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MICROFORMES [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer output microfilming
1, record 1, English, computer%20output%20microfilming
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COM 1, record 1, English, COM
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for the generation of microforms direct from a computer output, either online or off-line. 1, record 1, English, - computer%20output%20microfilming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer output microfilming; COM: designations and definition standardized by ISO in 1992. 2, record 1, English, - computer%20output%20microfilming
Record 1, Key term(s)
- computer output micro-filming
- computer output micro filming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- composition en sortie d’ordinateur sur microformes
1, record 1, French, composition%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%20sur%20microformes
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COM 1, record 1, French, COM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique permettant de produire des microformes directement à partir d'une sortie informatique, soit en ligne soit de manière autonome. 1, record 1, French, - composition%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%20sur%20microformes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
composition en sortie d'ordinateur sur microformes; COM : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO en 1992. 2, record 1, French, - composition%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%20sur%20microformes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microform reader
1, record 2, English, microform%20reader
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microform reader: an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - microform%20reader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lecteur de microformes
1, record 2, French, lecteur%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur de microformes : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - lecteur%20de%20microformes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microform reader-copier
1, record 3, English, microform%20reader%2Dcopier
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that performs the function of copying from microform to microform. 2, record 3, English, - microform%20reader%2Dcopier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microform reader-copier: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 3, English, - microform%20reader%2Dcopier
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lecteur-reproducteur de microformes
1, record 3, French, lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à reproduire une microforme à partir d'une autre microforme. 1, record 3, French, - lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur-reproducteur de microformes : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 2, record 3, French, - lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
Record 3, Key term(s)
- reproducteur-lecteur de microformes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Micrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lectora-copiadora de microformas
1, record 3, Spanish, lectora%2Dcopiadora%20de%20microformas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que ejecuta las funciones de una lectora y una impresora, para producir copias impresas aumentadas de microimágenes seleccionadas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - lectora%2Dcopiadora%20de%20microformas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microform reader-printer
1, record 4, English, microform%20reader%2Dprinter
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- microform printer-reader 2, record 4, English, microform%20printer%2Dreader
correct
- microform reader/printer 3, record 4, English, microform%20reader%2Fprinter
correct
- microform viewer/printer 4, record 4, English, microform%20viewer%2Fprinter
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that performs the functions of a reader and a printer to reduce hardcopy enlargements of selected microimages. 5, record 4, English, - microform%20reader%2Dprinter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microform reader-printer: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 6, record 4, English, - microform%20reader%2Dprinter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lecteur-reproducteur de microformes
1, record 4, French, lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil remplissant les fonctions d'une visionneuse de micro-formes et d'une tireuse en produisant des agrandissements sur copie papier des micro-images sélectionnées. 1, record 4, French, - lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur-reproducteur de microformes : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 2, record 4, French, - lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microformes
Record 4, Key term(s)
- reproducteur-lecteur de microformes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- microform reader
1, record 5, English, microform%20reader
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that enlarges microimages for viewing. 2, record 5, English, - microform%20reader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microform reader: term and definition officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 5, English, - microform%20reader
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lecteur de microformes
1, record 5, French, lecteur%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- visionneuse de microformes 1, record 5, French, visionneuse%20de%20microformes
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de grossissement des micro-images pour permettre leur examen à l'œil nu. 1, record 5, French, - lecteur%20de%20microformes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lecteur de microformes; visionneuse de microformes : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 2, record 5, French, - lecteur%20de%20microformes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Micrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lectora de microformas
1, record 5, Spanish, lectora%20de%20microformas
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que aumenta las microimágenes para su visualización. 1, record 5, Spanish, - lectora%20de%20microformas
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- computer output microfilming
1, record 6, English, computer%20output%20microfilming
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- COM 1, record 6, English, COM
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for converting and recording data from a computer directly onto a microfilm. [Definition officially approved by GESC.] 2, record 6, English, - computer%20output%20microfilming
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer output microfilming, COM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 6, English, - computer%20output%20microfilming
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microfilmage de sorties d’ordinateurs
1, record 6, French, microfilmage%20de%20sorties%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateurs
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- COM 2, record 6, French, COM
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- composition en sortie d’ordinateur sur microformes 3, record 6, French, composition%20en%20sortie%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateur%20sur%20microformes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- COM 2, record 6, French, COM
correct, standardized
- COM 2, record 6, French, COM
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique consistant à enregistrer des données directement à partir de signaux produits par un ordinateur. [Définition uniformisée par le CNGI.] 1, record 6, French, - microfilmage%20de%20sorties%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateurs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
composition en sortie d'ordinateur sur microformes; COM: terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 4, record 6, French, - microfilmage%20de%20sorties%20d%26rsquo%3Bordinateurs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-10-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Publications
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Microforms
1, record 7, English, Microforms
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAGS (Standardization Agreements) are NATO publications used by the Department of National Defence as works of reference. 2, record 7, English, - Microforms
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
STANAG 3836: NATO standardization agreement code. 2, record 7, English, - Microforms
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres des publications de l'OTAN
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Microformes
1, record 7, French, Microformes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAG 3836 : code d'accord de normalisation de l'OTAN. 2, record 7, French, - Microformes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- COM printer
1, record 8, English, COM%20printer
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- computer output microfilm printer 1, record 8, English, computer%20output%20microfilm%20printer
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
page printer that produces on a photographic film a microimage of each page 1, record 8, English, - COM%20printer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COM printer; computer output microfilm printer: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 8, English, - COM%20printer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- imprimante de microformes
1, record 8, French, imprimante%20de%20microformes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
imprimante par page qui fournit sur un support photographique une micro-image pour chaque page 1, record 8, French, - imprimante%20de%20microformes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imprimante de microformes : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 8, French, - imprimante%20de%20microformes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- computer output microfilm printer
1, record 9, English, computer%20output%20microfilm%20printer
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- COM printer 1, record 9, English, COM%20printer
correct, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A page printer that produces, on a photographic film, a micro-image of each page. 2, record 9, English, - computer%20output%20microfilm%20printer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COM printer; computer output microfilm printer: terms standardized by CSA and ISO. 3, record 9, English, - computer%20output%20microfilm%20printer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- imprimante de microformes
1, record 9, French, imprimante%20de%20microformes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imprimante par page qui produit, sur un support photographique, une micro-image de chaque page. 2, record 9, French, - imprimante%20de%20microformes
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imprimante de microformes : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - imprimante%20de%20microformes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
- Micrographics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- microform storing
1, record 10, English, microform%20storing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subjects include the preparation of documents for filming and methods for exposing, processing, inspecting and storing microforms. 2, record 10, English, - microform%20storing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
- Micrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entreposage de microformes
1, record 10, French, entreposage%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette norme concerne le matériel nécessaire et les pratiques recommandées pour établir et appliquer un programme micrographique satisfaisant destiné à la production de microfilms argentiques de documents sources. Parmi les sujets abordés, mentionnons la préparation des documents à photographier, ainsi que les méthodes employées pour exposer, développer, inspecter et entreposer des microformes. 2, record 10, French, - entreposage%20de%20microformes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-09-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Library Science (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Microform Reading Room
1, record 11, English, Microform%20Reading%20Room
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Library of Canada. 1, record 11, English, - Microform%20Reading%20Room
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Salle de lecture des microformes
1, record 11, French, Salle%20de%20lecture%20des%20microformes
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. 1, record 11, French, - Salle%20de%20lecture%20des%20microformes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-12-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- microform scanner
1, record 12, English, microform%20scanner
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- scanner de microformes
1, record 12, French, scanner%20de%20microformes
correct, masculine 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 1990-12-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- microform management
1, record 13, English, microform%20management
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gestion des microformes
1, record 13, French, gestion%20des%20microformes
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des activités qui consistent à faire appel à la technologie moderne pour miniaturiser l'information enregistrée, la plupart du temps sous la forme de microfilms, faciliter la recherche de l'information, économiser de la place et protéger les documents de la détérioration. 1, record 13, French, - gestion%20des%20microformes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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