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IMPERFECTION [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
- Tomography
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chicken wire
1, record 1, English, chicken%20wire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- line blemishes 2, record 1, English, line%20blemishes
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Blemishes] that appear as a grid of lines along fiber boundaries in a multifiber bundle. 3, record 1, English, - chicken%20wire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chickenwire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
- Tomographie
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imperfection en treillis
1, record 1, French, imperfection%20en%20treillis
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- human imperfection
1, record 2, English, human%20imperfection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- imperfection humaine
1, record 2, French, imperfection%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
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 2011-06-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Cinematography
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blemish
1, record 3, English, blemish
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blemish: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 2, record 3, English, - blemish
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Cinématographie
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- défectuosité
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- défaut 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- imperfection 2, record 3, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défectuosité; défaut : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Cinematografía
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defecto
1, record 3, Spanish, defecto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- defectuosidad 1, record 3, Spanish, defectuosidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-12-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blemished tire
1, record 4, English, blemished%20tire
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- blem tire 1, record 4, English, blem%20tire
correct
- blemish tire 2, record 4, English, blemish%20tire
correct
- blem 3, record 4, English, blem
correct, jargon
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tire which has [a] cosmetic or minor imperfection but is still considered safe to use. 4, record 4, English, - blemished%20tire
Record 4, Key term(s)
- blem tyre
- blemished tyre
- blemish tyre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pneu imparfait
1, record 4, French, pneu%20imparfait
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pneu avec défaut d’aspect 2, record 4, French, pneu%20avec%20d%C3%A9faut%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect
masculine noun
- pneu avec imperfection d’aspect 3, record 4, French, pneu%20avec%20imperfection%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pneu présentant une imperfection esthétique ou un léger défaut d'uniformité ne compromettant pas sa sécurité ou ses performances. 1, record 4, French, - pneu%20imparfait
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pneus déclassés [...] Il existe une «échelle de déclassement» adoptée pratiquement par tous les [fabricants de pneus. Ces] déclassements sont : D.A. (défaut d'aspect) ou IMP ASP (imperfection d'aspect), ce qui veut dire que l'enveloppe a une structure et des dimensions correctes, mais qu'elle a un aspect extérieur défectueux (inscriptions, dessins de la bande de roulement, esthétique). 4, record 4, French, - pneu%20imparfait
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 5, English, imperfection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any internal or external flaw or blemish on a fashioned diamond. 2, record 5, English, - imperfection
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kerf diamonds: ... c) examine the characteristics of the diamond through the window facet: observe the imperfections and their locations ... 3, record 5, English, - imperfection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 5, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut interne ou externe pouvant affecter l'aspect d'un diamant taillé. 2, record 5, French, - imperfection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Production Management
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- defect
1, record 6, English, defect
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection in material or work which renders the project or facility less fit for its intended use. 2, record 6, English, - defect
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms defective work and faulty work, are narrower in scope than defect; the imperfection lies solely in the workmanship. 2, record 6, English, - defect
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
defect: term(s) and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management. 3, record 6, English, - defect
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Gestion de la production
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- défaut
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- imperfection 2, record 6, French, imperfection
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- vice 3, record 6, French, vice
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection plus ou moins grave qui a pour effet de rendre une chose inutilisable ou impropre à sa destination. 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défaut, imperfection : termes et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d'étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets. 5, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 7, English, imperfection
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In timber, any feature that mars its appearance or lowers its utility ... while not rendering it unacceptable under the relevant specifications or grading rules, or, in their absence, unacceptable for its immediate purpose. 1, record 7, English, - imperfection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whether a particular feature is classed as a blemish, imperfection or defect depends on the relevant specification or grading rules, or the purpose for which the timber is intended. 1, record 7, English, - imperfection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 7, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute caractéristique ou détail pouvant affecter l'aspect d'une pièce de bois ou réduire son utilité tout en satisfaisant aux règles de classement. 2, record 7, French, - imperfection
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- market imperfection
1, record 8, English, market%20imperfection
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) elements of monopoly power or of market imperfection may enter in, and these imperfections will require us to modify the competitive model. 2, record 8, English, - market%20imperfection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In cases where externalities, a lack of competition, and other market imperfections drive a wedge between private and social goals, there is general agreement that states can enhance welfare by regulating markets. 3, record 8, English, - market%20imperfection
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Lois du marché (Économie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- imperfection du marché
1, record 8, French, imperfection%20du%20march%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque les externalités, le manque de concurrence ou d'autres imperfections des marchés interdisent la coïncidence des objectifs privés et sociaux, il est généralement admis que l'État peut améliorer le bien-être collectif en réglementant le marché. 2, record 8, French, - imperfection%20du%20march%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes del mercado (Economía)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- imperfección del mercado
1, record 8, Spanish, imperfecci%C3%B3n%20del%20mercado
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los casos en que las externalidades, unidas a la falta de competencia y a otras imperfecciones del mercado, provocan una divergencia entre las metas privadas y las sociales, existe acuerdo general en que el Estado puede aumentar el bienestar reglamentando los mercados. 1, record 8, Spanish, - imperfecci%C3%B3n%20del%20mercado
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- coin defect
1, record 9, English, coin%20defect
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- défaut
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9faut
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- imperfection 1, record 9, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vice de frappe résultant en une empreinte non reproduite dans sa totalité et dû à un flan mal laminé ou de coulée irrégulière, à un coin encrassé ou défectueux ou à une erreur à l'une ou l'autre des étapes de monnayage. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9faut
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- die defect
1, record 10, English, die%20defect
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection in a coin caused by a defective die. 1, record 10, English, - die%20defect
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- défaut dû à un coin défectueux
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9faut%20d%C3%BB%20%C3%A0%20un%20coin%20d%C3%A9fectueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- imperfection due à un coin défectueux 1, record 10, French, imperfection%20due%20%C3%A0%20un%20coin%20d%C3%A9fectueux
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- failure
1, record 11, English, failure
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
failure on a die 1, record 11, English, - failure
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 11, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imperfection sur la surface d'un coin 1, record 11, French, - imperfection
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-12-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- blemish
1, record 12, English, blemish
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar. 1, record 12, English, - blemish
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 12, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-02-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Plastic Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- engineered flaws 1, record 13, English, engineered%20flaws
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 13, Key term(s)
- engineered flaw
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Matières plastiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- imperfections savantes 1, record 13, French, imperfections%20savantes
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 13, Key term(s)
- imperfection savante
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- improper loading 1, record 14, English, improper%20loading
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(ship, etc.) improper use - usage abusif. improper ( dealing) - malhonnête - déplacé. improper use of fire arms - usage fautif des armes à feu 1, record 14, English, - improper%20loading
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- imperfection de chargement/par 1, record 14, French, imperfection%20de%20chargement%2Fpar
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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