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MEDIUM [20 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 1, English, medium
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- médium
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9dium
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Occult Sciences
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 2, English, medium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sciences occultes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- médium
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9dium
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vehicle
1, record 3, English, vehicle
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- medium 2, record 3, English, medium
correct, standardized, officially approved
- binding vehicle 3, record 3, English, binding%20vehicle
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sum total of the constituents of the liquid phase of paint. 4, record 3, English, - vehicle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vehicle; medium: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - vehicle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vehicle; medium; binding vehicle: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 3, English, - vehicle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- milieu de suspension
1, record 3, French, milieu%20de%20suspension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- médium 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A9dium
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- liant 2, record 3, French, liant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des éléments constitutifs de la phase liquide. 3, record 3, French, - milieu%20de%20suspension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «milieu de suspension» est aussi applicable aux vernis contenant des agents de matité. 4, record 3, French, - milieu%20de%20suspension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
milieu de suspension : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 5, record 3, French, - milieu%20de%20suspension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
milieu de suspension; liant; médium : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 3, French, - milieu%20de%20suspension
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
milieu de suspension : définition normalisée par l'AFNOR. 5, record 3, French, - milieu%20de%20suspension
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo
1, record 3, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 4, English, medium
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The material means for ... expression ... a medium of communication used for advertising purposes. 1, record 4, English, - medium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Any vehicle used to convey an advertising message, such as television, magazines, or direct mail. 2, record 4, English, - medium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The plural form of medium is media. 3, record 4, English, - medium
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- média
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9dia
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mot d'origine latine, adopté par les Anglo-américains, désignant à la fois un moyen d'expression et un intermédiaire, pour indiquer le procédé général utilisé dans la transmission d'un message publicitaire. Dans la pratique : groupe de supports de même nature, constituant un même moyen d'expression (presse, radio, affiche, télévision, publicité sur les lieux de vente). 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9dia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au pluriel, "médias". 3, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9dia
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 5, English, medium
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a general sense, the particular material with which a picture is executed: oils, watercolor, chalk, pen and ink, etc. 2, record 5, English, - medium
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- technique
1, record 5, French, technique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de procédés employés pour produire une œuvre ou obtenir un résultat déterminé. 2, record 5, French, - technique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe une technique de la peinture, dans la mesure où l'on utilise certains types de matériaux associés dans un rapport d'interdépendance. 3, record 5, French, - technique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «technique de la peinture» peut néanmoins prêter à confusion, car elle désigne à la fois la pratique des matériaux utilisés et le faire de l'artiste. 3, record 5, French, - technique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 6, English, medium
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In information storage and retrieval, the physical substance or material on which data is recorded (parchment, paper, film, magnetic tape or disk, optical disk, etc.) or through which data is transmitted (optical fiber, coaxial cable, twisted pair, etc.). 2, record 6, English, - medium
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- support
1, record 6, French, support
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- packing material 1, record 7, English, packing%20material
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- bed 1, record 7, English, bed
- medium 1, record 7, English, medium
- packing 1, record 7, English, packing
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - packing%20material
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matrice
1, record 7, French, matrice
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - matrice
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Clothing (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 8, English, medium
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- M 1, record 8, English, M
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- medium size 1, record 8, English, medium%20size
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 8, English, - medium
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- grandeur moyenne 1, record 8, French, grandeur%20moyenne
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 8, French, - moyen
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-08-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 9, English, medium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The phase (and composition of the phase) in which chemical species and their reactions are studied in a particular investigation. 1, record 9, English, - medium
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- milieu
1, record 9, French, milieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase et composition de phase dans lesquelles les espèces chimiques et leurs réactions sont étudiées. 2, record 9, French, - milieu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Maple-Sugar Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 10, English, medium
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A grade of maple syrup. 2, record 10, English, - medium
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'érable
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- médium
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9dium
adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie de sirop d'érable. 1, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9dium
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Équivalent fourni par Agriculture Canada. Même si l'usage de «médium» comme adjectif semble douteux, il est utilisé par Agriculture Canada pour désigner cette catégorie de sirop d'érable. 1, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9dium
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-02-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Marine Biology
- Aquaculture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- culture medium
1, record 11, English, culture%20medium
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- medium 1, record 11, English, medium
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The environment in which aquatic plants and animals are cultured. 1, record 11, English, - culture%20medium
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Biologie marine
- Aquaculture
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- milieu de culture
1, record 11, French, milieu%20de%20culture
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- milieu d'élevage 1, record 11, French, milieu%20d%27%C3%A9levage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Environnement dans lequel est pratiqué l'élevage des animaux et plantes aquatiques. 1, record 11, French, - milieu%20de%20culture
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología Marina
- Acuicultura
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- medio de cultivo
1, record 11, Spanish, medio%20de%20cultivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 12, English, medium
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- med 2, record 12, English, med
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medium; med: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 12, English, - medium
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Matériel militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- moyen
1, record 12, French, moyen
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- moy 2, record 12, French, moy
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Classement d'armes ou de matériels défini en fonction des caractéristiques (poids, calibre, etc.). 3, record 12, French, - moyen
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moyen : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 12, French, - moyen
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moyen; moy : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 12, French, - moyen
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 13, English, medium
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- M 1, record 13, English, M
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
T-Shirts for all occasions. All Sizes ... Sizes: Child: small, medium, large. Adults: small, medium, large. 1, record 13, English, - medium
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Medium-sized: neither large nor small ... 2, record 13, English, - medium
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- moyen
1, record 13, French, moyen
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- M 1, record 13, French, M
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de tailles pour vêtements. 1, record 13, French, - moyen
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-05-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Heritage
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- interpretive medium
1, record 14, English, interpretive%20medium
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- medium 2, record 14, English, medium
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Means, methods, devices or instruments used to convey an interpretive message to the public, such as guided tours, exhibits, audiovisual presentations and pamphlets. 2, record 14, English, - interpretive%20medium
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms used by Parks Canada. 3, record 14, English, - interpretive%20medium
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Patrimoine
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- moyen d'interprétation
1, record 14, French, moyen%20d%27interpr%C3%A9tation
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique, procédé ou organe de diffusion utilisé en interprétation telles des visites guidées, des expositions, des présentations audiovisuelles et des dépliants. 1, record 14, French, - moyen%20d%27interpr%C3%A9tation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 14, French, - moyen%20d%27interpr%C3%A9tation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-08-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 15, English, medium
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
neither rare nor well-done: said of cooked meat. 2, record 15, English, - medium
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- à point
1, record 15, French, %C3%A0%20point
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une viande qui a atteint un degré de cuisson moyen. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A0%20point
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il aimait son bifteck à point. 1, record 15, French, - %C3%A0%20point
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 16, English, medium
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bleeding: Loss of color by a fabric or yarn when immersed in water, a solvent, or a similar liquid medium ... 1, record 16, English, - medium
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- milieu
1, record 16, French, milieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-07-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 17, English, medium
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
She has worked mainly with oil, feeling that the flexibility of the medium allows her to create the effect she is seeking. 1, record 17, English, - medium
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- matière
1, record 17, French, mati%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1988-05-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 18, English, medium
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Target altitude estimated to be greater than 10,000 ft MSL; but not greater than 25,000 MSL. 1, record 18, English, - medium
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur de la cible estimée à plus de 10,000 pieds au-dessus du niveau de la mer, mais pas à plus de 25,000 pieds. 1, record 18, French, - moyen
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jargon des aviateurs. Il n'existe pas d'équivalent français connu. 1, record 18, French, - moyen
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- medium
1, record 19, English, medium
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Potentially creative, amateur photography gets closer to being the folk-art of the twentieth century than other contemporary media. 1, record 19, English, - medium
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- moyen d'expression
1, record 19, French, moyen%20d%27expression
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La photographie a cent quarante ans (...) Elle est, avec le cinéma, le plus récent et le plus jeune des moyens d'expression. 1, record 19, French, - moyen%20d%27expression
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1981-04-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 20, Main entry term, English
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluorescence as the two broad bands on 9q. 1, record 20, English, - medium
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chromosome No 1. B p: Proximal medium fluorescent segment; divisible into two bands. 1, record 20, English, - medium
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 20, Main entry term, French
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré de fluorescence des deux bandes larges sur 9q. 1, record 20, French, - moyen
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un premier chiffre de 1 à 5 code la taille (du chromosome) selon le barème : 1 très petit, 2 petit, 3 moyen, 4 grand, 5 très grand et un 2e chiffre code l'intensité de marquage pour les bandes Q : [...] 3 moyenne (comme les 2 bandes fluorescentes sur 9q). 1, record 20, French, - moyen
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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