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SETTLE [18 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 1, English, settle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
settle: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - settle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- banc à dossier
1, record 1, French, banc%20%C3%A0%20dossier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
banc à dossier : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - banc%20%C3%A0%20dossier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 2, English, settle
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snow will settle over time. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 2, English, - settle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
settle: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - settle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Settlement of alpine snow ... Under the action of gravity, the weight of the snow presses on the individual grains below, causing settlement and generally resulting in densification and strengthening. 3, record 2, English, - settle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- se tasser
1, record 2, French, se%20tasser
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Présenter une diminution de hauteur absolue ou par rapport à un repère, sous l'effet de son propre poids ou sous celui d'une cause externe. 2, record 2, French, - se%20tasser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] après les chutes de neige [...] beaucoup d'accidents [d'avalanche] se produisent. En effet, [...] la nouvelle couche [repose] sur un manteau neigeux qui peut être fragile et ne pas supporter notre poids, d'autant plus qu'elle-même constitue déjà une surcharge. Le risque d'avalanche naturelle diminue assez rapidement (en un à deux jours) au fur et à mesure que la neige fraîche prend de la cohésion en se tassant. 3, record 2, French, - se%20tasser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Avec le temps, la neige va se tasser. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - se%20tasser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
se tasser : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 2, French, - se%20tasser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- set off
1, record 3, English, set%20off
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A banker has the right to set off different accounts that are in the same right and the same name of the customer. This is done by calculating the balances of those accounts that are in credit and the balances of those accounts in debit and arrive at a net credit or net debit balance. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995]. 2, record 3, English, - set%20off
Record 3, Key term(s)
- settle
- account for
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compenser
1, record 3, French, compenser
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- compensar 1, record 3, Spanish, compensar
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Banking
- Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- liquidate 1, record 4, English, liquidate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- settle 1, record 4, English, settle
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
settle an account 1, record 4, English, - liquidate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Banque
- Commerce
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- solder 1, record 4, French, solder
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêter, clore (un compte) en établissant le solde, en faisant la balance. 1, record 4, French, - solder
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
- Operaciones bancarias
- Comercio
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- saldar
1, record 4, Spanish, saldar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cancelar 2, record 4, Spanish, cancelar
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquidar enteramente una cuenta, satisfaciendo el alcance, o recibiendo el sobrante que resulta de ella. 1, record 4, Spanish, - saldar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 5, English, settle
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- se précipiter 1, record 5, French, se%20pr%C3%A9cipiter
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- se déposer 1, record 5, French, se%20d%C3%A9poser
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-05-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 6, English, settle
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If possible use one tank for settling fresh product and a second tank of settled oil from which deliveries are made. 1, record 6, English, - settle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- faire décanter
1, record 6, French, faire%20d%C3%A9canter
proposal, verb phrase
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 2000-02-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 7, English, settle
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of the mean depths of the Great Lakes (Lake Superior, 147 m; Lake Michigan, 85 m; Lake Huron, 59 m; Lake Erie, 19 m; Lake Ontario, 86 m) and their residence times (Lake Superior, 191 years; Lake Michigan, 99 years; Lake Huron, 22 years; Lake Erie, 2.6 years; Lake Ontario, 6 years) suspended matter settles more rapidly in the lakes than in a river. 1, record 7, English, - settle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sédimenter 1, record 7, French, s%C3%A9dimenter
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La profondeur moyenne des Grands Lacs (Supérieur : 147 m, Michigan : 85 m, Huron : 59 m, Erié : 19 m et Ontario : 86 m) et le temps de séjour des eaux (Supérieur : 191 ans, Michigan : 99 ans, Huron : 22 ans, Érié : 2,6 ans et Ontario : 6 ans) permettent aux particules en suspension de sédimenter plus rapidement qu'en rivière. 1, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9dimenter
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-11-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
- Rules of Court
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- settle 1, record 8, English, settle
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orders and judgments 2, record 8, English, - settle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
- Règles de procédure
Record 8, Main entry term, French
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
régler des ordonnances et des jugements 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9gler
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- clear
1, record 9, English, clear
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- settle 1, record 9, English, settle
verb
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- clarifier
1, record 9, French, clarifier
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- se déposer 1, record 9, French, se%20d%C3%A9poser
verb
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 10, English, settle
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conclure 1, record 10, French, conclure
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-04-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Bankruptcy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 11, English, settle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amounts and terms of payment 1, record 11, English, - settle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Faillites
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- arrêter
1, record 11, French, arr%C3%AAter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- déterminer 2, record 11, French, d%C3%A9terminer
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
des montants [et des] dates de [...] versements 1, record 11, French, - arr%C3%AAter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-06-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 12, English, settle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cause a female to become pregnant, as a bull settles the female with which he has had coitus. 2, record 12, English, - settle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- féconder
1, record 12, French, f%C3%A9conder
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 1992-10-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 13, English, settle
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- relax 2, record 13, English, relax
correct, verb
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When it reaches this peak in the goodness function, the goodness can no longer change and the network is said to have reached a stable state; we say it has settled or relaxed to a solution. 1, record 13, English, - settle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The system relaxes into its solution state where it finally freezes. 3, record 13, English, - settle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- se relaxer
1, record 13, French, se%20relaxer
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a deux phases dans l'algorithme d'apprentissage, la phase libre où l'ensemble du réseau se relaxe suivant la dynamique de Métropolis et la phase contrainte. 1, record 13, French, - se%20relaxer
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-11-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 14, English, settle
verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(helicopters) "When landing....the best procedure is (1) reduce collective and allow the helicopter to settle slowly." 1, record 14, English, - settle
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- descendre lentement 1, record 14, French, descendre%20lentement
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- s'enfoncer 1, record 14, French, s%27enfoncer
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... laisser l'hélicoptère descendre lentement, s'enfoncer, se poser, s'immobiliser. 1, record 14, French, - descendre%20lentement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-07-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 15, English, settle
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- se fixer
1, record 15, French, se%20fixer
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- s'établir 1, record 15, French, s%27%C3%A9tablir
verb
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-05-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 16, English, settle
verb
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When weather of that sort settles down upon the country. 1, record 16, English, - settle
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- abattre sur 1, record 16, French, abattre%20sur
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand une température de ce genre s'abat sur le pays p.d. 13. 1, record 16, French, - abattre%20sur
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Language
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 17, English, settle
verb
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
settle its financial dispute with/to 1, record 17, English, - settle
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épurer son contentieux financier avec quelqu'un 1, record 17, French, - %C3%A9purer
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- settle
1, record 18, English, settle
verb
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an improved liquid soap is being supplied which contains sequestering and inhibiting agents that eliminate the necessity for settling the soap after dilution with tap water. 1, record 18, English, - settle
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- clarifier 1, record 18, French, clarifier
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre pur un liquide, de toutes suspensions étrangères. 1, record 18, French, - clarifier
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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