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MICROCOPIE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microcopy reader 1, record 1, English, microcopy%20reader
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- microcopy reading apparatus 1, record 1, English, microcopy%20reading%20apparatus
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de lecture de microcopie
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20lecture%20de%20microcopie
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil donnant, d'une microcopie une image agrandie permettant la lecture à l'œil nu, en général par projection sur un écran opaque ou translucide. 1, record 1, French, - appareil%20de%20lecture%20de%20microcopie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micro-opaque strip
1, record 2, English, micro%2Dopaque%20strip
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- opaque strip microcopy 2, record 2, English, opaque%20strip%20microcopy
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Positive print paper which sometimes can be auto-adhesive and on which a few microtexts are photographed. 1, record 2, English, - micro%2Dopaque%20strip
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microcopie opaque en bande
1, record 2, French, microcopie%20opaque%20en%20bande
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bande opaque, généralement de longueur fixe, comportant une courte série de microcopies, exceptionnellement une seule, et conservée à plat. 2, record 2, French, - microcopie%20opaque%20en%20bande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Reprography
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microcopying
1, record 3, English, microcopying
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- micro-imaging 2, record 3, English, micro%2Dimaging
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of photographing original documents, drawings, etc. at a greatly reduced scale on film or paper. 3, record 3, English, - microcopying
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micro-image: The image of a single microcopy. 4, record 3, English, - microcopying
Record 3, Key term(s)
- micro-copying
- microimaging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Reprographie
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microcopie
1, record 3, French, microcopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microcopie. Ce procédé [...] permet d'obtenir des images très petites qu'on ne peut lire qu'à l'aide d'un «appareil de lecture» dans lequel chaque petite vue est visible sur écran parce qu'elle y a été projetée agrandie. 2, record 3, French, - microcopie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
- Micrographics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microcopy resolution
1, record 4, English, microcopy%20resolution
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This standards specifies a method of determining the resolving power of a given camera, film and development combination used in a microcopying systems or the resolution achieved in microcopies therefrom. It provides a test pattern and a test chart. 2, record 4, English, - microcopy%20resolution
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
- Micrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- résolution de la microcopie
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9solution%20de%20la%20microcopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette norme précise une façon de déterminer le pouvoir résolvant de l'appareil photo utilisé dans un système de microcopie, ainsi que la résolution des microcopies effectuées. Elle fournit une mire d'essai. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20de%20la%20microcopie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
- Micrographics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- microcopying system
1, record 5, English, microcopying%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This standards specifies a method of determining the resolving power of a given camera, film and development combination used in a microcopying systems or the resolution achieved in microcopies therefrom. It provides a test pattern and a test chart. 1, record 5, English, - microcopying%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
- Micrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de microcopie
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20microcopie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette norme précise une façon de déterminer le pouvoir résolvant de l'appareil photo utilisé dans un système de microcopie, ainsi que la résolution des microcopies effectuées. Elle fournit une mire d'essai. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20microcopie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microcopy
1, record 6, English, microcopy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- micro-copy 2, record 6, English, micro%2Dcopy
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A copy of printed or other material so reduced in size in comparison with the original that is cannot be read without the aid of a suitable magnifying device. 1, record 6, English, - microcopy
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Being considerably less bulky, such micro-copies save valuable storage space. When required they can be read by optical apparatus. 2, record 6, English, - microcopy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microcopie
1, record 6, French, microcopie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phototype dont les dimensions sont très réduites comparativement au document photographié. 2, record 6, French, - microcopie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Microcopying - ISO Test Chart No. 2
1, record 7, English, Microcopying%20%2D%20ISO%20Test%20Chart%20No%2E%202
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-72.10-M78/ISO 3534 1, record 7, English, - Microcopying%20%2D%20ISO%20Test%20Chart%20No%2E%202
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Microcopie-Mire ISO n° 2
1, record 7, French, Microcopie%2DMire%20ISO%20n%C2%B0%202
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-72.10-M78/ISO 3534 1, record 7, French, - Microcopie%2DMire%20ISO%20n%C2%B0%202
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- microcopy printer 1, record 8, English, microcopy%20printer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tireuse de microcopie
1, record 8, French, tireuse%20de%20microcopie
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Reproduction de documentation) 1, record 8, French, - tireuse%20de%20microcopie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- microfilm supplies 1, record 9, English, microfilm%20supplies
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fournitures de microcopie 1, record 9, French, fournitures%20de%20microcopie
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 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- microcopy enlarger 1, record 10, English, microcopy%20enlarger
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- agrandisseur de microcopie 1, record 10, French, agrandisseur%20de%20microcopie
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--appareil donnant, à partir d'une microcopie, un agrandis-sement sur papier ou autre support. [p.9] 1, record 10, French, - agrandisseur%20de%20microcopie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- opaque roll microcopy 1, record 11, English, opaque%20roll%20microcopy
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- microcopie opaque en rouleau 1, record 11, French, microcopie%20opaque%20en%20rouleau
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-- rouleau opaque comportant une série de microcopies. [p.7] 1, record 11, French, - microcopie%20opaque%20en%20rouleau
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- microcopy camera 1, record 12, English, microcopy%20camera
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appareil de prise de vue pour microcopie 1, record 12, French, appareil%20de%20prise%20de%20vue%20pour%20microcopie
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-- appareil de reproduction spécialement conçu pour l'exécution de microcopies, en général négatives. [p.8] 1, record 12, French, - appareil%20de%20prise%20de%20vue%20pour%20microcopie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- microcopy processing equipment 1, record 13, English, microcopy%20processing%20equipment
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- matériel de traitement pour microcopie 1, record 13, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20traitement%20pour%20microcopie
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-- appareil ou ensemble d'appareils destiné à assurer le traitement des surfaces sensibles employées pour la production de microcopies. [p.8] 1, record 13, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20traitement%20pour%20microcopie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Photography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- opaque microcopy 1, record 14, English, opaque%20microcopy
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Photographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- microcopie opaque 1, record 14, French, microcopie%20opaque
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--rouleau, bande ou feuille opaque comportant une série de microcopies, éventuellement une seule. [p.7] 1, record 14, French, - microcopie%20opaque
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- opaque microcopy reader 1, record 15, English, opaque%20microcopy%20reader
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- episcape 1, record 15, English, episcape
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- appareil de lecture de microcopie opaque
1, record 15, French, appareil%20de%20lecture%20de%20microcopie%20opaque
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- appareil de lecture de micro-copie opaque 2, record 15, French, appareil%20de%20lecture%20de%20micro%2Dcopie%20opaque
masculine noun, obsolete
- episcape 2, record 15, French, episcape
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] donnant en général une projection agrandie après réflexion de la lumière sur la microcopie. 2, record 15, French, - appareil%20de%20lecture%20de%20microcopie%20opaque
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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