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SUIVEUSE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- match needle exposure meter
1, record 1, English, match%20needle%20exposure%20meter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- match-needle exposure meter 2, record 1, English, match%2Dneedle%20exposure%20meter
correct
- match needle light meter 3, record 1, English, match%20needle%20light%20meter
correct
- match-needle light meter 4, record 1, English, match%2Dneedle%20light%20meter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] light meter [that] adjusts aperture/shutter until light meter indicator is centered. 4, record 1, English, - match%20needle%20exposure%20meter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- posemètre à aiguille suiveuse
1, record 1, French, posem%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20aiguille%20suiveuse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] posemètre [avec lequel] on superpose deux aiguilles, celle du galvanomètre (laquelle réagit sous l'effet de la lumière) et celle liée au diaphragme ou à l'obturateur. 1, record 1, French, - posem%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20aiguille%20suiveuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- follower photoelectric cell 1, record 2, English, follower%20photoelectric%20cell
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Activated-sludge density meter. Number 9. Follower photoelectric cell. 1, record 2, English, - follower%20photoelectric%20cell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cellule photo-électrique suiveuse
1, record 2, French, cellule%20photo%2D%C3%A9lectrique%20suiveuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cellule photoélectrique suiveuse 2, record 2, French, cellule%20photo%C3%A9lectrique%20suiveuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Densimètre à boues activées. Numéro 9. Cellule photo-électrique suiveuse. 1, record 2, French, - cellule%20photo%2D%C3%A9lectrique%20suiveuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photoélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 2, French, - cellule%20photo%2D%C3%A9lectrique%20suiveuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- follow-up needle alignment method 1, record 3, English, follow%2Dup%20needle%20alignment%20method
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- follow-up needle meter system 2, record 3, English, follow%2Dup%20needle%20meter%20system
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de l'aiguille suiveuse
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20l%27aiguille%20suiveuse
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système de réglage par aiguille suiveuse 1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20par%20aiguille%20suiveuse
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au centre, deux images télémétriques entourées d'un réseau dépoli. À droite, le système de l'aiguille suiveuse du posemètre [...] 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20l%27aiguille%20suiveuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- following vehicle
1, record 4, English, following%20vehicle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- follow vehicle 2, record 4, English, follow%20vehicle
correct
- neutral service car 3, record 4, English, neutral%20service%20car
correct
- escort car 4, record 4, English, escort%20car
correct
- following car 5, record 4, English, following%20car
correct
- neutral car 6, record 4, English, neutral%20car
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following vehicle shall follow at least 10 metres behind the rider, shall never overtake him nor draw up level with him. In the case of a breakdown, breakdown service may be rendered only with the rider and vehicle stationary and the following vehicle shall not hinder anyone else. 7, record 4, English, - following%20vehicle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Neutral support: The support given to a rider by a neutral party, i.e. a mechanic in a follow vehicle. 2, record 4, English, - following%20vehicle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Neutral service car: Will give any rider a spare bike or wheel if his own team car is not nearby. 8, record 4, English, - following%20vehicle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- véhicule suiveur
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20suiveur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- voiture de dépannage 2, record 4, French, voiture%20de%20d%C3%A9pannage
correct, feminine noun
- voiture neutre 2, record 4, French, voiture%20neutre
correct, feminine noun
- voiture suiveuse 3, record 4, French, voiture%20suiveuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le véhicule suiveur doit se tenir au moins à 10 mètres derrière le coureur, ne jamais le dépasser, ni venir à sa hauteur. En cas d'avarie, le dépannage n'est autorisé qu'à l'arrêt et le véhicule suiveur ne doit gêner quiconque. 1, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20suiveur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement UCI du sport cycliste. 4, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20suiveur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo acompañante
1, record 4, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20acompa%C3%B1ante
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- coche acompañante 2, record 4, Spanish, coche%20acompa%C3%B1ante
correct, masculine noun
- coche neutro 3, record 4, Spanish, coche%20neutro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para las pruebas de la categoría elite y sub.-23, será obligatorio tener coche neutro debidamente equipado con ruedas de recambio, herramientas y mecánico. 4, record 4, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20acompa%C3%B1ante
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- late adopter
1, record 5, English, late%20adopter
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- laggard 1, record 5, English, laggard
correct, jargon
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
“Late adopters” or “laggards” correspond to the part of the curve that flattens out at the top and might be from 80 to 100% of potential users. 1, record 5, English, - late%20adopter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adopteur tardif
1, record 5, French, adopteur%20tardif
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- adopteuse tardive 2, record 5, French, adopteuse%20tardive
feminine noun
- suiveur 3, record 5, French, suiveur
masculine noun
- suiveuse 2, record 5, French, suiveuse
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les adopteurs précoces sont [...] un public test dans le lancement d'un nouveau produit : s'ils l'adoptent, la mode est lancée car ils vont contribuer à la formation du buzz, le bouche à oreille. Par son intermédiaire, les «late adopters» ou suiveurs vont à leur tour adopter le produit, et en faire un phénomène branché. 3, record 5, French, - adopteur%20tardif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- following van
1, record 6, English, following%20van
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- chase van 2, record 6, English, chase%20van
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- camionnette suiveuse
1, record 6, French, camionnette%20suiveuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo seguidor
1, record 6, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20seguidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- follower
1, record 7, English, follower
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Role" refers to a set of "expectations" for interaction between a person who holds one position in a group and another person who holds a reciprocal position. In other words, there can be no "leader" role without a "follower" role. 1, record 7, English, - follower
Record 7, Key term(s)
- follower role
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- suiveur
1, record 7, French, suiveur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- suiveuse 2, record 7, French, suiveuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il ne peut y avoir de "dirigeant" sans "dirigés", de "meneurs" sans "suiveurs". 3, record 7, French, - suiveur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le fait demeure que certains individus s'emparent facilement de l'esprit groupal, fascinent et entraînent des suiveurs. 4, record 7, French, - suiveur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] certaines individualités du groupe prennent de l'influence, deviennent leaders (les autres devenant suiveurs) [...] 4, record 7, French, - suiveur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-11-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Air Materiel Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- source follower
1, record 8, English, source%20follower
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Maintenance du matériel de l'air
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- montage à source suiveuse
1, record 8, French, montage%20%C3%A0%20source%20suiveuse
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- travelling saw 1, record 9, English, travelling%20saw
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- scie suiveuse
1, record 9, French, scie%20suiveuse
feminine noun
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 1985-06-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- product log
1, record 10, English, product%20log
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fiche suiveuse 1, record 10, French, fiche%20suiveuse
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 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Types of Industrial Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- progress card 1, record 11, English, progress%20card
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Types d'exploitation industrielle
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fiche d’avancement
1, record 11, French, fiche%20d%26rsquo%3Bavancement
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- fiche suiveuse 1, record 11, French, fiche%20suiveuse
feminine noun
- fiche voyageuse 1, record 11, French, fiche%20voyageuse
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Glossaire de l'organisation industrielle) 1, record 11, French, - fiche%20d%26rsquo%3Bavancement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optical Instruments
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- follow-up needle 1, record 12, English, follow%2Dup%20needle
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
both aperture ring and shutter speed dial are coupled to the CLC meter, so you'll get a reaction from the --whenever either is adjusted. 1, record 12, English, - follow%2Dup%20needle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Instruments d'optique
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- aiguille suiveuse 1, record 12, French, aiguille%20suiveuse
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la plupart des posemètres opèrent suivant le principe de l'--, qui consiste à superposer l'aiguille en liaison avec le diaphragme sur celle du galvanomètre. 1, record 12, French, - aiguille%20suiveuse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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