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Record 1 2004-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

A control key or similar manual device used to input data or instructions into a computer or control system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclo de vida (Informática)
DEF

Interruptor activado manualmente empleado en las computadoras (ordenadores) primitivas para activar circuitos con el fin de introducir en la memoria los datos o un programa mediante la lectura.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Materials Handling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention

Spanish

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