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MICROFICHE [20 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microfiche
1, record 1, English, microfiche
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche: an item in the "Documentary Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - microfiche
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microfiche
1, record 1, French, microfiche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche : objet de la classe «Objets documentaires» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - microfiche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micro-opaque
1, record 2, English, micro%2Dopaque
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- microopaque 2, record 2, English, microopaque
correct
- opaque microfiche 3, record 2, English, opaque%20microfiche
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any microform in which the images are on an opaque (e.g. paper, card stock) support. 4, record 2, English, - micro%2Dopaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A sheet of opaque material bearing one or more microimages. Micro-opaque requires a different reader (using reflected light) than microfilm. Includes microprint and micropaper. 5, record 2, English, - micro%2Dopaque
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microfiche opaque
1, record 2, French, microfiche%20opaque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille rectangulaire opaque comportant un certain nombre de microcopies, habituellement disposées en deux ou plus de deux colonnes et rangées d'images. 2, record 2, French, - microfiche%20opaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche opaque : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - microfiche%20opaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Micrographics
- Computer Graphics
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microfiche
1, record 3, English, microfiche
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- film card 3, record 3, English, film%20card
correct
- transparent microsheet 4, record 3, English, transparent%20microsheet
- sheet microfilm 4, record 3, English, sheet%20microfilm
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microfilm card or sheet used in some information storage systems [which] consists of a film format about 4 by 6 inches (10 by 15 centimeters) containing microimages of types and other information, with a title heading large enough to be read by the unaided eye. 5, record 3, English, - microfiche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche: term officially approved by the Government EDP [Electronic Data Processing] Standards Committee (GESC). 6, record 3, English, - microfiche
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Micrographie
- Infographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microfiche
1, record 3, French, microfiche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film photographique en feuille rectangulaire comportant une ou plusieurs microcopies, habituellement disposées en colonnes et en rangées. 2, record 3, French, - microfiche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfiche : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR; uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 3, record 3, French, - microfiche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reprografía
- Micrografía
- Gráficos de computadora
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- microficha
1, record 3, Spanish, microficha
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La microficha es una lámina de película de 4" x 6" que puede contener varios cientos de páginas de documentos en forma miniaturizada. Tanto la microficha como la micropelícula son creadas por unidades de microfilmación de documentos fuente, que fotografían documentos en papel o por unidades COM (micropelículas de salida de computadoras (ordenadores)) que toman la salida directamente de la computadora. 2, record 3, Spanish, - microficha
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microfiche frame
1, record 4, English, microfiche%20frame
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rectangular area on the microfiche bound by intersecting grid lines, within which a microimage may be recorded. The grid lines do not actually appear on the microfiche. 1, record 4, English, - microfiche%20frame
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trame de microfiche
1, record 4, French, trame%20de%20microfiche
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Microfiche of Documents
1, record 5, English, Microfiche%20of%20Documents
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-72.13-M80 1, record 5, English, - Microfiche%20of%20Documents
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Microfiche de documents
1, record 5, French, Microfiche%20de%20documents
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-72.13-M80 1, record 5, French, - Microfiche%20de%20documents
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Computer Output Microfilm (COM), Microfiche
1, record 6, English, Computer%20Output%20Microfilm%20%28COM%29%2C%20Microfiche
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-72.15-M83 1, record 6, English, - Computer%20Output%20Microfilm%20%28COM%29%2C%20Microfiche
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Microfilm en sortie d’ordinateur(COM), microfiche
1, record 6, French, Microfilm%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%28COM%29%2C%20microfiche
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-72.15-M83 1, record 6, French, - Microfilm%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%28COM%29%2C%20microfiche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Informatics
- Taxation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Computer Output Microfiche 1, record 7, English, Computer%20Output%20Microfiche
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Informatique
- Fiscalité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microfiche de sorties d’ordinateurs
1, record 7, French, microfiche%20de%20sorties%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateurs
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des services de l'Impôt - 92/04/02. 1, record 7, French, - microfiche%20de%20sorties%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateurs
Record 7, Key term(s)
- microfiches de sorties d’ordinateurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Library Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Union list: print, microfiche, CD-ROM, online 1, record 8, English, Union%20list%3A%20print%2C%20microfiche%2C%20CD%2DROM%2C%20online
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Bibliothéconomie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Catalogue collectif : papier, microfiche, disque compact, en direct
1, record 8, French, Catalogue%20collectif%20%3A%20papier%2C%20microfiche%2C%20disque%20compact%2C%20en%20direct
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu le 93/05/02. 1, record 8, French, - Catalogue%20collectif%20%3A%20papier%2C%20microfiche%2C%20disque%20compact%2C%20en%20direct
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-01-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- updatable microfiche
1, record 9, English, updatable%20microfiche
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a microfilm that permits the addition or deletion of images. 1, record 9, English, - updatable%20microfiche
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- microfiche à mise à jour
1, record 9, French, microfiche%20%C3%A0%20mise%20%C3%A0%20jour
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
film photoplastique ou photoconducteur transparent auquel on peut ajouter ou enlever des images ou encore annoter celles-ci. 1, record 9, French, - microfiche%20%C3%A0%20mise%20%C3%A0%20jour
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-12-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- microfiche envelope
1, record 10, English, microfiche%20envelope
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe de microfiche
1, record 10, French, enveloppe%20de%20microfiche
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-12-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- microfiche grid
1, record 11, English, microfiche%20grid
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- damier de microfiche
1, record 11, French, damier%20de%20microfiche
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-11-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- positive fiche 1, record 12, English, positive%20fiche
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- positive microfiche 1, record 12, English, positive%20microfiche
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- microfiche d’aspect positif
1, record 12, French, microfiche%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect%20positif
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- fiche d’aspect positif 1, record 12, French, fiche%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect%20positif
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-11-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- negative fiche 1, record 13, English, negative%20fiche
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- negative microfiche 1, record 13, English, negative%20microfiche
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- microfiche d’aspect négatif
1, record 13, French, microfiche%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect%20n%C3%A9gatif
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- fiche d’aspect négatif 1, record 13, French, fiche%20d%26rsquo%3Baspect%20n%C3%A9gatif
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-05-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- trailer microfiche 1, record 14, English, trailer%20microfiche
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a multi-page document is microfilmed n microfiche and the total number of pages exceeds the capacity of a single microfiche, the succeeding images are recorded on an additional microfiche called the "trailer microfiche". 1, record 14, English, - trailer%20microfiche
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- microfiche de fin
1, record 14, French, microfiche%20de%20fin
proposal, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1985-04-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Finding Aids on Microfiche Diffusion Program
1, record 15, English, Finding%20Aids%20on%20Microfiche%20Diffusion%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Programme de diffusion des instruments de recherche sur microfiche
1, record 15, French, Programme%20de%20diffusion%20des%20instruments%20de%20recherche%20sur%20microfiche
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-01-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- microfiche negative print-out 1, record 16, English, microfiche%20negative%20print%2Dout
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
is a sheet of film about the size of a post card, bearing up to 70 full-page images 1, record 16, English, - microfiche%20negative%20print%2Dout
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- microfiche imprimée négative
1, record 16, French, microfiche%20imprim%C3%A9e%20n%C3%A9gative
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1984-11-29
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Computer Graphics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- microopaque
1, record 17, English, microopaque
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the opaque card used as a base for a microcard. 1, record 17, English, - microopaque
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- microfiche opaque
1, record 17, French, microfiche%20opaque
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1979-11-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Double Microfiche 1, record 18, English, Double%20Microfiche
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Tombstone data only). 1, record 18, English, - Double%20Microfiche
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Microfiche double 1, record 18, French, Microfiche%20double
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(données de base seulement). 1, record 18, French, - Microfiche%20double
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Micrographics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- micro-file planetary machine 1, record 19, English, micro%2Dfile%20planetary%20machine
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Micrographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- appareil de microfiche statique
1, record 19, French, appareil%20de%20microfiche%20statique
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- appareil de micro-fiche statique 2, record 19, French, appareil%20de%20micro%2Dfiche%20statique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- master microfiche 1, record 20, English, master%20microfiche
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- microfiche originale
1, record 20, French, microfiche%20originale
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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