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PROSPECT [12 records]

Record 1 2017-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Labour Relations
OBS

In 2003, [Calgary Vocational Services Society (CVS)] merged with Calgary Transitions to Independence [to create a new organization named Prospect Human Services].

OBS

Prospect Human Services is an innovative and principled organization offering programs and services that break down barriers preventing individuals from finding meaningful work. Prospect promotes change within employment environments by designing solutions that bring out the best in individuals, employers, and ourselves.

OBS

Mission. To reduce barriers and deliver sustainable solutions so that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can reach his or her employment potential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Relations du travail
OBS

En 2003, Calgary Vocational Services Society (CVS) a fusionné avec Calgary Transitions to Independence afin de former un nouvel organisme nommé Prospect Human Services.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (Canada)
OBS

A village southwest of Halifax, in Nova Scotia.

OBS

Coordinates: 44° 28' 45" N, 63° 47' 40" W (Nova Scotia).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (Canada)
OBS

Village au sud-ouest d'Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse.

OBS

Coordonnées : 44° 28' 45" N, 63° 47' 40" O (Nouvelle-Écosse).

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Mineral Prospecting
  • Economic Geology
DEF

An area of land under exploration that has good possibilities of producing profitable minerals.

CONT

... known prospects are too small to form a significant mineral resource.

OBS

prospect: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Developed prospect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection minière
  • Géologie économique
DEF

Zone potentiellement productive.

CONT

[...] les prospects connus sont trop petits pour constituer une ressource minérale d'importance.

OBS

Il ne s'agit pas d'une concession mais plutôt d'une partie de terrain où l'on croit découvrir un gisement de minerai ou de pétrole.

OBS

piège prospectif : terme réservé au domaine pétrolier.

Spanish

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Record 4 2010-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insurance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Assurances
DEF

Souscripteur possible d'un contrat d'assurance.

Spanish

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Record 5 2008-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing Research
  • Sales (Marketing)
DEF

A potential buyer or customer.

CONT

[He] called on ten prospects but failed to make a sale.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du marché
  • Vente
DEF

Client auquel l'entreprise prévoit vendre des marchandises ou des produits ou rendre des services si ses efforts de prospection aboutissent à des résultats concrets.

OBS

On trouve parfois l'anglicisme prospect, ainsi que le substantif prospecté.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudio del mercado
  • Ventas (Comercialización)
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Record 6 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing Research
  • Sales (Marketing)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du marché
  • Vente
DEF

Personne pouvant faire l'objet d'une action de prospection.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing Research
  • Sales (Marketing)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du marché
  • Vente
DEF

Se dit d'une personne physique ou morale ayant fait l'objet d'une action de prospection.

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing Research
  • Sales (Marketing)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du marché
  • Vente
DEF

Se dit d'une personne physique ou morale pouvant faire l'objet d'une action de prospection.

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Administration
OBS

In the field of recruitment, a prospect is a prospective candidate for the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration militaire
OBS

Dans le domaine du recrutement, un prospect est un candidat potentiel qui pourrait s'enrôler dans les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

prospect : terme en usage à la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Prospecting
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

To search for minerals or oil by looking for surface indications, by drilling boreholes, or both.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection minière
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Examiner un terrain, y rechercher les gisements de métaux précieux (or et diamant), pétrole, minerai d'uranium, etc.

Spanish

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Record 11 1996-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

Term and equivalent used in Making Our Voices Heard: Canadian Broadcasting and Film for the 21st Century, Report of the Mandate Review Committee, January 1996. This report is also known as the Juneau Report, named after its chairman.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
OBS

Terme et équivalent tirés de : Faire entendre nos voix, Le cinéma et la télévision du Canada au 21e siècle, Comité d'examen des mandats SRC, ONF, Téléfilm, janvier 1996. Ce rapport est également appelé Rapport Juneau du nom du président du comité.

Spanish

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Record 12 1989-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Motorized Sports
OBS

Strikers are the lowest of the low.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sports motorisés
OBS

chez les motards.

Spanish

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