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DESK MACHINE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- data processor
1, record 1, English, data%20processor
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- information processor 2, record 1, English, information%20processor
correct
- data processing unit 3, record 1, English, data%20processing%20unit
- data processing machine 4, record 1, English, data%20processing%20machine
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, such as a desk calculator, a punched card machine or a computer capable of performing data processing. 5, record 1, English, - data%20processor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
data processor: term standardized by ISO and CSA; officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 6, record 1, English, - data%20processor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine de traitement des données
1, record 1, French, machine%20de%20traitement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine de traitement de l'information 2, record 1, French, machine%20de%20traitement%20de%20l%27information
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- machine à traiter l'information 3, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20traiter%20l%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine susceptible d'effectuer des traitements de données, telle qu'une calculatrice de bureau, une machine à cartes perforées ou un ordinateur. 4, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20traitement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machine de traitement des données : terme et définition normalisés par la CSA; uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 5, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20traitement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
machine de traitement de l'information : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20traitement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina de procesamiento de datos
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20procesamiento%20de%20datos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- procesador de datos 1, record 1, Spanish, procesador%20de%20datos
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre genérico dado a una máquina que puede almacenar y procesar información numérica y alfabética. 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20de%20procesamiento%20de%20datos
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Office Automation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- desktop dictation unit 1, record 2, English, desktop%20dictation%20unit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of dictation unit functioning in the classic one-to-one, dictator-to-secretary environment. Each originator has a personal desktop "dictator"(dictation machine) to record messages onto media that is then physically forwarded to a transcriptionist for typing. Desktops are also utilized as components of word-group units having remote dictate stations on several executives’ desks, and recorders usually located at the transcriptionist's desk. 1, record 2, English, - desktop%20dictation%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Bureautique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à dicter de table
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20dicter%20de%20table
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine à dicter de bureau 1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20dicter%20de%20bureau
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1984-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Office Furniture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- calculating machine desk 1, record 3, English, calculating%20machine%20desk
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[--a desk intended as a support for a calculating machine] 1, record 3, English, - calculating%20machine%20desk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Mobilier de bureau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bureau machine 1, record 3, French, bureau%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[--bureau portant une machine comptable et constituant en même temps un poste de travail] 1, record 3, French, - bureau%20machine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-04-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sensory reality
1, record 4, English, sensory%20reality
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Physical reality, such as a car, a machine, or a desk. 1, record 4, English, - sensory%20reality
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réalité sensorielle 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9alit%C3%A9%20sensorielle
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 1978-05-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Postal Equipment and Supplies
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- group desk suite 1, record 5, English, group%20desk%20suite
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The letters may also go to the group desk suites. An operator reads the postal code and then types it on the key board in front of them. This machine prints yellow computer language bars. Letters without postal codes are sorted by hand. 1, record 5, English, - group%20desk%20suite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- batterie de pupitre de codage 1, record 5, French, batterie%20de%20pupitre%20de%20codage
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce renseignement a été fourni par un réviseur du bureau de traduction du Ministère des Postes. 1, record 5, French, - batterie%20de%20pupitre%20de%20codage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foldaway platform 1, record 6, English, foldaway%20platform
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the pedestal(...) of the desk(...) contains(...) a--which houses a typewriter or some special machine. 1, record 6, English, - foldaway%20platform
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dispositif basculant 1, record 6, French, dispositif%20basculant
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-- appareil mécanique permettant d'escamoter par renversement une machine à écrire à l'intérieur d'un bureau. [p.4] 1, record 6, French, - dispositif%20basculant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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