, record 7, French, BCDSS
former designation, correct
- BCDSS 4, record 7, French, BCDSS
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC : British Columbia 5, record 7, French, - Disc%20BC
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Electronic Music
- Popular Music
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Inc.
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Professional%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CPDJA 2, record 8, English, CPDJA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Professional DJ Association Inc. 3, record 8, English, Canadian%20Professional%20DJ%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
- Canadian Association of Mobile Entertainers and Operators 4, record 8, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Mobile%20Entertainers%20and%20Operators
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To promote professionalism in the disc jockey service industry through information, education, training and support of our membership, and to maintain the highest standards of service to consumers in planning, organizing and coordinating the use of the services of our professional membership. 5, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Professional%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association%20Inc%2E
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Canadian Professional DJ Association
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association
- Canadian Professional DJ Association Incorporated
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Incorporated
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Musique électronique
- Musique populaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Inc.
1, record 8, French, Canadian%20Professional%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CPDJA 2, record 8, French, CPDJA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Professional DJ Association Inc. 3, record 8, French, Canadian%20Professional%20DJ%20Association%20Inc%2E
correct
- Canadian Association of Mobile Entertainers and Operators 4, record 8, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Mobile%20Entertainers%20and%20Operators
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Canadian Professional DJ Association
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association
- Canadian Professional DJ Association Incorporated
- Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Incorporated
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Diarrhoeal Disease Information Service and Documentation Centre 1, record 9, English, International%20Diarrhoeal%20Disease%20Information%20Service%20and%20Documentation%20Centre
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- International Diarrhoeal Disease Information Service and Documentation Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre international de documentation et service d’information sur les maladies diarrhéiques 1, record 9, French, Centre%20international%20de%20documentation%20et%20service%20d%26rsquo%3Binformation%20sur%20les%20maladies%20diarrh%C3%A9iques
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- disc golf
1, record 10, English, disc%20golf
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- disc-golf 2, record 10, English, disc%2Dgolf
correct
- frisbee golf 3, record 10, English, frisbee%20golf
avoid, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disc golf relies on one's ability to throw a disc with power and accuracy. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest total number of throws of a golf disc. Similar to the traditional golf game, a course is composed of a number of holes, in which each player begins by throwing from the tee, and completes the hole by landing in or striking the target. 4, record 10, English, - disc%20golf
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a pole hole, an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot [lie] where the previous throw has landed. 5, record 10, English, - disc%20golf
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Frisbee®: a registered trademark. Although "frisbee" is frequently used to describe flying discs in general, its use, and the use of "frisbee golf," according to the sources consulted, should be avoided, except when one refers specifically to flying discs made by WHAM-O Inc. 6, record 10, English, - disc%20golf
Record 10, Key term(s)
- disk golf
- discgolf
- diskgolf
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- disque-golf
1, record 10, French, disque%2Dgolf
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- discogolf 1, record 10, French, discogolf
correct, masculine noun
- disc-golf 2, record 10, French, disc%2Dgolf
avoid, masculine noun
- disc golf 3, record 10, French, disc%20golf
avoid, masculine noun
- golf frisbee 4, record 10, French, golf%20frisbee
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- frisbee golf 5, record 10, French, frisbee%20golf
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu de disque-volant, inspiré des règles du golf, qui consiste à atteindre des cibles successives en un minimum de lancers, sur un parcours aménagé. 1, record 10, French, - disque%2Dgolf
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frisbee® : marque de commerce déposée de WHAM-O Inc. Il faut donc éviter d'employer le terme «frisbee» pour désigner un disque de disc-golf et les termes «golf frisbee» ainsi que «frisbee golf» pour désigner le disque-golf. 6, record 10, French, - disque%2Dgolf
Record 10, Key term(s)
- disk golf
- disk-golf
- golf à disque
- golf de disque
- discgolf
- diskgolf
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Disc Involvement Society of Canada Ontario
1, record 11, English, Disc%20Involvement%20Society%20of%20Canada%20Ontario
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- DISCANADA 1, record 11, English, DISCANADA
correct, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of disc sports throughout Ontario. ... recognized as a full fledge PSO - Provincial Sports Organization, by the Ministry of Health Promotion on February 27th, 2006. 1, record 11, English, - Disc%20Involvement%20Society%20of%20Canada%20Ontario
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The main objective of DISCANADA (Disc Involvement Society of Canada Ontario) is to advance the discipline of flying disc sports in Ontario. As such, the Society aims to promote disc skills and the understanding of disc sports, and to encourage cross feeding of ideas between physical and educational aspects, by providing a forum through which these activities can be recognized. 1, record 11, English, - Disc%20Involvement%20Society%20of%20Canada%20Ontario
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Disc Involvement Society of Ontario
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Disc Involvement Society of Canada Ontario
1, record 11, French, Disc%20Involvement%20Society%20of%20Canada%20Ontario
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- DISCANADA 1, record 11, French, DISCANADA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme provincial de sport en Ontario qui représente les sports de disques tels que le Ultimate et le disc-golf. 2, record 11, French, - Disc%20Involvement%20Society%20of%20Canada%20Ontario
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Société des sports de disques en Ontario
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Twin Disc torque converter 1, record 12, English, Twin%20Disc%20torque%20converter
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- convertisseur de couple Twin Disc
1, record 12, French, convertisseur%20de%20couple%20Twin%20Disc
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moteur (Cummins des autorails diesels) transmet la puissance aux roues par l'intermédiaire d'un convertisseur de couple Twin Disc, d'une transmission Twin Disc et d'un entraînement Spicer. 1, record 12, French, - convertisseur%20de%20couple%20Twin%20Disc
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Component Recording Video Disc™
1, record 13, English, Component%20Recording%20Video%20Disc%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- CRV Disc 1, record 13, English, CRV%20Disc
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trademark of Sony 2, record 13, English, - Component%20Recording%20Video%20Disc%26trade%3B
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Component Recording Video Disc
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- CRV Disc
1, record 13, French, CRV%20Disc
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vidéodisques enregistreurs. Le principe de l'enregistrement magnéto-optique a été appliqué aux vidéodisques afin de réaliser des vidéodisques enregistreurs. Ces appareils allient les avantages du vidéodisque (lecture d'images fixes, vitesse de lecture variable, temps d'accès très court) à ceux du magnétoscope. Deux systèmes de ce type sont actuellement proposés sur le marché, le CRV Disc («Component Recording Video Disc») de Sony et le VDR de Pioneer. Le CRV Disc de Sony emploie une technologie de type Worm («Write Once, Read Many»), avec une seule écriture et des lectures multiples. La capacité du disque, de 30 cm de diamètre, est de 36 000 images soit 24 minutes de vidéo continue par face. Une image vidéo est enregistrée par tour de rotation du disque. Le système enregistre les signaux vidéo en composantes séparées. Le son est stocké sous forme numérique en mode PCM. 1, record 13, French, - CRV%20Disc
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CRV DiscMC : Marque de commerce de Sony 2, record 13, French, - CRV%20Disc
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-09-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Disabled Information Services of Canada 1, record 14, English, Disabled%20Information%20Services%20of%20Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Réseau télématique DISC
1, record 14, French, R%C3%A9seau%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9matique%20DISC
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"DISC" n'est pas traduit. Le bureau régional du Québec de cet organisme utilise le terme susmentionné. 1, record 14, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9matique%20DISC
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2010-07-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Computer Hardware
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Compact Disc
1, record 15, English, Compact%20Disc
correct, see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- CD 2, record 15, English, CD
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- conventional CD 3, record 15, English, conventional%20CD
correct
- compact disk 4, record 15, English, compact%20disk
correct
- compact disc 5, record 15, English, compact%20disc
correct, see observation
- audio digital disk 6, record 15, English, audio%20digital%20disk
correct
- audio digital disc 6, record 15, English, audio%20digital%20disc
correct
- digital audio disc 7, record 15, English, digital%20audio%20disc
correct
- DAD 7, record 15, English, DAD
correct
- DAD 7, record 15, English, DAD
- digital audi CD 8, record 15, English, digital%20audi%20CD
correct
- Compact Disc Digital Audio 9, record 15, English, Compact%20Disc%20Digital%20Audio
correct, see observation
- CDDA 9, record 15, English, CDDA
correct
- CDDA 9, record 15, English, CDDA
- CD-DA 10, record 15, English, CD%2DDA
correct
- Compact Digital Audio Disc 9, record 15, English, Compact%20Digital%20Audio%20Disc
correct, see observation
- CDDA 9, record 15, English, CDDA
correct
- CDDA 9, record 15, English, CDDA
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An optical disk of small dimensions in which a digital signal is represented as a sequence of pits along a spiral track and is read out by a beam of light. 11, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conventional CD: today's CD and DVD technology uses tiny pits to represent individual binary digits. In molecular CDs, the position of each polymer side-chain determines its opacity. Instead of single bits read from single pits on disc, four binary bits are read from the shade of each grey "dot" or polymer side-chain. 12, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to META, vol. 28, no. 4, p. 401, Compact Disc is a trade name. 13, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the optical digital disc. 14, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare to super-CD, DVD, high-definition DVD, molecular CD or twisting molecule disc. 14, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media (source code: MODIN) is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 15, record 15, English, - Compact%20Disc
Record 15, Key term(s)
- compact disk digital audio
- compact digital audio disk
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Matériel informatique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- disque compact
1, record 15, French, disque%20compact
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- CD 2, record 15, French, CD
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- disque audionumérique 3, record 15, French, disque%20audionum%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- disque compact audionumérique 4, record 15, French, disque%20compact%20audionum%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- disque compact audio 5, record 15, French, disque%20compact%20audio
masculine noun
- CD audio 6, record 15, French, CD%20audio
masculine noun
- compact disc 7, record 15, French, compact%20disc
avoid, masculine noun
- C.D. 8, record 15, French, C%2ED%2E
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disque optique de petit diamètre dans lequel un signal numérique est inscrit sous la forme d'une succession de cuvettes alignées le long d'une piste spirale et lu par un faisceau lumineux. 9, record 15, French, - disque%20compact
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Format classique destiné aux chaînes stéréo et autoradios. 10, record 15, French, - disque%20compact
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que «disque compact» soit d'usage courant, l'utilisation du terme «disque audionumérique» est préférable dans le domaine audio. Le disque compact s'utilise également comme mémoire de masse informatique, et il y a une possibilité de stockage d'images sur les disques compacts les plus récents. Voir Sciences et Techniques, janvier 1987, numéro 33, pages 57-59. 11, record 15, French, - disque%20compact
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le «disque optique numérique». 12, record 15, French, - disque%20compact
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Electroacústica
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- disco compacto
1, record 15, Spanish, disco%20compacto
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disco óptico que contiene información visual o acústica grabada y que se reproduce mediante rayos láser. 2, record 15, Spanish, - disco%20compacto
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-01-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Capacitance Effect Disk
1, record 16, English, Capacitance%20Effect%20Disk
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- CED 2, record 16, English, CED
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- RCA Selectavision video disk 1, record 16, English, RCA%20Selectavision%20video%20disk
correct
- RCA Selectavision video Disc 3, record 16, English, RCA%20Selectavision%20video%20Disc
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 12 inch video disk and player system marketed by RCA, and now obsolete [which] did not have consumer recording capability. 1, record 16, English, - Capacitance%20Effect%20Disk
Record 16, Key term(s)
- RCA Selectavision VideoDisk
- RCA Selectavision VideoDisc
- Capacitance Effect Disc
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- RCA Selectavision Video Disc
1, record 16, French, RCA%20Selectavision%20Video%20Disc
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système maintenant obsolète de disques vidéo de 30 cm et de lecteurs pour accommoder ces derniers, commercialisé par RCA, qui ne disposait pas de fonction d'enregistrement. 2, record 16, French, - RCA%20Selectavision%20Video%20Disc
Record 16, Key term(s)
- RCA Selectavision Video Disk
- RCA Selectavision VideoDisc
- RCA Selectavision VideoDisk
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Various Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Professional Disc Golf Association
1, record 17, English, Professional%20Disc%20Golf%20Association
correct, international
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- PDGA 1, record 17, English, PDGA
correct, international
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Professional Disc Golf Association is the game's governing body. This non-profit organization ... remains dedicated to the promotion of disc golf worldwide. Every year the PDGA sanctions hundreds of tournaments and competitions for both professional and amateur players. Competitors earn points by participating in these events, which are tabulated by the PDGA and used to determine invitations to the annual World Disc Golf Championships, and other events. 2, record 17, English, - Professional%20Disc%20Golf%20Association
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Sports divers
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Professional Disc Golf Association
1, record 17, French, Professional%20Disc%20Golf%20Association
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- PDGA 1, record 17, French, PDGA
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le NT [National Tour] de France de Disc-Golf est régi par les règles éditées par la Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), par la World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) - édition de 1997 et par toutes modifications apportées par la France Disc Golf Association (FDGA) et adoptées lors de la dernière assemblée générale. 2, record 17, French, - Professional%20Disc%20Golf%20Association
Record 17, Key term(s)
- Association de disc-golf professionnel
- Association de disc golf professionnel
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- disc golf course
1, record 18, English, disc%20golf%20course
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disc golf courses are normally laid out among wooded areas with diverse terrain to provide natural obstacles to the flight of the disc. … Disc golf courses are normally 18 holes in length, but there are other combinations as well, including 9-hole, 22-hole, 24-hole and 27-hole courses in existence. 2, record 18, English, - disc%20golf%20course
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are four basic considerations when installing a disc golf course: targets, signs, tees and course design. 3, record 18, English, - disc%20golf%20course
Record 18, Key term(s)
- disk golf course
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- parcours de disc-golf
1, record 18, French, parcours%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- parcours de disc golf 2, record 18, French, parcours%20de%20disc%20golf
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parcours de disc golf est généralement composé de 9 ou 18 trous. A chaque trou les joueurs tentent d'atteindre une cible en partant du tee. Les distances varient entre 60 et 150 mètres. 3, record 18, French, - parcours%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2006-04-26
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- disc golfer
1, record 19, English, disc%20golfer
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who plays the game of disc golf. 2, record 19, English, - disc%20golfer
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
And unlike their ball golfing neighbours, disc golfers play in just about any weather. Rain, snow, sleet, and mud...these are mere distractions for your typically obsessed disc golfers. 3, record 19, English, - disc%20golfer
Record 19, Key term(s)
- disk golfer
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- joueur de disc-golf
1, record 19, French, joueur%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- joueuse de disc-golf 2, record 19, French, joueuse%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
correct, feminine noun
- disc golfer 3, record 19, French, disc%20golfer
avoid, anglicism, see observation, France
- disc-golfeur 4, record 19, French, disc%2Dgolfeur
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fonction de la distance et de la trajectoire à parcourir, le joueur de disc-golf utilise différents types de disques, tout comme le joueur de golf qui choisit le club le mieux adapté au coup à jouer. 5, record 19, French, - joueur%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un disc golfeur peut choisir parmi de nombreux disques, chacun avec des propriétés de vols spécifiques. Pour chaque lancer il peut prendre le disque qui semble le plus approprié. 6, record 19, French, - joueur%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais de «disc golfer» est à éviter, la graphie française «disc-golfeur» et le terme «joueur ou joueuse de disc-golf» étant privilégiés. 2, record 19, French, - joueur%20de%20disc%2Dgolf
Record 19, Key term(s)
- joueur de disc golf
- disc golfeur
- discgolfeur
- joueuse de disc golf
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- disc jockey
1, record 20, English, disc%20jockey
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- DJ 1, record 20, English, DJ
correct
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 5231 - Announcers and Other Broadcasters. 2, record 20, English, - disc%20jockey
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- présentateur de disques
1, record 20, French, pr%C3%A9sentateur%20de%20disques
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- présentatrice de disques 1, record 20, French, pr%C3%A9sentatrice%20de%20disques
correct, feminine noun
- disc-jockey 1, record 20, French, disc%2Djockey
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de professions officiels dans le Groupe 5231 - Annonceurs/annonceures et autres communicateurs/communicatrices de la radio et de la télévision. 2, record 20, French, - pr%C3%A9sentateur%20de%20disques
Record 20, Key term(s)
- disc jockey
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Artes escénicas (Generalidades)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- disc jockey
1, record 20, Spanish, disc%20jockey
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2000-10-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- cup disk ratio
1, record 21, English, cup%20disk%20ratio
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- C/D r. 1, record 21, English, C%2FD%20r%2E
correct
- C/D ratio 1, record 21, English, C%2FD%20ratio
correct
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the horizontal diameter of the rims of the physiological cup to the horizontal diameter of the optic disk. 1, record 21, English, - cup%20disk%20ratio
Record 21, Key term(s)
- cup disc ratio
- cup-to-disc ratio
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- rapport cup/disc
1, record 21, French, rapport%20cup%2Fdisc
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- rapport C/D 2, record 21, French, rapport%20C%2FD
correct, masculine noun
- C/D 2, record 21, French, C%2FD
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rapport cup/disc (C/D). Un rapport C/D [plus grand que] 0,3 est retrouvé dans 17% de la population générale; 80% des yeux porteurs d'un G.A.O. [glaucome chronique primitif à angle ouvert] ont un C/D [plus grand que] 0,3. 1, record 21, French, - rapport%20cup%2Fdisc
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Disc Jockey Association
1, record 22, English, Canadian%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
- CDJA 2, record 22, English, CDJA
correct, Canada
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 22, English, - Canadian%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Disc Jockey Association
1, record 22, French, Canadian%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- CDJA 2, record 22, French, CDJA
correct, Canada
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 22, French, - Canadian%20Disc%20Jockey%20Association
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- International Tape/Disc Association
1, record 23, English, International%20Tape%2FDisc%20Association
correct, United States
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
- ITA 1, record 23, English, ITA
correct, United States
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- International Tape Association 1, record 23, English, International%20Tape%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- International Tape/Disc Association
1, record 23, French, International%20Tape%2FDisc%20Association
correct, United States
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
- ITA 1, record 23, French, ITA
correct, United States
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- International Tape Association 1, record 23, French, International%20Tape%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-04-06
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- European Flying Disc Federation
1, record 24, English, European%20Flying%20Disc%20Federation
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
- EFDF 2, record 24, English, EFDF
correct, Europe
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- European Flying Disc Federation
1, record 24, French, European%20Flying%20Disc%20Federation
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
- EFDF 2, record 24, French, EFDF
correct, Europe
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1992-08-25
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- World Flying Disc Federation
1, record 25, English, World%20Flying%20Disc%20Federation
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
- WFDF 2, record 25, English, WFDF
correct, international
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- World Flying Disc Federation
1, record 25, French, World%20Flying%20Disc%20Federation
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
- WFDF 2, record 25, French, WFDF
correct, international
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1991-10-29
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- DISC electronic billboard 1, record 26, English, DISC%20electronic%20billboard
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- babillard électronique DISC
1, record 26, French, babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20DISC
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Commission de la fonction publique. 1, record 26, French, - babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20DISC
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1991-05-01
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- CD-videodisk player 1, record 27, English, CD%2Dvideodisk%20player
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- compact-disk - videodisk player 2, record 27, English, compact%2Ddisk%20%2D%20videodisk%20player
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- lecteur vidéodisque - disque optique
1, record 27, French, lecteur%20vid%C3%A9odisque%20%2D%20disque%20optique
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- lecteur mixte Compact Disc/vidéodisque 1, record 27, French, lecteur%20mixte%20Compact%20Disc%2Fvid%C3%A9odisque
masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil capable de lire les disques optiques et vidéodisques. 1, record 27, French, - lecteur%20vid%C3%A9odisque%20%2D%20disque%20optique
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pioneer souligne le bon comportement des produits audio [dont] les lecteurs de Compact Discs. Pioneer en conclut qu'elle peut placer des espoirs raisonnables dans son dernier lecteur mixte Compact Disc/vidéodisque. (Mémoires Optiques, 39, mars 1986,p. 21) 1, record 27, French, - lecteur%20vid%C3%A9odisque%20%2D%20disque%20optique
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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