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Record 1 2019-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

[A] marker which captures information about the input text and the current selection of relevant memory structures.

CONT

Activation markers are passed up the class-subclass abstraction hierarchy from their associated structures. This is a recursive process; all structures which receive an activation marker continue to pass it on to their own abstractions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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Record 2 1994-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A technique based on an IEEE 802.1 standard that detects and eliminates logical loops in a bridged network.

CONT

When multiple paths exist, STA lets a bridge use only the most efficient one. If that path fails, STA automatically reconfigures the network so that another path becomes active, sustaining network operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Une technique basée sur le standard IEEE 802.1 qui détecte et élimine les boucles logiques dans un réseau, dont les segments sont reliés entre eux par des bridges. Quand de multiples chemins existent, STA choisit le bridge le plus efficace. Si ce chemin défaille, STA reconfigure automatiquement le réseau, de façon à ce qu'un autre chemin devienne actif pour continuer les opérations.

Spanish

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Record 3 2009-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A neurological phenomenon characterized by the relatively enduring reduction in threshold of a function or of neuronal activity by the brain structure following a period of sustained activation of a distinct locus with which the structure has neuronal connections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Stimulation électrique périodique par un courant subconvulsivant du système limbique [conduisant] à terme à des crises [épileptiques] focales et au développement (mise en mémoire) d'une sensibilité exagérée à la stimulation électrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Men's Clothing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements pour hommes

Spanish

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Record 5 - external organization data 2006-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
13.05.46 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

pixel map that is replicated in the x and y dimensions to fill a region

OBS

tile: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
13.05.46 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

table de pixels exprimée en dimensions x et y pour remplir une plage d'affichage

OBS

pavé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996].

Spanish

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Record 6 2014-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Forms
  • Forms Design
Universal entry(ies)
PWGSC-TPSGC 1501
form code
OBS

PWGSC-TPSGC 1501: code of a form used at Public Works and Government Services Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de formulaires administratifs
  • Imprimés et formules
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PWGSC-TPSGC 1501
form code
OBS

PWGSC-TPSGC 1501 : code d'un formulaire employé à Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Forms
  • Language Teaching
  • Personnel and Job Evaluation
  • Public Service
OBS

Note that this test replaces the previous 'Second Language Evaluation Writing Test'.

OBS

Public Service Commission (PSC). The SLE-Test of Written Expression in the Second Official Language (French) assesses knowledge of grammar, structure, usage, and other aspects of written expression that are necessary to perform writing tasks dealing with work-related situations. This test has a new feature enabling you to choose the official language (French or English) in which you want to read or receive the test instructions. However, the sample questions are presented in French only.

Key term(s)
  • SLE Written Test
  • Second Language Evaluation Test of Written Expression in the Second Official Language

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de formulaires administratifs
  • Enseignement des langues
  • Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
  • Fonction publique
OBS

Veuillez noter que ce test remplace le «Évaluation langue seconde, test d'expression écrite».

OBS

Commission de la fonction publique du Canada (CFP). L'ÉLS-Test d'expression écrite dans la deuxième langue officielle (anglais) évalue les connaissances de la grammaire, de la structure, des règles d'usage ainsi que d'autres éléments d'expression écrite nécessaires à la rédaction de textes propres au milieu de travail. Le test comporte une nouvelle caractéristique vous permettant de choisir la langue officielle (français ou anglais) dans laquelle vous désirez lire ou recevoir les directives du test. Toutefois, les exemples de questions sont seulement présentés en anglais.

Spanish

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Record 8 1994-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inteligencia artificial
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Record 9 2011-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Cr(OH)3·3H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A basic compound of chromium, hydrogen and oxygen which appears under the form of a light green powder, which is insoluble in water, and which is used as a catalyst, a tanning agent and a mordant in dyeing cloth.

OBS

chromium hydroxide: A generic name.

OBS

Chemical formula: Cr(OH)3·3H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cr(OH)3·3H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

hydroxyde de chrome : Nom générique.

OBS

L'hydroxyde de chrome(III) est hydraté; il comprend 3 ou «n» molécules d'eau.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cr(OH)3·3H2O

Spanish

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Record 10 1998-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
OBS

Organization which is established in Maidstone, Ontario.

Key term(s)
  • Windsor Turkish Canadian Association
  • Windsor Association of Turkish Canadian
  • Association of Turkish Canadian of Windsor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sciences humaines
OBS

Organisme établi à Windsor (Ontario).

Spanish

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