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Man [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylprop-2-enenitrile
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- methacrylonitrile 2, record 1, English, methacrylonitrile
correct
- MAN 3, record 1, English, MAN
see observation
- MAN 3, record 1, English, MAN
- isopropene cyanide 2, record 1, English, isopropene%20cyanide
former designation, correct
- isopropenylnitrile 2, record 1, English, isopropenylnitrile
former designation, correct
- methylacrylonitrile 4, record 1, English, methylacrylonitrile
former designation, correct
- 2-methylacrylonitrile 1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylacrylonitrile
former designation, correct
- alpha-methylacrylonitrile 2, record 1, English, alpha%2Dmethylacrylonitrile
former designation, correct
- 2-methylpropenenitrile 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropenenitrile
former designation, correct
- 2-methyl-2-propenenitrile 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2Dpropenenitrile
former designation, correct
- 2-cyano-1-propene 1, record 1, English, 2%2Dcyano%2D1%2Dpropene
former designation, avoid
- 2-cyanopropene-1 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dcyanopropene%2D1
former designation, avoid
- methyl acrylonitrile 5, record 1, English, methyl%20acrylonitrile
former designation, avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A chemical compound in the form of a clear, colorless liquid, used in vinyl nitrile monomer, copolymer with sterene, butadiene, elastomers, coatings, and in plastics. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-methylprop-2-enenitrile: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name. 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
MAN: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the commercial designations RCRA waste number U152 and USAF ST-40. 7, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The prefix "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 7, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H5N 7, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denenitrile
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-methylacrylonitrile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylprop-2-ènenitrile
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A8nenitrile
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthacrylonitrile 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thacrylonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylprop-2-ènenitrile : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A8nenitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H5N 3, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A8nenitrile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- metropolitan area network
1, record 2, English, metropolitan%20area%20network
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MAN 1, record 2, English, MAN
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A network for connecting local area networks located in the same urban area. 2, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A MAN generally operates at a higher speed than the networks interconnected, crosses administrative boundaries, and supports several access methods. 2, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
metropolitan area network; MAN: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]; term and abbreviation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and reproduced with its permission. 3, record 2, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau métropolitain
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAN 2, record 2, French, MAN
correct, standardized
- RM 3, record 2, French, RM
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réseau urbain 4, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20urbain
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau dont le but est de réunir des réseaux locaux situés dans une même agglomération urbaine. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un réseau métropolitain fonctionne généralement à des vitesses plus élevées que les réseaux qui y sont connectés, traverse des limites administratives et peut utiliser plusieurs méthodes d'accès. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réseau métropolitain; MAN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]; terme normalisé par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reproduit avec son autorisation. 6, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
réseau métropolitain; RM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 7, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de área metropolitana
1, record 2, Spanish, red%20de%20%C3%A1rea%20metropolitana
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAN 1, record 2, Spanish, MAN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Red de alta velocidad que cubre un área geográfica extensa. 1, record 2, Spanish, - red%20de%20%C3%A1rea%20metropolitana
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es una evolución del concepto de LAN (red de área local), pues involucra un área más grande como puede ser un área metropolitana. 1, record 2, Spanish, - red%20de%20%C3%A1rea%20metropolitana
Record 3 - external organization data 2010-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metropolitan area network
1, record 3, English, metropolitan%20area%20network
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MAN 1, record 3, English, MAN
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
network for connecting local area networks located in the same urban area 1, record 3, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A MAN generally operates at a higher speed than the networks interconnected, crosses administrative boundaries, and supports several access methods. 1, record 3, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
metropolitan area network; MAN: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 3, English, - metropolitan%20area%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau métropolitain
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MAN 1, record 3, French, MAN
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réseau dont le but est de réunir des réseaux locaux situés dans une même agglomération urbaine 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un réseau métropolitain fonctionne généralement à des vitesses plus élevées que les réseaux qui y sont connectés, traverse des limites administratives et peut utiliser plusieurs méthodes d'accès. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réseau métropolitain; MAN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-9:1995]. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-07-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 4, English, man
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marker or pile of rocks. 1, record 4, English, - man
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Possibly a navigation guide. Used in Nfld. 1, record 4, English, - man
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 4, English, - man
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 4, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - cairn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisée par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - cairn
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- non-commissioned member
1, record 5, English, non%2Dcommissioned%20member
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NCM 2, record 5, English, NCM
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- other ranks 3, record 5, English, other%20ranks
former designation, correct, plural
- OR 3, record 5, English, OR
former designation, correct, plural
- OR 3, record 5, English, OR
- man 4, record 5, English, man
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any person, other than an officer, who is enroled in, or who pursuant to law is attached or seconded otherwise than as an officer to, the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - non%2Dcommissioned%20member
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-commissioned member; NCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 5, English, - non%2Dcommissioned%20member
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Officer and non-commissioned member of Her Majesty's Forces. 6, record 5, English, - non%2Dcommissioned%20member
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- militaire du rang
1, record 5, French, militaire%20du%20rang
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MR 2, record 5, French, MR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- personnel non officier 3, record 5, French, personnel%20non%20officier
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PNO 3, record 5, French, PNO
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PNO 3, record 5, French, PNO
- gradés et soldats 4, record 5, French, grad%C3%A9s%20et%20soldats
former designation, correct, masculine noun, plural
- non-officiers 3, record 5, French, non%2Dofficiers
former designation, correct, masculine noun, plural
- NO 3, record 5, French, NO
former designation, correct, masculine noun, plural
- NO 3, record 5, French, NO
- homme 5, record 5, French, homme
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne, autre qu'un officier, qui est enrôlée dans les Forces canadiennes ou qui, selon la loi, est affectée ou détachée auprès de celles-ci. 4, record 5, French, - militaire%20du%20rang
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la codification administrative de la nouvelle version de la Loi sur la défense nationale de décembre 1988. 5, record 5, French, - militaire%20du%20rang
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
militaire du rang ; MR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 5, French, - militaire%20du%20rang
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Officier et militaire du rang des forces de Sa Majesté. 7, record 5, French, - militaire%20du%20rang
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- suboficiales y tropa
1, record 5, Spanish, suboficiales%20y%20tropa
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- manual
1, record 6, English, manual
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- man 1, record 6, English, man
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manual; man: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 6, English, - manual
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- manuel
1, record 6, French, manuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- man 1, record 6, French, man
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manuel; man : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 6, French, - manuel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Military Administration
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 7, English, man
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...preference in manning new lines or extensions will be given to trainmen.... 2, record 7, English, - man
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Administration militaire
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- doter en personnel
1, record 7, French, doter%20en%20personnel
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour la dotation en personnel des lignes nouvelles ou prolongées, la préférence est accordée aux agents de train [...] 1, record 7, French, - doter%20en%20personnel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
- Administración militar
- Contratación de personal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-05-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 8, English, man
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of operating a piece of equipment. 1, record 8, English, - man
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Matériel militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- servir
1, record 8, French, servir
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de faire fonctionner une pièce d'équipement. 1, record 8, French, - servir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - servir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-05-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 9, English, man
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To be in a position or location. 1, record 9, English, - man
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- occuper
1, record 9, French, occuper
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se trouver dans un poste ou un lieu. 1, record 9, French, - occuper
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition retenus par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - occuper
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-09-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Special Water Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 10, English, man
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When it is impossible to keep the towed vessel manned. Manning of the boats. Manning of the fleet 1, record 10, English, - man
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- embarquer du personnel 1, record 10, French, embarquer%20du%20personnel
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
quand il n'est pas possible d'embarquer du personnel à bord du navire remorqué 1, record 10, French, - embarquer%20du%20personnel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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