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MISE POINT [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tuneup
1, record 1, English, tuneup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tune-up 2, record 1, English, tune%2Dup
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tune-up includes testing the various components and accessory systems involved in engine operation. Tune-up goes farther than just testing however. It also includes readjusting or replacing parts as required to restore engine performance. 1, record 1, English, - tuneup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tune-up: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - tuneup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 1, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mise au point d'un moteur est un ensemble de tâches dont voici les principales : changement du filtre à essence, entretien de l'allumeur, [...] du dispositif antipollution, [...] du filtre à air, [...] des bougies, [...] du carburateur, [...] du jeu des soupapes [etc.] 2, record 1, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise au point : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento y reparación (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesta a punto
1, record 1, Spanish, puesta%20a%20punto
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Optical Instruments
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- focusing
1, record 2, English, focusing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- focussing 2, record 2, English, focussing
correct
- focus 3, record 2, English, focus
correct, noun
- focus adjustment 4, record 2, English, focus%20adjustment
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obtaining the clearest, sharpest picture possible by adjusting the lens to image receiver distance. 5, record 2, English, - focusing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Instruments d'optique
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 2, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à régler la position relative des différentes lentilles d'un instrument d'optique, de manière à assurer la netteté de la vision. 1, record 2, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Óptica
- Instrumentos ópticos
- Fotografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfoque
1, record 2, Spanish, enfoque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El enfoque de un aparato fotográfico o de una cámara tomavistas de cine o de televisión depende de la distancia del objeto al objetivo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - enfoque
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tuning
1, record 3, English, tuning
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tuning up 2, record 3, English, tuning%20up
correct
- adaption 2, record 3, English, adaption
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure used to improve the operating efficiency of a computer system. 1, record 3, English, - tuning
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "tuning" may be used for both hardware and software. Tuning involves using various techniques to make the hardware and software components of the system perform more efficiently. 1, record 3, English, - tuning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adaptation
1, record 3, French, adaptation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mise au point 2, record 3, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
- réglage 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun
- ajustement 3, record 3, French, ajustement
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajustement d'un système de base de données aux variations des conditions de fonctionnement, telles le taux de croissance de la base de données ou le taux de développement du réseau de terminaux. 4, record 3, French, - adaptation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesta en punto
1, record 3, Spanish, puesta%20en%20punto
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajuste del equipo de computación y/o la programática de una computadora (ordenador) para poder utilizar, del modo más eficiente posible, sus recursos en una carga de trabajo dada. 1, record 3, Spanish, - puesta%20en%20punto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- finalization
1, record 4, English, finalization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- finalisation 2, record 4, English, finalisation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Finalization of a questionnaire. 3, record 4, English, - finalization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dernière étape
1, record 4, French, derni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9tape
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- étape finale 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tape%20finale
feminine noun
- mise au point définitive 2, record 4, French, mise%20au%20point%20d%C3%A9finitive
feminine noun
- mise au point 3, record 4, French, mise%20au%20point
feminine noun
- rédaction définitive 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9daction%20d%C3%A9finitive
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dernière étape; étape finale : Voir procès-verbal de la réunion de la Commission de la Fonction publique du 20 octobre 1983. 1, record 4, French, - derni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9tape
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Mise au point d'un questionnaire. 3, record 4, French, - derni%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9tape
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adjustment
1, record 5, English, adjustment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- set-up 1, record 5, English, set%2Dup
correct, noun
- setting-up 1, record 5, English, setting%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of arranging a tool or setting a machine to work as required. 1, record 5, English, - adjustment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arranging a die in the press to attain correct striking is a kind of adjustment. Coins struck during the adjustment process are abnormal in various ways and are known as "adjustment trial pieces" or "set-up trial pieces". 1, record 5, English, - adjustment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réglage
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9glage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ajustement 1, record 5, French, ajustement
correct, masculine noun
- ajustage 1, record 5, French, ajustage
correct, masculine noun
- mise au point 1, record 5, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
- ajustage-réglage 1, record 5, French, ajustage%2Dr%C3%A9glage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
réglage d'une presse monétaire; ajustement d'une presse monétaire 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9glage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-08-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tweaking
1, record 6, English, tweaking
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transformation operation that consists in manipulating input control to stretch selected item already on screen. 2, record 6, English, - tweaking
Record 6, Key term(s)
- fine tuning
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- peaufinage
1, record 6, French, peaufinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mise au point 1, record 6, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
- déplacement 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9placement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération de transformation qui consiste à manipuler le système de commande d'entrée pour prolonger un article sélectionné se trouvant déjà à l'écran. 2, record 6, French, - peaufinage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-05-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Parliamentary Language
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Correction of Answer
1, record 7, English, Correction%20of%20Answer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mise au point
1, record 7, French, Mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Industrial Design
- Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- development
1, record 8, English, development
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of working out and extending the applications of an idea or scientific discovery, so as to produce a marketable product or improve on an existing one. 2, record 8, English, - development
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See the record for "product development". 3, record 8, English, - development
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Design" and "development" are two closely-related concepts. To "develop" means to "design" and then to manufacture, as the following contexts will confirm. 3, record 8, English, - development
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Systematic procedure for new-product development. Identify customer wants. ... Generate viable new product concepts. ... Draw up product specifications ... Develop product physically ... Launch product on full scale. 4, record 8, English, - development
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
TDC, in collaboration with Transport Canada's Aviation Group, has implemented a project to design, develop and ergonomically evaluate a prototype ATC [air traffic controller] workstation.... The design and development phase will produce a prototype console.... The evaluation phase will assess the technical and ergonomical suitability of the workstation. 5, record 8, English, - development
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Dessin industriel
- Ingénierie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 8, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- développement 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation systématique des connaissances scientifiques et techniques pour amener au stade commercialisable un procédé ou un produit résultant d'une idée ou d'une recherche. 2, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous l'influence de l'anglais, le terme "développement" est d'usage courant dans le domaine. 2, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, comme en anglais, il faut normalement faire une distinction entre les termes "développement" et "conception", ce dernier terme se rapportant à la première partie du développement. Ce rapport qu'on vient de décrire ressort clairement dans les deux contextes qui suivent. 3, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La période qui nous intéresse dans le cadre de cet article (...) va de la naissance de l'idée de produit au lancement industriel et commercial, et (...) inclut la promotion du projet de produit (...); la conception du produit lui-même (...); la conception de sa fabrication (...); la conception de sa vente. L'ensemble de ces quatre activités est ce que nous appellerons le développement de produit au sens le plus large du terme. 4, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Activités de conception/développement. Processus général de développement. Il s'agit du passage du produit de l'état d'idée à l'état de modèle de série susceptible d'être fabriqué et vendu en de nombreux exemplaires identiques. 4, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi la fiche pour "développement de produit". 3, record 8, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rephrasing 1, record 9, English, rephrasing
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 9, French, mise%20au%20point
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Correction sur une observation déjà faite dans une lettre précédente. 2, record 9, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons eu une mise au point: une explication. 1, record 9, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- set-up
1, record 10, English, set%2Dup
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 10, French, mise%20au%20point
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-10-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- adjusting 1, record 11, English, adjusting
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réglage
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9glage
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ajustement 1, record 11, French, ajustement
masculine noun
- mise au point 1, record 11, French, mise%20au%20point
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme provenant du Glossaire des Pêches et des Océans, 1991. 2, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9glage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-04-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- set-up
1, record 12, English, set%2Dup
correct, noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Preparation for the start of a manufacturing process or operation. 1, record 12, English, - set%2Dup
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 12, English, - set%2Dup
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 12, French, mise%20au%20point
feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation en vue du début d'un procédé ou d'une opération de fabrication. 1, record 12, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 12, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fitting 1, record 13, English, fitting
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fitting of denture. 1, record 13, English, - fitting
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- mise au point 1, record 13, French, mise%20au%20point
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise au point d'appareils de prothèse dentaire. 1, record 13, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-10-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- mitigation report 1, record 14, English, mitigation%20report
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression utilisée en journalisme pour désigner l'insertion, dans une publication, d'un petit article destiné à rassurer les lecteurs sur un point donné. 2, record 14, English, - mitigation%20report
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mise au point 1, record 14, French, mise%20au%20point
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-05-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- overhauling 1, record 15, English, overhauling
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- mise au point 1, record 15, French, mise%20au%20point
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- initiation 1, record 16, English, initiation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--of general projects. 1, record 16, English, - initiation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mise au point 1, record 16, French, mise%20au%20point
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--de projets généraux. 1, record 16, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- restatement 1, record 17, English, restatement
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- mise au point
1, record 17, French, mise%20au%20point
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Correction sur une observation déjà faite dans une lettre précédente. 2, record 17, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons eu une mise au point: une explication. 1, record 17, French, - mise%20au%20point
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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