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LAB [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- laboratory
1, record 1, English, laboratory
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- lab 2, record 1, English, lab
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis. 3, record 1, English, - laboratory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A laboratory includes non-traditional settings such as field testing locations (with or without temporary enclosure), production line testing stations, etc. 4, record 1, English, - laboratory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laboratory; lab: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - laboratory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire
1, record 1, French, laboratoire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- labo 2, record 1, French, labo
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- lab 3, record 1, French, lab
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local spécialement aménagé pour effectuer des expériences, des analyses d'ordre scientifique ou technique exigeant un espace, des conditions ou du matériel spécifique. 4, record 1, French, - laboratoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On inclut dans cette catégorie les installations sur le terrain (munis ou non d'abris temporaires), les stations d'essais de chaînes de fabrication, etc. 5, record 1, French, - laboratoire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laboratoire; lab : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - laboratoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones de investigación científica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- laboratorio
1, record 1, Spanish, laboratorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar de trabajo experimental en ciencias naturales, pruebas científicas o análisis. 2, record 1, Spanish, - laboratorio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low-altitude bombing
1, record 2, English, low%2Daltitude%20bombing
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LAB 2, record 2, English, LAB
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horizontal bombing with the height of release between 900 and 8,000 feet. 3, record 2, English, - low%2Daltitude%20bombing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
low-altitude bombing; LAB: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - low%2Daltitude%20bombing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bombardement à basse altitude
1, record 2, French, bombardement%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BBA 2, record 2, French, BBA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- LAB 3, record 2, French, LAB
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bombardement à basse altitude; BBA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - bombardement%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
raid de bombardement à basse altitude 4, record 2, French, - bombardement%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Territories (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- First Nations Lands Advisory Board
1, record 3, English, First%20Nations%20Lands%20Advisory%20Board
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- LAB
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Lands Advisory board 3, record 3, English, Lands%20Advisory%20board
correct, British Columbia
- LAB 4, record 3, English, LAB
correct, British Columbia
- LAB 4, record 3, English, LAB
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the First Nations Lands Advisory Board (LAB) is dedicated to supporting First Nations communities in their efforts to re-establish control over their lands, natural resources and environment. 3, record 3, English, - First%20Nations%20Lands%20Advisory%20Board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Territoires (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif des terres des Premières Nations
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20des%20terres%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCT
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Conseil consultatif des terres 1, record 3, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20des%20terres
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
- CCT 1, record 3, French, CCT
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
- CCT 1, record 3, French, CCT
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le Conseil consultatif des terres des Premières Nations (CCT) se consacre à soutenir les communautés des Premières Nations dans leurs efforts pour rétablir le contrôle sur leurs terres, leurs ressources naturelles et leur environnement. 1, record 3, French, - Conseil%20consultatif%20des%20terres%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Labrador retriever
1, record 4, English, Labrador%20retriever
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Labrador 2, record 4, English, Labrador
correct
- Lab 3, record 4, English, Lab
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Labrador is a moderate dog, not extreme in any way. It is square or slightly longer than tall, of fairly large bone and substance. Its broad head and strong jaws should enable it to carry the largest game birds ... Its heavy body set and strong legs enable it to swim and run powerfully. Its coat, which is short, straight and dense with a soft undercoat, is weatherproof and helps to protect it from icy waters. The Lab is a working retriever ... 4, record 4, English, - Labrador%20retriever
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- retriever du Labrador
1, record 4, French, retriever%20du%20Labrador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- labrador retriever 2, record 4, French, labrador%20retriever
correct, masculine noun
- labrador 3, record 4, French, labrador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le labrador est souvent classé parmi les chiens les plus intelligents [...]. D'un caractère doux, affectueux, attentif, il est très proche de ses maîtres et n'aime guère la solitude. Apprécié des chasseurs pour ses qualités de rapporteur de gibier, le labrador est également un chien de compagnie très agréable. 4, record 4, French, - retriever%20du%20Labrador
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Department of Labour
1, record 5, English, Department%20of%20Labour
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- Lab 2, record 5, English, Lab
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Labour Canada 1, record 5, English, Labour%20Canada
former designation, correct, Canada
- Lab 2, record 5, English, Lab
correct, Canada
- Lab 2, record 5, English, Lab
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Former legal title: Department of Labour. Former applied title : Labour Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Department%20of%20Labour
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ministère du Travail
1, record 5, French, minist%C3%A8re%20du%20Travail
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- Trav 2, record 5, French, Trav
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Travail Canada 1, record 5, French, Travail%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- Trav 2, record 5, French, Trav
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- Trav 2, record 5, French, Trav
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ancienne appellation légale: ministère du Travail. Ancien titre d'usage : Travail Canada. 1, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20du%20Travail
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La fusion de Travail Canada, de Santé et Bien-être social Canada (l'activité de sécurité du revenu, ... les paiements du Régime des pensions du Canada), d'Emploi et Immigration Canada (les programmes d'établissement des immigrants, (...), le paiement des prestations d'assurance-chômage), du Secrétariat d'État (l'Aide à l'enseignement, le Développement social) devient le nouveau ministère du Développement des ressources humaines. 3, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20du%20Travail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio del Trabajo
1, record 5, Spanish, Ministerio%20del%20Trabajo
former designation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lithosphere/asthenosphere boundary
1, record 6, English, lithosphere%2Fasthenosphere%20boundary
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- LAB 1, record 6, English, LAB
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary 2, record 6, English, lithosphere%2Dasthenosphere%20boundary
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- limite lithosphère-asthénosphère
1, record 6, French, limite%20lithosph%C3%A8re%2Dasth%C3%A9nosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- LLA 1, record 6, French, LLA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- late access box
1, record 7, English, late%20access%20box
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boîtier d'accès dernière minute
1, record 7, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20derni%C3%A8re%20minute
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 1993-01-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Local Advisory Board 1, record 8, English, Local%20Advisory%20Board
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Commission consultative locale 1, record 8, French, Commission%20consultative%20locale
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la Commission de l'emploi et de l'immigration du Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Commission%20consultative%20locale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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