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S reference point [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 1, English, reference%20point
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- visual centre 1, record 1, English, visual%20centre
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In the case of unmounted oculars covering one eye,] the point on the ocular specified by the manufacturer as the design reference point and at the specified orientation relative to the test instrument's optical axis. 1, record 1, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the absence of any specific instructions, the unmounted ocular should be tested at its boxed centre and normal to its surface. 1, record 1, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The values for the dioptric and prismatic power measured normal to the surface might differ from that measured at the specified orientation relative to the eye's line of sight because the angle of incidence of the ray path through the ocular might not be the same. 1, record 1, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In standard ISO 4007, three definitions are provided for "reference points" or "visual centres" depending on whether the terms refer to 1. mounted oculars; 2. unmounted oculars covering one eye; and 3. unmounted oculars covering both eyes. 2, record 1, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
reference point; visual centre: The plural form of these terms (reference points, visual centres) and the singular definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - reference%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- visual center
- visual centers
- visual centres
- reference points
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- centre visuel 1, record 1, French, centre%20visuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dans le cas d'oculaires non montés couvrant un œil,] point sur l'oculaire spécifié par le fabricant comme le point de référence de conception [et défini] selon l'orientation spécifiée par rapport à la ligne de visée de l'œil et donc à l'axe optique de l'instrument. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En l'absence d'instructions spécifiques, il convient de tester l'oculaire non monté au niveau de son centre de boîte et perpendiculairement à sa surface. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les valeurs de puissance dioptrique et prismatique, mesurées perpendiculairement à la surface, peuvent différer de celles mesurées selon l'orientation spécifiée par rapport à la ligne de visée de l'œil parce que l'angle d'incidence des rayons à travers l'oculaire peut ne pas être identique. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pour les termes «points de référence» ou «centres visuels», la norme ISO 4007 donne trois définitions selon qu'il s'agisse 1. d'oculaires montés; 2. d'oculaires non montés couvrant un œil; 3. d'oculaires non montés couvrant les deux yeux. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
point de référence; centre visuel : Les termes au pluriel (points de référence, centres visuels) et la définition au singulier ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- points de référence
- centres visuels
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 2, English, reference%20point
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- visual centre 1, record 2, English, visual%20centre
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
reference points; visual centres: [In the case of mounted oculars covering both eyes,] the points on the ocular specified by the manufacturer as the design reference points and at the specified orientation relative to the test instrument's optical axis. 1, record 2, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the absence of any specific instructions, the reference test points, R, are on a line equidistant from the tangents to the bottom and top of the ocular, and situated symmetrically, one on either side of the vertical line bisecting the ocular. They are separated by the default interpupillary distance of 64 mm for eye-protectors intended to be used by adults, and ... 54 mm for eye-protectors intended to be used by persons with small heads. 1, record 2, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The values for the dioptric and prismatic power measured normal to the surface might differ from that measured at the specified orientation relative to the eye's line of sight because the angle of incidence of the ray path through the ocular might not be the same. 1, record 2, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In standard ISO 4007, three definitions are provided for "reference points" or "visual centres" depending on whether the terms refer to 1. mounted oculars; 2. unmounted oculars covering one eye; and 3. unmounted oculars covering both eyes. 2, record 2, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
reference point; visual centre: The plural form of these terms (reference points, visual centres) and the plural definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 2, English, - reference%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- visual center
- visual centers
- visual centres
- reference points
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- centre visuel 1, record 2, French, centre%20visuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
points de référence; centres visuels : [Dans le cas d'oculaires non montés couvrant les deux yeux,] points sur l'oculaire spécifiés par le fabricant comme les points de référence de conception [et définis] selon l'orientation spécifiée par rapport à la ligne de visée de l'œil. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En l'absence d'instructions spécifiques, les points d'essai de référence, R, doivent se situer sur une ligne équidistante des tangentes au bord inférieur et au bord supérieur de l'oculaire, et être positionnés symétriquement de chaque côté de la ligne verticale équidistante de l'oculaire, et séparés par la distance interpupillaire par défaut de 64 mm pour les protecteurs d'œil destinés à être utilisés par des adultes, [et de] 54 mm pour les protecteurs d'œil destinés à être utilisés par des personnes ayant une petite tête. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les valeurs de puissance dioptrique et prismatique, mesurées perpendiculairement à la surface, peuvent différer de celles mesurées selon l'orientation spécifiée par rapport à la ligne de visée de l'œil parce que l'angle d'incidence des rayons à travers l'oculaire peut ne pas être identique. 1, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pour les termes «points de référence» ou «centres visuels», la norme ISO 4007 donne trois définitions selon qu'il s'agisse 1. d'oculaires montés; 2. d'oculaires non montés couvrant un œil; 3. d'oculaires non montés couvrant les deux yeux. 2, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
point de référence; centre visuel : Les termes au pluriel (points de référence, centres visuels) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- points de référence
- centres visuels
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 3, English, reference%20point
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- visual centre 1, record 3, English, visual%20centre
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
reference points; visual centres: [In the case of mounted oculars,] the points on each ocular corresponding to the intersection of the horizontal and vertical planes through the pupils of the appropriate test headform when the eye-protector is correctly fitted on it. 1, record 3, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In standard ISO 4007, three definitions are provided for "reference points" or "visual centres" depending on whether the terms refer to 1. mounted oculars; 2. unmounted oculars covering one eye; and 3. unmounted oculars covering both eyes. 2, record 3, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reference point; visual centre: The plural form of these terms (reference points, visual centres) and the plural definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 3, English, - reference%20point
Record 3, Key term(s)
- visual center
- visual centers
- visual centres
- reference points
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- centre visuel 1, record 3, French, centre%20visuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
points de référence; centres visuels : [Dans le cas d'oculaires montés,] points sur chaque oculaire correspondant à l'intersection des plans horizontal et vertical passant par les pupilles de la fausse tête d'essai appropriée lorsque le protecteur de l'œil est correctement installé. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les termes «points de référence» ou «centres visuels», la norme ISO 4007 donne trois définitions selon qu'il s'agisse 1. d'oculaires montés; 2. d'oculaires non montés couvrant un œil; 3. d'oculaires non montés couvrant les deux yeux. 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de référence; centre visuel : Les termes au pluriel (points de référence, centres visuels) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 3, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 3, Key term(s)
- points de référence
- centres visuels
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reference point 1, record 4, English, reference%20point
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
masculine 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 2013-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- S reference point
1, record 5, English, S%20reference%20point
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- S RP 2, record 5, English, S%20RP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The S reference point defines the boundary between the TE and the PINX functional groupings. It forms the access point of the TE to the PINX capabilities. 2, record 5, English, - S%20reference%20point
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point de référence S
1, record 5, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20S
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réseau numérique à intégration de services. 2, record 5, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20S
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 6, English, reference%20point
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- RP 1, record 6, English, RP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conceptual point at the junction of two functional groupings. 1, record 6, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a specific functional arrangement a reference point may, but need not, correspond to a physical interface between units of equipment. 1, record 6, English, - reference%20point
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 6, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «configuration de référence». 1, record 6, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 7, English, reference%20point
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- witness point 2, record 7, English, witness%20point
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A point] used as an origin from which measurements are taken or to which measurements are referred. 4, record 7, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to setting the monuments on the actual section or lot corners in the original survey, additional monuments known as witness points were within 5 chains (330 feet) of the monuments. These consist of bearing trees ... and bearing objects ... 5, record 7, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reference point: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 7, English, - reference%20point
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 7, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- point de repère 2, record 7, French, point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- repère 2, record 7, French, rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet ou endroit précis reconnu qui permet de se retrouver. 2, record 7, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si nous plaçons une «grille» sur notre levé et attribuons des coordonnées à l'un des principaux points de référence, nous allons créer ce qu'on appelle en arpentage un «système de coordonnées locales». Maintenant, nous pouvons déterminer l'emplacement de tous les autres points du levé par rapport à ce point principal. Pour ce faire, nous mesurons les angles horizontaux et les distances vers chaque point depuis un point de référence, puis nous calculons leurs coordonnées. 3, record 7, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de référence : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 7, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-10-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 8, English, reference%20point
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A selected value (of one or several attributes or of a product) against which samples are assessed. 1, record 8, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reference point: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - reference%20point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élément de référence
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur (d'une ou plusieurs propriétés ou d'un produit) choisie par rapport à laquelle on évalue des échantillons. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément de référence : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- reference point
1, record 9, English, reference%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prominent, easily located point in the terrain. 2, record 9, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reference point: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 9, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reference point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 9, English, - reference%20point
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- point de référence
1, record 9, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point géographique proéminent et facile à reconnaître. 2, record 9, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de référence : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 9, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de référence : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 9, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia
1, record 9, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto que se destaca en el terreno y que es fácilmente localizable. 1, record 9, Spanish, - punto%20de%20referencia
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-06-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reference point 1, record 10, English, reference%20point
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and equivalent used in the publication: The Estates General on Education, Quebec, 1995-1996. 2, record 10, English, - reference%20point
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The absence of reference points for understanding the meaning of social changes can easily lead to a feeling of alienation and passivity. 1, record 10, English, - reference%20point
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- repère
1, record 10, French, rep%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent relevés dans Les États généraux sur l'éducation, Québec, 1995-1996. 2, record 10, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'absence de repères qui permettraient de saisir le sens de l'évolution de la vie sociale peut facilement conduire à un sentiment d'aliénation et de passivité. 1, record 10, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-07-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- reference point of a component
1, record 11, English, reference%20point%20of%20a%20component
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- reference point 1, record 11, English, reference%20point
correct, standardized
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 11, English, - reference%20point%20of%20a%20component
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- point de référence d'un élément
1, record 11, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20d%27un%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- point de référence 1, record 11, French, point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 11, French, - point%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20d%27un%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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