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at inquiry [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Military Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 1, English, inquiry
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- inq 2, record 1, English, inq
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enquiry 3, record 1, English, enquiry
correct, Great Britain
- investigation 3, record 1, English, investigation
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seeking for information. 4, record 1, English, - inquiry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inquiry; inq: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - inquiry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Droit militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 1, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick, Ontario, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- enq 2, record 1, French, enq
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen de procédure qui consiste à recueillir des témoignages et des informations dans l'intérêt de la vérité. 3, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du PAJLO. 4, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
enquête; enq : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
- Derecho militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación
1, record 1, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- indagación 1, record 1, Spanish, indagaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 2, English, inquiry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure used for the purpose of drawing the attention of the Senate, through debate, to a particular matter. 1, record 2, English, - inquiry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An inquiry does not lead to a decision of the Senate and is dropped from the Order Paper once debate concludes. 1, record 2, English, - inquiry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interpellation
1, record 2, French, interpellation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure visant à attirer l’attention du Sénat sur une question particulière au moyen d’un débat. 1, record 2, French, - interpellation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’interpellation ne mène pas à une décision du Sénat et elle est rayée du Feuilleton une fois le débat terminé. 1, record 2, French, - interpellation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interpelación
1, record 2, Spanish, interpelaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 3, English, inquiry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the case is reviewed by the Tribunal. 1, record 3, English, - inquiry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- instruction
1, record 3, French, instruction
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'affaire est examinée par le Tribunal. 1, record 3, French, - instruction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 4, English, inquiry
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- investigation 1, record 4, English, investigation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A close examination of a matter in a search for information or truth. 1, record 4, English, - inquiry
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 4, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche effectuée dans le but de réunir des informations ou des éléments de preuve qui permettront à la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne de prendre une décision éclairée sur un sujet d'intérêt public. 1, record 4, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- query
1, record 5, English, query
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inquiry 1, record 5, English, inquiry
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A request for information on a term or terms entered at a terminal. 1, record 5, English, - query
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
query; inquiry: terms officially approved by the Terminology Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada. 2, record 5, English, - query
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- demande
1, record 5, French, demande
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'ensemble des termes qui font l'objet d'une interrogation. 1, record 5, French, - demande
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
demande : terme uniformisé par la Direction de la terminologie, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 2, record 5, French, - demande
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- query
1, record 6, English, query
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inquiry 2, record 6, English, inquiry
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A request to extract data directly or to derive them from a database, based on specified conditions. 3, record 6, English, - query
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: A request to a reservation system for availability of a seat on a specific flight. 3, record 6, English, - query
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
query: term reproduced with the permission of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 4, record 6, English, - query
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
query: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 4, record 6, English, - query
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- interrogation
1, record 6, French, interrogation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- requête 2, record 6, French, requ%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Demande, définie par des conditions particulières, afin d'extraire des données, directement ou par traitement, à partir d'une base de données. 3, record 6, French, - interrogation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : dans un système de réservation, demande pour connaître la disponibilité des places sur un vol particulier. 3, record 6, French, - interrogation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interrogation : terme reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 4, record 6, French, - interrogation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
interrogation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. 4, record 6, French, - interrogation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- consulta
1, record 6, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- interrogación 2, record 6, Spanish, interrogaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- petición 3, record 6, Spanish, petici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- solicitud 3, record 6, Spanish, solicitud
feminine noun
- pregunta 3, record 6, Spanish, pregunta
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de investigar un dato determinado. 4, record 6, Spanish, - consulta
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- survey
1, record 7, English, survey
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- inquiry 2, record 7, English, inquiry
correct
- statistical inquiry 2, record 7, English, statistical%20inquiry
correct
- statistical survey 3, record 7, English, statistical%20survey
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of information about characteristics of interest from some or all units of a population using well-defined concepts, methods and procedures, and the compilation of such information into a useful summary form. 2, record 7, English, - survey
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 7, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sondage 2, record 7, French, sondage
correct, masculine noun
- enquête statistique 3, record 7, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20statistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode consistant d'une part, à recueillir des données sur les caractéristiques à étudier d'une population ou de certains membres de cette population en fonction de définitions, de méthodes et de règles clairement définies et, d'autre part, à exploiter ces données et à les présenter sous une forme sommaire facile à utiliser. 1, record 7, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «sondage» est aussi utilisé au sens d'«échantillonnage». 1, record 7, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- encuesta
1, record 7, Spanish, encuesta
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- encuesta estadística 2, record 7, Spanish, encuesta%20estad%C3%ADstica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Averiguación abierta a la población en general o cerrada a un determinado sector de ella, para recabar cierta información por medio de un cuestionario. 2, record 7, Spanish, - encuesta
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-12-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- enquiry
1, record 8, English, enquiry
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- inquiry 2, record 8, English, inquiry
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enquiry is a frequently used approach to collecting audit evidence. Auditors conduct enquiry by seeking information from knowledgeable persons throughout every stage of an audit. 3, record 8, English, - enquiry
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prise de renseignements
1, record 8, French, prise%20de%20renseignements
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- demande de renseignements 1, record 8, French, demande%20de%20renseignements
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de contrôle qui consiste, pour le professionnel comptable, à poser des questions à des personnes bien informées en vue d'obtenir des renseignements pertinents qui, outre les informations verbales, peuvent se présenter sous forme de listes, de tableaux ou d'autres documents. 1, record 8, French, - prise%20de%20renseignements
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-06-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 9, English, inquiry
correct, federal act
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On receipt of the request, the Minister may take one or more of the following measures: request of the Governor in Council that an inquiry be held under section 178 ... 1, record 9, English, - inquiry
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term found in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2001 2, record 9, English, - inquiry
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 9, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, federal act, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ministre peut, sur réception de la demande, demander au gouverneur en conseil la tenue de l'enquête prévue à l'article 178 [...] 1, record 9, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré de la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés, 2001. 2, record 9, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación
1, record 9, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- indagación 1, record 9, Spanish, indagaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-01-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Exchanges
- Telephone Services
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- information call
1, record 10, English, information%20call
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- inquiry 2, record 10, English, inquiry
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Centraux téléphoniques
- Services téléphoniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- demande de renseignements
1, record 10, French, demande%20de%20renseignements
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- appel à l'Assistance-annuaire 2, record 10, French, appel%20%C3%A0%20l%27Assistance%2Dannuaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- appel pour demande de renseignements
- demande de renseignement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- at inquiry
1, record 11, English, at%20inquiry
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 11, English, - at%20inquiry
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- à l'enquête
1, record 11, French, %C3%A0%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- au cours de l'enquête 1, record 11, French, au%20cours%20de%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte
correct
- pendant l'enquête 1, record 11, French, pendant%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte
correct
- lors de l'enquête 1, record 11, French, lors%20de%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-04-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 12, English, inquiry
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General meaning. 1, record 12, English, - inquiry
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- question
1, record 12, French, question
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sens général. 1, record 12, French, - question
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-04-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 13, English, inquiry
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- query 1, record 13, English, query
correct, noun
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- demande de renseignements
1, record 13, French, demande%20de%20renseignements
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- demande de renseignement 1, record 13, French, demande%20de%20renseignement
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-07-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 14, English, inquiry
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An invitation from one or more members to a minister or to the government to explain some aspect of policy. 1, record 14, English, - inquiry
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- demande de renseignements
1, record 14, French, demande%20de%20renseignements
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Demande d'explication adressée par un ou plusieurs députés à un ministre ou au gouvernement sur un aspect de sa politique. 1, record 14, French, - demande%20de%20renseignements
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-04-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- inquiry 1, record 15, English, inquiry
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 15, French, enqu%C3%AAte
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
méthode active d'enseignement qui fournit aux élèves des occasions d'acquérir des procédés par lesquels ils peuvent recueillir des informations sur le monde qui les entoure; nécessite un niveau d'interaction profond entre l'apprenant ou l'apprenante, l'enseignant ou l'enseignante, les ressources, le contenu et l'environnement pédagogique. Les élèves prennent une part active à la démarche d'apprentissage et de créativité. 1, record 15, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Approches pédagogiques : Infrastructure pour la pratique de l'enseignement, ministère de l'Éducation de la Saskatchewan, 1993. 1, record 15, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1984-10-12
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- inquiry 1, record 16, English, inquiry
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- intérêt des acheteurs
1, record 16, French, int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20des%20acheteurs
officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- intérêt de la part des acheteurs 1, record 16, French, int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20de%20la%20part%20des%20acheteurs
officially approved
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ceux-ci s'informent des prix, de la qualité, etc. Ce n'est pas la demande 1, record 16, French, - int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20des%20acheteurs
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le comité d'uniformisation linguistique de la section Agriculture 1, record 16, French, - int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20des%20acheteurs
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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