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deficiency [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 1, English, deficiency
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance
1, record 1, French, insuffisance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- découvert 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9couvert
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 2, English, deficiency
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
State in which one or more bones of a limb are totally absent, partially absent or hypoplastic. 1, record 2, English, - deficiency
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deficiency: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - deficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anomalie
1, record 2, French, anomalie
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État dans lequel un ou plusieurs os d'un membre sont totalement absents, partiellement absents ou hypoplasiques. 1, record 2, French, - anomalie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anomalie : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - anomalie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 3, English, deficiency
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In medicine, a shortage of a substance (such as a vitamin or mineral) needed by the body. 1, record 3, English, - deficiency
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carence
1, record 3, French, carence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Manque] ou insuffisance d'un ou de plusieurs éléments indispensables à l'équilibre ou au développement d'un organisme. 2, record 3, French, - carence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malnutrition par carence. 3, record 3, French, - carence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Dietética
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- deficiencia
1, record 3, Spanish, deficiencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carencia de aportes adecuados para satisfacer las necesidades nutricionales, enzimáticas o ambientales de forma que si la situación se prolonga, se compromete el desarrollo, crecimiento o las funciones fisiológicas de un organismo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - deficiencia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Environmental Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 4, English, deficiency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
absence of something essential; incompleteness. 2, record 4, English, - deficiency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Environmental Assessment] Panel may prepare a list of deficiencies and clarifications required and forward this to the proponent for rectification. 3, record 4, English, - deficiency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Droit environnemental
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lacune
1, record 4, French, lacune
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les quatre priorités des appels de service sont : Grande urgence : une lacune ou une panne qui exige une attention immédiate afin de réduire le potentiel de danger pour les occupants, le grand public, l'environnement ou l'installation [...] 2, record 4, French, - lacune
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot deficiency recoupe l'idée d'une lacune qui, sans compromettre nécessairement la fonction, ne respecte pas les exigences, les spécifications ou les normes régissant l'accomplissement de cette fonction. Cette lacune a son origine à l'étape de la conception (calcul de la pièce, choix du matériau, etc.), et non à celle de la fabrication. 3, record 4, French, - lacune
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Derecho ambiental
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- deficiencia
1, record 4, Spanish, deficiencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 5, English, deficiency
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Those who score high reflect superior ability and achievement. Those who score low reveal deficiencies. 2, record 5, English, - deficiency
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- faiblesse
1, record 5, French, faiblesse
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a souvent affirmé en outre que la révélation aux élèves de leurs propres faiblesses constitue une motivation à l'effort. 1, record 5, French, - faiblesse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deficiencia
1, record 5, Spanish, deficiencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- falta 1, record 5, Spanish, falta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 6, English, deficiency
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inadequacy in the assets 2, record 6, English, inadequacy%20in%20the%20assets
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount by which the liabilities of an enterprise exceed its assets. 3, record 6, English, - deficiency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance de l'actif
1, record 6, French, insuffisance%20de%20l%27actif
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- insuffisance d'actif 2, record 6, French, insuffisance%20d%27actif
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excédent de la valeur comptable du passif d'une société sur la valeur comptable de son actif, provoquant une situation où les fonds propres deviennent négatifs. 3, record 6, French, - insuffisance%20de%20l%27actif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 7, English, deficiency
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déficit
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9ficit
correct, masculine 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 1998-02-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- short measure 1, record 8, English, short%20measure
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- deficiency 1, record 8, English, deficiency
- deficiency in measure 1, record 8, English, deficiency%20in%20measure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- déchet
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9chet
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-09-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- deficiency 1, record 9, English, deficiency
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paragraph 189(2), Excise Act. 1, record 9, English, - deficiency
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- manque
1, record 9, French, manque
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur l'accise, paragraphe 189(2). 1, record 9, French, - manque
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-05-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 10, English, deficiency
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lack of compliance with an environmental law, regulation or corporate policy. 1, record 10, English, - deficiency
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- déficience
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9ficience
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut de se conformer à une loi, à un règlement ou à une politique d'entreprise en matière d'environnement. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9ficience
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-09-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 11, English, deficiency
correct, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An item of work to be rectified in order for the work to conform to the contract documents. 1, record 11, English, - deficiency
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) and definition approved by the committee set up by the Centre international GP to study the terminology related to major project management. 2, record 11, English, - deficiency
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- travaux à compléter
1, record 11, French, travaux%20%C3%A0%20compl%C3%A9ter
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- travaux non acceptables 1, record 11, French, travaux%20non%20acceptables
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- travaux non conformes 1, record 11, French, travaux%20non%20conformes
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travaux qui doivent être rectifiés pour les rendre conformes aux documents contractuels. 1, record 11, French, - travaux%20%C3%A0%20compl%C3%A9ter
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) et définition approuvés par le comité chargé par le Centre international GP d'étudier les termes de la gestion des grands projets. 2, record 11, French, - travaux%20%C3%A0%20compl%C3%A9ter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-07-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- deficiency
1, record 12, English, deficiency
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- déficit
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9ficit
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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