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POLL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vote
1, record 1, English, vote
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- poll 2, record 1, English, poll
correct, noun
- polling 3, record 1, English, polling
correct, noun
- voting 4, record 1, English, voting
correct, noun
- balloting 4, record 1, English, balloting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The act of casting or recording votes. 4, record 1, English, - vote
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vote
1, record 1, French, vote
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scrutin 2, record 1, French, scrutin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte par lequel les citoyens d'un pays, les membres d'une assemblée expriment leur opinion; mode selon lequel est effectuée cette opération. 3, record 1, French, - vote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On donne son vote à celui qui est chargé de recueillir les bulletins; on donne son suffrage au candidat pour lequel on vote [...] 3, record 1, French, - vote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] les termes «vote» et «mise aux voix» sont rarement interchangeables. Le premier désigne l'acte et le mode par lequel les personnes concernées expriment leur opinion tandis que le deuxième correspond plus particulièrement à l'étape précédant le vote proprement dit. 3, record 1, French, - vote
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mise aux voix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- votación
1, record 1, Spanish, votaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto por el cual una persona ejerce su derecho a expresar su voluntad para la elección de los integrantes de los órganos de poder público. 2, record 1, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cédula, centro, cierre, lista, mesa, simulacro, sistema de votación. Resultado de la votación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Acudir a una votación. Participar en una votación. Realizar una votación. Solicitar la votación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - votaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polling station
1, record 2, English, polling%20station
correct, federal act
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polling place 2, record 2, English, polling%20place
correct, Manitoba act
- poll 3, record 2, English, poll
correct, see observation, noun, Canada
- voting place 4, record 2, English, voting%20place
correct
- polling site 4, record 2, English, polling%20site
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The place where votes are cast or recorded. 4, record 2, English, - polling%20station
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Poll" is usually used in the plural. 5, record 2, English, - polling%20station
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Go to the polls. 6, record 2, English, - polling%20station
Record 2, Key term(s)
- polls
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bureau de vote
1, record 2, French, bureau%20de%20vote
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bureau de scrutin 2, record 2, French, bureau%20de%20scrutin
federal act, masculine noun
- lieu de vote 3, record 2, French, lieu%20de%20vote
masculine noun
- lieu de scrutin 3, record 2, French, lieu%20de%20scrutin
Quebec act, masculine noun
- poll 4, record 2, French, poll
avoid, masculine noun
- bureau de votation 4, record 2, French, bureau%20de%20votation
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où se déroulent les opérations de vote . 5, record 2, French, - bureau%20de%20vote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme fautive : «poll». 4, record 2, French, - bureau%20de%20vote
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- casilla electoral
1, record 2, Spanish, casilla%20electoral
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- centro de votación 1, record 2, Spanish, centro%20de%20votaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Woodworking
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- poll
1, record 3, English, poll
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pole 2, record 3, English, pole
correct, obsolete
- back 3, record 3, English, back
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The end opposite to the cutting blade of an axe's head or a similar tool, normally featuring a flat rectangular back but also including convex or pointed shapes. 4, record 3, English, - poll
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products, the term "pole" is obsolete. 4, record 3, English, - poll
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Travail du bois
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- talon
1, record 3, French, talon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une tête de hache ou d'un outil semblable, extrémité s'opposant au tranchant, qui est caractérisée par un dos plat et rectangulaire mais qui peut aussi comprendre une section convexe ou en pointe. 2, record 3, French, - talon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sample survey
1, record 4, English, sample%20survey
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sampling survey 2, record 4, English, sampling%20survey
correct
- sampling inquiry 2, record 4, English, sampling%20inquiry
correct
- poll 2, record 4, English, poll
correct, noun
- enquiry by sample 3, record 4, English, enquiry%20by%20sample
correct, Great Britain
- sample census 4, record 4, English, sample%20census
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of information about characteristics of interest from only a part of the population. 2, record 4, English, - sample%20survey
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enquête par sondage
1, record 4, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20par%20sondage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sondage 2, record 4, French, sondage
correct, masculine noun
- enquête sur échantillon 3, record 4, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20%C3%A9chantillon
correct, feminine noun
- enquête-échantillon 2, record 4, French, enqu%C3%AAte%2D%C3%A9chantillon
correct, feminine noun
- recensement par sondage 4, record 4, French, recensement%20par%20sondage
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collecte de données sur certaines caractéristiques auprès d'un échantillon d'une population. 2, record 4, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20par%20sondage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «sondage» est aussi utilisé au sens d'«échantillonnage». 2, record 4, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20par%20sondage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- encuesta muestral
1, record 4, Spanish, encuesta%20muestral
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- encuesta por muestreo 2, record 4, Spanish, encuesta%20por%20muestreo
feminine noun
- encuesta por sondeo 3, record 4, Spanish, encuesta%20por%20sondeo
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-07-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- opinion survey
1, record 5, English, opinion%20survey
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- opinion poll 2, record 5, English, opinion%20poll
correct
- poll 3, record 5, English, poll
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of systematically questioning people to study their opinions about topics or issues, usually using a sample of the population. 4, record 5, English, - opinion%20survey
Record 5, Key term(s)
- public opinion survey
- public opinion poll
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sondage d'opinion
1, record 5, French, sondage%20d%27opinion
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- enquête d'opinion 2, record 5, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20d%27opinion
correct, feminine noun
- enquête par sondage 3, record 5, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20par%20sondage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enquête visant à «déterminer la répartition des opinions sur une question dans une population donnée, en recueillant, dans des échantillons convenablement choisis de cette population, des réponses individuelles manifestant ces opinions.» (Piéron). 4, record 5, French, - sondage%20d%27opinion
Record 5, Key term(s)
- sondage d'opinion publique
- enquête d'opinion publique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sondeo
1, record 5, Spanish, sondeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- encuesta 2, record 5, Spanish, encuesta
correct, feminine noun
- sondeo de opinión 3, record 5, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20opini%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Encuesta de opinión sobre algo que se va a someter a votación. El estudio pretende estimar el resultado entrevistando a una muestra seleccionada, teniendo en cuenta sus características demográficas y sociales y su voto en consultas anteriores, y examinando la evolución de las intenciones de voto y las tendencias de los votantes indecisos. 4, record 5, Spanish, - sondeo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- poll
1, record 6, English, poll
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To ask communications lines in a sequence if they want to transmit. 2, record 6, English, - poll
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- inviter à émettre
1, record 6, French, inviter%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mettre
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- interroger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión de datos
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- interrogar
1, record 6, Spanish, interrogar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- preguntar 1, record 6, Spanish, preguntar
correct
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de interrogar mediante un método sistemático, controlado centralmente, para permitir que las estaciones en un circuito de puntos múltiples ejecuten la transmisión sin contender por la línea. 2, record 6, Spanish, - interrogar
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-11-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Cattle Raising
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- poll
1, record 7, English, poll
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The area between and slightly behind the ears of a cow. 2, record 7, English, - poll
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des bovins
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chignon
1, record 7, French, chignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bourrelet osseux situé entre les cornes des bovins et séparant la nuque du front. 1, record 7, French, - chignon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- poll
1, record 8, English, poll
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- pollard 1, record 8, English, pollard
correct, verb
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To remove the crown of (a tree). 1, record 8, English, - poll
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- éhouper
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9houper
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- écimer 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cimer
correct
- étêter 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9t%C3%AAter
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effectuer l'écimage d'un arbre [...] 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9houper
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-08-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nuque
1, record 9, French, nuque
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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