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FREQ. [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Radio Waves
- Military Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frequency
1, record 1, English, frequency
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- freq 2, record 1, English, freq
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of events per unit time for a periodic function, usually expressed in hertz (Hz) ... 3, record 1, English, - frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frequency : term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 1, English, - frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frequency: term standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 5, record 1, English, - frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
frequency; freq: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - frequency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Transmissions militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fréquence
1, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- fréq 2, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9q
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] nombre de périodes par unité de temps. 3, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'unité de fréquence dans le système international d'unités est le hertz [symbole] Hz. 3, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fréquence : terme et définition normalisés par l'Association française de normalisation (AFNOR) et reproduits avec son autorisation. 4, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fréquence; fréq : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Acústica (Física)
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Comunicaciones militares
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- frecuencia
1, record 1, Spanish, frecuencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número entero de períodos o ciclos alcanzados en la unidad de tiempo por una magnitud o fenómeno periódico (onda acústica o electromagnética). Es el valor inverso del periodo de una onda sinusoidal. Se expresa en Hercios, abreviadamente (Hz). 1, record 1, Spanish, - frecuencia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Director Frequencies
1, record 2, English, Director%20Frequencies
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Fréquences 1, record 2, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Fr%C3%A9quences
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frequency of occurrence of symbol V. 1, record 3, English, - FREQ%28V%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This symbol appears in the Information Technology Vocabulary, extract of ISO/IEC 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 3, English, - FREQ%28V%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- FREQ(V) 1, record 3, French, FREQ%28V%29
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fréquence d'occurrence du symbole V. 1, record 3, French, - FREQ%28V%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce symbole figure dans le Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information, extrait de l'ISO/CEI 10918-1 (F/E). 2, record 3, French, - FREQ%28V%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- frequency 1, record 4, English, frequency
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fréquence 1, record 4, French, fr%C3%A9quence
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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