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1 desactualización
= obsolescence, obsoleteness.Ex. A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.Ex. They are are notorious for their inefficiency, conservatism, bloated bureaucracy, and obsoleteness.* * *= obsolescence, obsoleteness.Ex: A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.
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2 obsolescencia
f.obsolescence.* * *SF obsolescenceobsolescencia incorporada — (Com) built-in obsolescence
* * *= aging [ageing], obsolescence, obsoleteness.Ex. Aging is one of the properties of scientific and technical literature.Ex. A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.Ex. They are are notorious for their inefficiency, conservatism, bloated bureaucracy, and obsoleteness.----* índice de obsolescencia = aging rate [ageing rate], aging factor [ageing factor].* obsolescencia del documento = literature aging [literature ageing].* * *= aging [ageing], obsolescence, obsoleteness.Ex: Aging is one of the properties of scientific and technical literature.
Ex: A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.Ex: They are are notorious for their inefficiency, conservatism, bloated bureaucracy, and obsoleteness.* índice de obsolescencia = aging rate [ageing rate], aging factor [ageing factor].* obsolescencia del documento = literature aging [literature ageing].* * *obsolescence* * *obsolescenceobsolescencia incorporada o programada built-in obsolescence* * *desuso: obsolescence♦ obsolescente adj -
3 agonizante
adj.dying (also figurative).f. & m.dying person, one who is dying.* * *► adjetivo1 dying1 dying person* * *1.ADJ (=moribundo) dying; [luz] failing2.SMF dying person* * *la luz agonizante del crepúsculo — (liter) the fading light of dusk
* * *= moribund.Ex. Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.* * *la luz agonizante del crepúsculo — (liter) the fading light of dusk
* * *= moribund.Ex: Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.
* * *la luz agonizante del crepúsculo ( liter); the fading light of duskdying person* * *
agonizante adjetivo dying
' agonizante' also found in these entries:
English:
dying
* * *agonizante adj[persona, institución] dying; [dictadura] on its last legs;tras quince días de agonizante espera after two weeks of agonized waiting* * *adj dying* * *agonizante adj: dying -
4 alegría de vivir
joie de vivre* * ** * *Ex. It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.* * ** * *Ex: It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.
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5 algo difícil
adj.a little hard.* * *(n.) = tall orderEx. It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.* * *(n.) = tall orderEx: It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.
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6 ampliación de la biblioteca
(n.) = library extensionEx. A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.* * *(n.) = library extensionEx: A new library or library extension should be considered only if the project is justified on grounds other than those of the space requirement, e.g. obsolescence.
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7 bienes de consumo duraderos
Ex. A world in which everything, not only consumer durables, has built in obsolescence, where everything is provisional and transient, may be intensely stimulating and challenging to some.* * *Ex: A world in which everything, not only consumer durables, has built in obsolescence, where everything is provisional and transient, may be intensely stimulating and challenging to some.
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8 cobertura contra
(n.) = hedge againstEx. Continuing education is more than a hedge against obsolescence and disenchantment.* * *(n.) = hedge againstEx: Continuing education is more than a hedge against obsolescence and disenchantment.
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9 contorno de utilidad
(n.) = utility contourEx. The article is entitled 'Obsolescence of special library periodicals: sampling errors and utility contours'.* * *(n.) = utility contourEx: The article is entitled 'Obsolescence of special library periodicals: sampling errors and utility contours'.
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10 curva de utilidad
(n.) = utility contourEx. The article is entitled 'Obsolescence of special library periodicals: sampling errors and utility contours'.* * *(n.) = utility contourEx: The article is entitled 'Obsolescence of special library periodicals: sampling errors and utility contours'.
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11 defecto
m.1 defect.no le veo ningún defecto a esta casa I can't see anything wrong with this housedefecto de fábrica o fabricación defect in manufacturingdefecto de forma administrative errordefecto del habla o de pronunciación speech defect o impediment2 fault, shortcoming, vice, deficiency.* * *1 (gen) defect, fault; (de una joya) imperfection, flaw2 (de persona - moral) fault, shortcoming; (- física) handicap\en defecto de for lack ofpecar por defecto to be too conservative■ al hacer la comida, pecó por defecto when she made lunch, she didn't do enoughpor defecto INFORMÁTICA defaultdefecto de pronunciación speech defectdefecto de fábrica manufacturing fault* * *noun m.1) defect2) flaw* * *SM1) [de persona] [físico] defect; [de personalidad] fault, shortcomingel defecto que tiene es su mal genio — his one fault o shortcoming is his bad temper, the one flaw in his character is his bad temper
defecto de fonación, defecto del habla, defecto de pronunciación — speech defect, speech impediment
defecto de visión, tiene un defecto de visión — he has defective eyesight
2) [de máquina, sistema] fault; [de tela, vestido, ornamento] flaw, defecttiene un defecto de fábrica o fabricación — it has a manufacturing defect o fault, it's faulty o defective
3) (Jur)4)en su defecto: Manolo, o en su defecto, Gonzalo — Manolo, or failing him o failing that, Gonzalo
por defecto — (Inform) by default
pecar por defecto —
antes no paraba de hablar y ahora peca por defecto — before, she never stopped talking, and now she's gone to the other extreme o she's gone too far the other way
* * *1)a) ( en un sistema) fault, flaw, defecteste material tiene un pequeño defecto — there's a slight flaw o defect in this material
b) ( de una persona) fault, shortcomingtiene el defecto de nunca escuchar lo que se le dice — she has the bad habit of never listening to what people say to her
2) (frml)en su defecto: presentar el carnet de identidad o, en su defecto, el pasaporte present your identity card or if this is not possible, your passport; usar un desinfectante o, en su defecto, agua limpia — use a disinfectant, or, failing that, clean water
* * *= deficiency, failing, fault, flaw, imperfection, inadequacy, shortcoming, blemish, defect, disfigurement, nick.Ex. In view of the frequency with which users could benefit from references to a broader subject this omission must be regarded as a deficiency of A/Z subject catalogue.Ex. No supervisor should be a tiresome nag, but the achievements and failings of a persons's performance deserves mention in a constructive way at timely, regular intervals.Ex. Documents and information can be lost forever by faults in inputting.Ex. The author lists 10 advantages of procuring the journals through STC, but counterbalances these by listing 14 flaws in the corporation's organisation.Ex. And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.Ex. Inadequacies in the specific A/Z subject index entry made for a subject can also occur if the indexer bases his analysis solely on the class number for that subject.Ex. He wrote to James explaining the shortcomings of his catalog.Ex. Caslon rejected the brash contrast of the later Dutch founts, and produced types that were without serious blemish, but also without much life.Ex. This book offers pithy and witty advice on how to write, defects in prose style, punctuation, and preparing a manuscript.Ex. Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.Ex. The table was purchased a year and a half ago as a conference table and has a few nicks and scratches but still looks good.----* causado por un defecto eléctrico = electrically-caused.* con todos su defectos = warts and all.* defecto congénito = congenital defect, congenital abnormality, birth defect.* defecto de diseño = design fault.* defecto del habla = speech impediment.* defecto de nacimiento = birth defect.* defecto genético = gene defect, birth defect.* defecto hereditario = birth defect.* defectos = rough edges.* defectos inherentes = inherent vice.* encontrar defectos = fault.* encontrar defectos en = find + fault with, see + faults in.* encontrarle defectos a todo = nitpick.* en su defecto = failing that/these.* faltas y defectos = faults and inadequacies, snags and pitfalls, snags and problems.* hallar defectos en = find + fault with, see + faults in.* información por defecto = default.* operación por defecto = default.* por defecto = by default, default.* sacarle defectos a todo = nitpick.* seguir trabajando aceptando un defecto = work (a)round + shortcoming.* sin defecto = untainted, unblemished.* subsanar un defecto = remedy + defect, remedy + fault.* surgir un defecto = arise + fault.* tomar por defecto = default to.* * *1)a) ( en un sistema) fault, flaw, defecteste material tiene un pequeño defecto — there's a slight flaw o defect in this material
b) ( de una persona) fault, shortcomingtiene el defecto de nunca escuchar lo que se le dice — she has the bad habit of never listening to what people say to her
2) (frml)en su defecto: presentar el carnet de identidad o, en su defecto, el pasaporte present your identity card or if this is not possible, your passport; usar un desinfectante o, en su defecto, agua limpia — use a disinfectant, or, failing that, clean water
* * *= deficiency, failing, fault, flaw, imperfection, inadequacy, shortcoming, blemish, defect, disfigurement, nick.Ex: In view of the frequency with which users could benefit from references to a broader subject this omission must be regarded as a deficiency of A/Z subject catalogue.
Ex: No supervisor should be a tiresome nag, but the achievements and failings of a persons's performance deserves mention in a constructive way at timely, regular intervals.Ex: Documents and information can be lost forever by faults in inputting.Ex: The author lists 10 advantages of procuring the journals through STC, but counterbalances these by listing 14 flaws in the corporation's organisation.Ex: And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.Ex: Inadequacies in the specific A/Z subject index entry made for a subject can also occur if the indexer bases his analysis solely on the class number for that subject.Ex: He wrote to James explaining the shortcomings of his catalog.Ex: Caslon rejected the brash contrast of the later Dutch founts, and produced types that were without serious blemish, but also without much life.Ex: This book offers pithy and witty advice on how to write, defects in prose style, punctuation, and preparing a manuscript.Ex: Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.Ex: The table was purchased a year and a half ago as a conference table and has a few nicks and scratches but still looks good.* causado por un defecto eléctrico = electrically-caused.* con todos su defectos = warts and all.* defecto congénito = congenital defect, congenital abnormality, birth defect.* defecto de diseño = design fault.* defecto del habla = speech impediment.* defecto de nacimiento = birth defect.* defecto genético = gene defect, birth defect.* defecto hereditario = birth defect.* defectos = rough edges.* defectos inherentes = inherent vice.* encontrar defectos = fault.* encontrar defectos en = find + fault with, see + faults in.* encontrarle defectos a todo = nitpick.* en su defecto = failing that/these.* faltas y defectos = faults and inadequacies, snags and pitfalls, snags and problems.* hallar defectos en = find + fault with, see + faults in.* información por defecto = default.* operación por defecto = default.* por defecto = by default, default.* sacarle defectos a todo = nitpick.* seguir trabajando aceptando un defecto = work (a)round + shortcoming.* sin defecto = untainted, unblemished.* subsanar un defecto = remedy + defect, remedy + fault.* surgir un defecto = arise + fault.* tomar por defecto = default to.* * *A1 (en un sistema) fault, flaw, defecteste material tiene un pequeño defecto there's a slight flaw o defect in this materiala todo le encuentra defectos she finds fault with everythingel plan tiene muchos defectos the plan has a lot of defects o a lot of things wrong with itun defecto en el sistema de frenos a fault o defect in the braking system2 (de una persona) faultes un defecto suyo it's one of her faults, it's a defect in her charactertiene el defecto de nunca escuchar lo que se le dice she has the bad habit of never listening to what people say to herme quiere a pesar de mis defectos he loves me in spite of my faultspecar por defecto: pecaron por defecto en las previsiones they were too conservative in their estimatesantes preparaba demasiada comida y ahora peca por defecto she always used to make too much food but now she's gone to the other extreme o too far the other wayCompuestos:manufacturing fault o defecttenía un defecto de fábrica it was faulty o defectivephysical handicapB ( frml):en su defecto: limpiar con desinfectante o, en su defecto, con agua limpia clean with disinfectant, or, failing that, use clean waterel director o, en su defecto, su secretaria the director or, in his absence o if he is not available, his secretaryCpor defecto ( Inf) by defaultconfigurar algo por defecto to configure sth by defaultopción/valor por defecto default option/value* * *
defecto sustantivo masculino
◊ defecto de fábrica manufacturing fault o defect
defecto sustantivo masculino defect, fault
defecto físico, physical defect
' defecto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adolecer
- falla
- lacra
- rectificar
- redondear
- rozar
- tara
- cecear
- ceceo
- corregir
- deficiencia
- desperfecto
- disimular
- falta
- incorregible
- limitación
- pero
- pifia
- sacar
- tapar
English:
default setting
- defect
- deficiency
- failing
- fault
- flaw
- impediment
- imperfection
- point
- redeem
- show up
- speech defect
- default
- short
* * *♦ nm1. [físico] defect (en in);no le veo ningún defecto a esta casa I can't see anything wrong with this house;siempre le saca defectos a todo he's always finding fault with everythingdefecto de fábrica manufacturing defect;defecto de fabricación manufacturing defect;defecto físico physical handicap;Der defecto de forma procedural error;defecto del habla speech impairment;defecto de pronunciación speech defect2. [moral] fault, shortcoming;su único defecto es la soberbia his only fault o flaw is his pride;tenía el defecto de llegar siempre tarde she had the bad habit of always being late♦ en su defecto loc advel arzobispo o, en su defecto, el obispo oficiará la ceremonia the ceremony will be conducted by the archbishop or, in the absence of the archbishop, by the bishop;acuda a la embajada o, en su defecto, al consulado más cercano go to the embassy or, alternatively, to the nearest consulate♦ por defecto loc adv1. Informát & Tec [automáticamente] by default;la letra que te sale por defecto es Arial the default typeface is Arial2. [tirando por lo bajo]más vale pecar por exceso que por defecto too much is better than not enough* * *m1 defect; moral fault2 INFOR default3:en defecto de for lack of, for want of;en su defecto failing that* * *defecto nm1) : defect, flaw, shortcoming2)en su defecto : lacking that, in the absence of that* * *defecto n1. (en general) defect / fault2. (moral) fault3. (en ropa) flaw -
12 desperfecto
m.1 damage (deterioro).pagar los desperfectos ocasionados to pay for the damage causedsufrir desperfectos to get damaged2 flaw, blemish, imperfection, taint.* * *1 (daño) damage2 (defecto) flaw, defect\causar desperfectos to damage, cause damagesufrir desperfectos to get damaged* * *SM flaw, imperfection* * *a) ( daño)b) ( defecto) flaw* * *= imperfection, disfigurement, nick.Ex. And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.Ex. Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.Ex. The table was purchased a year and a half ago as a conference table and has a few nicks and scratches but still looks good.* * *a) ( daño)b) ( defecto) flaw* * *= imperfection, disfigurement, nick.Ex: And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.
Ex: Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.Ex: The table was purchased a year and a half ago as a conference table and has a few nicks and scratches but still looks good.* * *1(daño): sufrir un desperfecto mecánico to have a mechanical breakdownno ha sufrido desperfecto alguno it hasn't been damaged at all, it hasn't suffered any damageesto podría causar desperfectos en el aparato this could damage the appliance o cause damage to the appliancecausaron muchos desperfectos en las instalaciones they caused a lot of damage2 (defecto) flawartículos con pequeños desperfectos slight seconds, slightly flawed articles* * *
desperfecto sustantivo masculino
desperfecto sustantivo masculino
1 (tara, fallo) flaw, imperfection
2 (daño leve) damage
' desperfecto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
remiendo
English:
fault
- flaw
* * *desperfecto nm1. [deterioro] damage;el paquete llegó con desperfectos the package was damaged when it arrived;pagar los desperfectos ocasionados to pay for the damage caused;sufrir desperfectos to get damaged2. [defecto] flaw, imperfection* * *m1 ( defecto) flaw2 ( daño) damage* * *desperfecto nm1) defecto: flaw, defect2) : damage* * *desperfecto n (defecto) flaw -
13 dicha de vivir
Ex. It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.* * *Ex: It is a tall order for information workers to avoid objective obsolescence and subjective burnout, and enhance the joie de vivre of the work setting.
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14 en la era digital
= in the digital era, in the digital ageEx. In the digital era, librarians may need to develop ongoing programs to counter recurring technical obsolescence.Ex. Now, in the digital age, authorship is more and more diffuse.* * *= in the digital era, in the digital ageEx: In the digital era, librarians may need to develop ongoing programs to counter recurring technical obsolescence.
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15 estancado
adj.stagnant, bogged-down, deadlocked, in the doldrums.past part.past participle of spanish verb: estancar.* * *1→ link=estancar estancar► adjetivo1 (agua) stagnant2 figurado (asunto, negocio) at a standstill; (negociaciones) deadlocked; (persona) stuck, bogged down* * *ADJ1) [agua] stagnant2) [negociaciones] at a standstill* * *- da adjetivoa) < agua> stagnantb) ( detenido)c) ( con un problema) stuck, bogged down* * *= stagnant, stagnating, moribund, in (the) doldrums.Ex. Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.Ex. Library budgets have stopped growing in the present climate of a stagnating economy.Ex. Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.Ex. Thanks to the skewed-up policies of the state government the state's finances are in doldrums.----* agua estancada = stagnant water.* quedarse estancado = stagnate.* * *- da adjetivoa) < agua> stagnantb) ( detenido)c) ( con un problema) stuck, bogged down* * *= stagnant, stagnating, moribund, in (the) doldrums.Ex: Rejuvenation of listless, stagnant, or failing library operations is possible through renewal methods dependent on strengthening the communication function.
Ex: Library budgets have stopped growing in the present climate of a stagnating economy.Ex: Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.Ex: Thanks to the skewed-up policies of the state government the state's finances are in doldrums.* agua estancada = stagnant water.* quedarse estancado = stagnate.* * *estancado -da1 ‹agua› stagnant2(detenido): las negociaciones están estancadas negotiations are at a standstill3 (con un problema) stuck, bogged down* * *
Del verbo estancar: ( conjugate estancar)
estancado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
estancado
estancar
estancado◊ -da adjetivo
b) ( detenido):
estancado,-a adjetivo
1 (agua) stagnant
2 (situación) static: la investigación está estancada, the investigation is at a standstill
tu madre se quedó estancada en los años sesenta, your mother is stuck back in the sixties
estancar verbo transitivo
1 (agua) hold back
2 fig (un asunto) to block
(proceso, investigación) to bring to a standstill
' estancado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encharcada
- encharcado
- estancada
English:
stagnant
* * *estancado, -a adj1. [agua] stagnant2. [economía] stagnant;[situación] at an impasse, in (a) deadlock; [negociación] in (a) deadlock, at a standstill; [proyecto] at a standstillen este trabajo estoy estancado I'm in a rut in this job* * *adj agua stagnant; figat a standstill* * *estancado, -da adj: stagnant -
16 estudio clásico
(n.) = classic studyEx. This is a classic study, important because, for the first time, procedures were established and conclusions drawn about obsolescence rates for general classes of books.* * *(n.) = classic studyEx: This is a classic study, important because, for the first time, procedures were established and conclusions drawn about obsolescence rates for general classes of books.
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17 imperfección
f.1 imperfection, deficiency, faultiness.2 defect, blemish, imperfection.3 blemish, shortcoming, fault.* * *1 imperfection2 (defecto) defect, fault* * *SF1) (=cualidad) imperfection2) (=fallo) flaw, fault* * *a) ( defecto - en tela) flaw; (- en mecanismo) defectb) ( cualidad) imperfection* * *= imperfection, disfigurement.Ex. And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.Ex. Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.* * *a) ( defecto - en tela) flaw; (- en mecanismo) defectb) ( cualidad) imperfection* * *= imperfection, disfigurement.Ex: And some of those imperfections are a result of the LC subject headings, the syndetic structure, the lack of cross-references, the obsolescence of terminology, and all the other criticisms.
Ex: Owners of rare and valuable books face a special dilemma -- identification marks can be disfigurements and actually reduce the value of the books.* * *pequeñas imperfecciones del rostro slight facial blemishes2 (cualidad) imperfection* * *
imperfección sustantivo femenino
( en mecanismo) defect
imperfección sustantivo femenino
1 imperfection
2 (tara) defect, fault
' imperfección' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
falta
- tacha
- disimular
- mancha
English:
blemish
- defect
- flaw
- imperfection
* * *imperfección nf1. [cualidad] imperfection2. [defecto] flaw, defect* * *f1 ( defecto) imperfection, flaw2 ( cualidad) imperfection* * *imperfección nf, pl - ciones1) : imperfection2) defecto: defect, flaw -
18 inestabilidad
f.instability.* * *1 instability, unsteadiness\inestabilidad atmosférica changeable weather* * *noun f.* * *SF instability, unsteadiness* * *a) (de edificio, estructura) instabilityb) (de país, gobierno) instabilityc) (Psic) instability, lack of stabilityd) (Meteo) instability, changeability* * *= volatility, precariousness, insecurity.Ex. The rapid obsolescence of technology, the volatility of ephemeral standards and the high cost of maintenance have underscored the importance of adopting mainstream products and standards of the commercial market.Ex. In the 1980s, both groups became subject to greater instability, an increasing precariousness of contracts and decreases in real wages.Ex. Both staff and users may suffer from fear, insecurity and general apprehension of new technology.----* inestabilidad política = political instability.* inestabilidad sísmica = seismic instability.* * *a) (de edificio, estructura) instabilityb) (de país, gobierno) instabilityc) (Psic) instability, lack of stabilityd) (Meteo) instability, changeability* * *= volatility, precariousness, insecurity.Ex: The rapid obsolescence of technology, the volatility of ephemeral standards and the high cost of maintenance have underscored the importance of adopting mainstream products and standards of the commercial market.
Ex: In the 1980s, both groups became subject to greater instability, an increasing precariousness of contracts and decreases in real wages.Ex: Both staff and users may suffer from fear, insecurity and general apprehension of new technology.* inestabilidad política = political instability.* inestabilidad sísmica = seismic instability.* * *1 (de un edificio) instability; (de una estructura) unsteadiness, instability2 (de un país, gobierno) instabilityun período de inestabilidad económica a period of economic instability3 ( Psic) instability, lack of stability4 ( Meteo) instability, changeability* * *
inestabilidad sustantivo femenino
instability
inestabilidad sustantivo femenino instability
' inestabilidad' also found in these entries:
English:
instability
- shakiness
- unsteadiness
* * *1. [de construcción] instability2. [de régimen, economía] instability3. [de carácter] instability4. [de tiempo] changeability* * *f instability* * *: instability, unsteadiness -
19 lista de lecturas recomendadas
(n.) = reading list, select list, recommended reading listEx. These packages permit more efficient searching and the reformatting of search results into, say, reading lists and bibliographies.Ex. A 'reading list' or a 'select list' would be a more accurate descriptor of many items pretentiously labelled 'bibliographies'.Ex. The rate of obsolescence is high because recommended reading lists for courses change regularly.* * *(n.) = reading list, select list, recommended reading listEx: These packages permit more efficient searching and the reformatting of search results into, say, reading lists and bibliographies.
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20 moribundo
adj.dying.m.dying person, moribund, goner.* * *► adjetivo1 moribund► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 moribund* * *moribundo, -a1. ADJ1) [persona] dyingestaba moribundo — he was dying, he was at death's door
2) [proceso, negocio] moribundel régimen está moribundo — the regime is moribund o on the way out
2.SM / F dying person* * *I- da adjetivo dying, moribund (frml)II* * *= dying, moribund.Ex. The article 'The librarian in the hospice' describes how the librarian seeks to support St Christopher's Hospice staff in caring for dying patients while also handling many requests from health-care workers in the UK and abroad for information.Ex. Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.* * *I- da adjetivo dying, moribund (frml)II* * *= dying, moribund.Ex: The article 'The librarian in the hospice' describes how the librarian seeks to support St Christopher's Hospice staff in caring for dying patients while also handling many requests from health-care workers in the UK and abroad for information.
Ex: Libraries must show that they are not moribund institutions sinking into obsolescence but community catalysts.* * *dying, moribund ( frml)está moribundo he's dying, he's at death's dooruna industria moribunda a dying o moribund industrymasculine, femininedying man ( o woman etc)* * *
moribundo◊ -da adjetivo
dying, moribund (frml)
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
dying man (o woman etc)
moribundo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino moribund, dying: encontramos un perro moribundo al lado de la carretera, we found a dying dog at the side of the road
' moribundo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
moribunda
- agonía
English:
dying
* * *moribundo, -a♦ adjdying;un paciente moribundo a dying patient♦ nm,fdying man, f dying woman;los moribundos the dying* * *I adj dyingII m, moribunda f dying man/woman* * *moribundo, -da adj: dying, moribundmoribundo, -da n: dying person* * *moribundo adj dying
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OBSOLESCENCE — Qu’une technique nouvelle jugée plus «rentable» se répande aux dépens d’une technique utilisée antérieurement, qu’un équipement nouveau devienne disponible et donne au travail une productivité plus élevée en abaissant les coûts de production, les … Encyclopédie Universelle
obsolescence — ob‧so‧les‧cence [ˌɒbsəˈlesns ǁ ˌɑːb ] noun [uncountable] when a product, system etc is becoming no longer useful because something better is available, possible etc: • Now markets are subject to the faster obsolescence of products due to greater … Financial and business terms
obsolescence — ob·so·les·cence /ˌäb sə les əns/ n: a loss in the utility or value of property that results over time from intrinsic limitations (as outmoded facilities) or external circumstances ◇ Obsolescence is usu. distinguished from depreciation and… … Law dictionary
obsolescence — (n.) 1809; see OBSOLESCENT (Cf. obsolescent) + ENCE (Cf. ence). Phrase Planned obsolescence coined 1932, revived as a disparaging term 1950s … Etymology dictionary
Obsolescence — Ob so*les cence, n. [See {Obsolescent}.] The state of becoming obsolete. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Obsolescence — Obsolete redirects here. For the album by Fear Factory, see Obsolete (album). Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an object, service or practice is no longer wanted even though it may still be in good working order. Obsolescence… … Wikipedia
Obsolescence — Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Obsolescence », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) L’obsolescence[1] est le fait pour un produit d’être dépassé, et donc de perdre une partie de sa valeur en raison de la seule… … Wikipédia en Français
obsolescence — A fall in the value of an asset as a result of its age. For example, plant and equipment may not have actually worn out but may have become out of date because technology has advanced and more efficient plant has become available. It also applies … Big dictionary of business and management
obsolescence — noun Date: circa 1828 the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly obsolete < the gradual obsolescence of machinery > < reduced to obsolescence > … New Collegiate Dictionary
obsolescence — n. built in; planned obsolescence * * * [ˌɒbsə les(ə)ns] planned obsolescence built in … Combinatory dictionary
obsolescence — ob|so|les|cence [ˌɔbsəˈlesəns US ˌa:b ] n [U] 1.) when something becomes old fashioned and no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented 2.) planned/built in obsolescence when a product is designed so that it will soon… … Dictionary of contemporary English