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Record 1 2001-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

In computer graphics, to remove parts of display elements which lie outside defined bounds; the ability of the vector generator to blank the beam whenever it is moved outside the screen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
OBS

détourage : suppression des portions d'éléments graphiques ou de groupes graphiques qui débordent d'une fenêtre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
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Record 2 1998-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Retenir sur un cliché un détail ou un élément digne d'intérêt, en éliminant le reste.

Spanish

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Record 3 1982-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Air Transport
OBS

machining.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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Record 4 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
  • Typography
  • Plastic Arts
OBS

--to opaque out the background around the margin of a principal object.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
  • Typographie (Caractères)
  • Arts plastiques
OBS

--mettre en blanc les contours d'un dessin.

Spanish

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