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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Negotiable Instruments (Commercial Law)
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- on demand
1, record 1, English, on%20demand
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- on presentation 2, record 1, English, on%20presentation
correct
- on site 2, record 1, English, on%20site
correct
- at sight 3, record 1, English, at%20sight
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Effets de commerce (Droit)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à vue
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20vue
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sur demande 2, record 1, French, sur%20demande
correct, Canada
- sur présentation 3, record 1, French, sur%20pr%C3%A9sentation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un effet de commerce payable dès que le bénéficiaire prie le souscripteur ou le tiré de le faire. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, on trouve l'expression payable à vue comme équivalent de payable on demand dans la Loi sur les banques. Toutefois, la Loi sur les lettres de change distingue les effets expressément payables à vue des effets payables sur demande ou sur présentation; les premiers entrent dans la catégorie des effets payables à terme (ou à une échéance susceptible d'être déterminée), pour lesquels le débiteur jouit d'un délai de grâce de trois jours, alors que les effets payables sur demande ou sur présentation ne donnent pas lieu à ce délai. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20vue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Instrumentos negociables (Derecho mercantil)
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- a la vista
1, record 1, Spanish, a%20la%20vista
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- a presentación 2, record 1, Spanish, a%20presentaci%C3%B3n
correct
- a simple requerimiento 2, record 1, Spanish, a%20simple%20requerimiento
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pagadero a su presentación: librar una letra a la vista. 3, record 1, Spanish, - a%20la%20vista
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gun sight
1, record 2, English, gun%20sight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sight 1, record 2, English, sight
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An optical [device] used by a gunner for observation and for firing with a main weapon. 1, record 2, English, - gun%20sight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- viseur
1, record 2, French, viseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif optique dont se sert un tireur pour observer et tirer à une arme principale. 1, record 2, French, - viseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viseur : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - viseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos ópticos
- Cañones (Ejército de tierra)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- visor
1, record 2, Spanish, visor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En algunas armas de fuego, dispositivo óptico que ayuda a establecer la puntería o a corregirla. 1, record 2, Spanish, - visor
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 3, English, sight
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sight: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - sight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mire
1, record 3, French, mire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mire : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - mire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aim
1, record 4, English, aim
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sight 2, record 4, English, sight
correct, verb
- point 3, record 4, English, point
correct, verb
- take aim 2, record 4, English, take%20aim
correct
- target 3, record 4, English, target
correct, verb
- lay on 4, record 4, English, lay%20on
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to aim a gun 5, record 4, English, - aim
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
to lay a gun sight on, to lay on to a tank 6, record 4, English, - aim
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
to aim on a second reference object 7, record 4, English, - aim
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- viser
1, record 4, French, viser
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pointer 2, record 4, French, pointer
correct
- prendre sa mire 3, record 4, French, prendre%20sa%20mire
correct, obsolete
- mirer 4, record 4, French, mirer
correct, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Regarder attentivement (un but, une cible), afin de l'atteindre d'un coup, d'un projectile. 4, record 4, French, - viser
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
viser une cible 5, record 4, French, - viser
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
viser sur l'objectif 6, record 4, French, - viser
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
pointer une arme sur une cible 7, record 4, French, - viser
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Adquisición del objetivo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- visar
1, record 4, Spanish, visar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- apuntar 1, record 4, Spanish, apuntar
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dirigir la puntería de un arma […] 1, record 4, Spanish, - visar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- eyesight
1, record 5, English, eyesight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sight 2, record 5, English, sight
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proper time for cataract removal is determined by the patient's eyesight, general health, and convenience. 3, record 5, English, - eyesight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vue
1, record 5, French, vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sens particulier qui permet de percevoir la couleur, la forme, la position, etc. d'objets quand la lumière provenant de ces objets stimule la rétine de l'œil. 1, record 5, French, - vue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vista
1, record 5, Spanish, vista
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 6, English, sight
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a variety of devices, mechanical or optical, designed to assist in aiming a firearm. 2, record 6, English, - sight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sights are classified under four general categories: open sights, aperture sights, optical sights, and collimator or lensatic sights. 2, record 6, English, - sight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de visée
1, record 6, French, dispositif%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- organe de visée 2, record 6, French, organe%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mécanique ou optique conçu pour effectuer la visée d'une arme à feu. 3, record 6, French, - dispositif%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils sont classés selon quatre types généraux, soit : à cran de mire, à oeilleton, les lunettes de tir et les viseurs. 3, record 6, French, - dispositif%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif de visée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 6, French, - dispositif%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 7, English, sight
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of ten sales scheduled each year at which the Central Selling Organization (CSO) offers rough diamonds to selected clients (who are, accordingly, called sightholders). 2, record 7, English, - sight
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sight. Euphemism employed by the Diamond Trading Company to describe the process by which a buyer is allowed to purchase a selection of rough diamonds that has been picked out for him by the De Beers affiliate in London. In recent times, 10 such sales have been held annually for some 220 invited customers (cutters and dealers). About 80% of the world's gem diamond rough has entered commerce in this manner. 3, record 7, English, - sight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vue
1, record 7, French, vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- foire aux diamants 2, record 7, French, foire%20aux%20diamants
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'une des dix ventes organisées chaque année à l'occasion desquelles la Central Selling Organization (CSO) offre des diamants bruts à des clients choisis (qui, par conséquent, sont appelés clients invités). 3, record 7, French, - vue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vue désigne à la fois le lot de diamants et la vente sur invitation de ce lot. Les diamants de plus de 14,7 carats sont exclus de ces lots et négociés séparément. Le lot est indivisible et le prix ne se discute pas. 4, record 7, French, - vue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Archery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 8, English, sight
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bow sight 2, record 8, English, bow%20sight
correct
- bowsight 3, record 8, English, bowsight
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bow-sight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Tir à l'arc
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- viseur
1, record 8, French, viseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mire 2, record 8, French, mire
correct, feminine noun
- appareil de visée 3, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20vis%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viseur permettant de régler son tir suivant la distance. 4, record 8, French, - viseur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Tiro con arco
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- visor
1, record 8, Spanish, visor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 9, English, sight
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mire
1, record 9, French, mire
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea de mira
1, record 9, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20mira
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de mira 1, record 9, Spanish, punto%20de%20mira
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 10, English, sight
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mire
1, record 10, French, mire
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- mira
1, record 10, Spanish, mira
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-10-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Negotiable Instruments (Commercial Law)
- Foreign Trade
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- at sight
1, record 11, English, at%20sight
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In drafts and bills of exchange, indicating that payment is due on demand or presentation. 2, record 11, English, - at%20sight
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Effets de commerce (Droit)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- à vue
1, record 11, French, %C3%A0%20vue
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme utilisé dans les lettres de change pour indiquer que le paiement est exigible sur présentation de l'effet. Cependant, au Canada et dans d'autres pays du Commonwealth, trois jours de grâce sont, à moins de stipulation contraire, ajoutés à la date d'acceptation avant que le règlement ne devienne exigible. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A0%20vue
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Instrumentos negociables (Derecho mercantil)
- Comercio exterior
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- a la vista
1, record 11, Spanish, a%20la%20vista
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vencimiento de un crédito de un depósito, de una letra o de una obligación sin necesidad de previo aviso, o en el momento de su presentación. 2, record 11, Spanish, - a%20la%20vista
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-06-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- For Sight
1, record 12, English, For%20Sight
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quarterly newsletter of the Lions Eye Bank of Alberta. 1, record 12, English, - For%20Sight
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- For Sight
1, record 12, French, For%20Sight
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-07-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sight
1, record 13, English, sight
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- être en vue de 1, record 13, French, %C3%AAtre%20en%20vue%20de
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- avoir connaissance 1, record 13, French, avoir%20connaissance
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique anglais-français de termes de droit maritime. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%AAtre%20en%20vue%20de
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-01-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- in sight 1, record 14, English, in%20sight
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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