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SLE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Sri Lankan English
1, record 1, English, Sri%20Lankan%20English
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 1, record 1, English, SLE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Ceylonese English 1, record 1, English, Ceylonese%20English
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The English language as it is spoken in Sri Lanka. ... the classification of SLE as a separate dialect of English is controversial. 1, record 1, English, - Sri%20Lankan%20English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anglais sri lankais
1, record 1, French, anglais%20sri%20lankais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le singhalais et le tamoul sont les deux langues officielles du Sri Lanka, qui compte trois langues nationales (singhalais, tamoul et anglais). Il convient de distinguer le singlish de l'anglais sri lankais, qui demeure l'anglais standard utilisé dans la rédaction des lois, les journaux, etc., alors que le singlish est une langue mixte parlée par les masses peu instruites et qui est considéré comme du «mauvais anglais». 2, record 1, French, - anglais%20sri%20lankais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Sierra Leone
1, record 2, English, Sierra%20Leone
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Republic of Sierra Leone 1, record 2, English, Republic%20of%20Sierra%20Leone
correct, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A country on the coast of West Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in south west, by Liberia in south east and it is half surrounded by Guinea in north and north east. 2, record 2, English, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Freetown. 3, record 2, English, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Sierra Leonean. 3, record 2, English, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sierra Leone: common name of the country. 4, record 2, English, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
SL; SLE: codes recognized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - Sierra%20Leone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sierra Leone
1, record 2, French, Sierra%20Leone
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- République de Sierra Leone 1, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20de%20Sierra%20Leone
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pays d’Afrique occidentale, ouvert sur l’océan Atlantique, limité au nord et à l’est par la Guinée-Conakry et au sud-est par le Liberia. 2, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Freetown. 3, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Sierra-Léonien, Sierra-Léonienne. 3, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sierra Leone : nom usuel du pays. 4, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
SL; SLE : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller en Sierra Leone, visiter la Sierra Leone 4, record 2, French, - Sierra%20Leone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sierra Leona
1, record 2, Spanish, Sierra%20Leona
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- República de Sierra Leona 2, record 2, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Sierra%20Leona
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
País de de África occidental, que limita al norte con Guinea y al sureste con Liberia. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Sierra%20Leona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Freetown. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Sierra%20Leona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: sierraleonés, sierraleonesa. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Sierra%20Leona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sierra Leona: nombre usual del país. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Sierra%20Leona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
SL; SLE: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Sierra%20Leona
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- St. Louis encephalitis
1, record 3, English, St%2E%20Louis%20encephalitis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 2, record 3, English, SLE
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- St. Louis viral encephalitis 3, record 3, English, St%2E%20Louis%20viral%20encephalitis
correct
- type C lethargic encephalitis 3, record 3, English, type%20C%20lethargic%20encephalitis
correct
- encephalitis C 4, record 3, English, encephalitis%20C
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of epidemic encephalitis caused by a flavivirus[, that] is similar to western equine encephalomyelitis clinically ... 5, record 3, English, - St%2E%20Louis%20encephalitis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary animal vectors are wild birds and the disorder is endemic to the midwestern and southeastern United States. 6, record 3, English, - St%2E%20Louis%20encephalitis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A83.3: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 7, record 3, English, - St%2E%20Louis%20encephalitis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Saint Louis encephalitis
- Saint Louis viral encephalitis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- encéphalite de Saint-Louis
1, record 3, French, enc%C3%A9phalite%20de%20Saint%2DLouis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ESL 2, record 3, French, ESL
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'encéphalite de Saint-Louis est une maladie inflammatoire aiguë de courte durée affectant le cerveau, la moelle épinière et les méninges et peut causer la mort dans 2 à 20 % des cas [...] 2, record 3, French, - enc%C3%A9phalite%20de%20Saint%2DLouis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A83.3 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 3, French, - enc%C3%A9phalite%20de%20Saint%2DLouis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- encefalitis de Saint Louis
1, record 3, Spanish, encefalitis%20de%20Saint%20Louis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- structured living environment
1, record 4, English, structured%20living%20environment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 1, record 4, English, SLE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The structured living environment (SLE) provides a treatment option for minimum and medium security women with significant cognitive limitations or mental health concerns in order that their needs can be met at the regional facilities. 2, record 4, English, - structured%20living%20environment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- milieu de vie structuré
1, record 4, French, milieu%20de%20vie%20structur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MVS 1, record 4, French, MVS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le milieu de vie structuré (MVS) offre un type de traitement distinct aux délinquantes dites à sécurité moyenne et minimale qui présentent de graves carences intellectuelles ou des troubles de santé mentale et ce, afin de pouvoir répondre à leurs besoins dans les établissements régionaux. 2, record 4, French, - milieu%20de%20vie%20structur%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- systemic lupus erythematosus
1, record 5, English, systemic%20lupus%20erythematosus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 1, record 5, English, SLE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SLE is a disease of unknown cause that may produce variable combinations of fever, rashes, hair loss, arthritis, pleuritis, pericarditis, nephritis, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and central nervous system (CNS) disease. The clinical course is characterized by periods of remissions and acute or chronic relapses. Patients with SLE develop characteristic immune abnormalities, especially antibodies to a number of nuclear and other cellular antigens. 1, record 5, English, - systemic%20lupus%20erythematosus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lupus érythémateux disséminé
1, record 5, French, lupus%20%C3%A9ryth%C3%A9mateux%20diss%C3%A9min%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lupus érythémateux systémique 1, record 5, French, lupus%20%C3%A9ryth%C3%A9mateux%20syst%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
- maladie lupique 1, record 5, French, maladie%20lupique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lupus érythémateux disséminé ou systémique (encore appelé maladie lupique) est une maladie inflammatoire chronique d'origine inconnue et qui affecte la peau, les articulations, le rein, les poumons, le système nerveux, les séreuses et/ou d'autres organes. Il est associé à des anomalies immunologiques spécifiques notamment la production de certains anticorps anti-nucléaires. 1, record 5, French, - lupus%20%C3%A9ryth%C3%A9mateux%20diss%C3%A9min%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- LES
- LED
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lupus eritematoso diseminado
1, record 5, Spanish, lupus%20eritematoso%20diseminado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- lupus eritematoso sistémico 1, record 5, Spanish, lupus%20eritematoso%20sist%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- SACLANT liaison element
1, record 6, English, SACLANT%20liaison%20element
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 1, record 6, English, SLE
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SACLANT: Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. 2, record 6, English, - SACLANT%20liaison%20element
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic liaison element
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Interarmées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élément de liaison du SACLANT
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20liaison%20du%20SACLANT
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SLE 1, record 6, French, SLE
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SACLANT : Commandant suprême allié de l'Atlantique. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20liaison%20du%20SACLANT
Record 6, Key term(s)
- élément de liaison du Commandant suprême allié de l'Atlantique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Second Language Evaluation
1, record 7, English, Second%20Language%20Evaluation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 2, record 7, English, SLE
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Language Knowledge Examination 3, record 7, English, Language%20Knowledge%20Examination
see observation, obsolete
- LKE 3, record 7, English, LKE
see observation, obsolete
- LKE 3, record 7, English, LKE
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Language test that the Public Service Commission uses to determine the second language proficiency levels of candidates to positions in the Public Service and [of] employees of the Public Service. 4, record 7, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1984, the SLE replaced the Language Knowledge Examination (LKE). 5, record 7, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are separate second language tests to assess each of three skills: reading, writing and oral interaction. Each test assesses the three levels (A, B, or C) of second language proficiency that may be required for bilingual positions in the Public Service of Canada. Candidates who obtain a score high enough that they need not be tested again on a given test are exempted from taking it in the future. All tests are administered in test centres located in departments and in PSC regional offices. Requests for testing are made through the official languages section of departments. Second Language Evaluation tests cannot be used for assessing first language ability. 6, record 7, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Second Language Examination
- Second Language Knowledge Examination
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de langue seconde
1, record 7, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ELS 2, record 7, French, ELS
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Examen de connaissance de la langue 3, record 7, French, Examen%20de%20connaissance%20de%20la%20langue
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- ECL 4, record 7, French, ECL
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- ECL 4, record 7, French, ECL
- Examen de connaissance de langue 5, record 7, French, Examen%20de%20connaissance%20de%20langue
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen linguistique utilisé par la Commission de la fonction publique pour déterminer les niveaux de compétence linguistique des candidats à des postes de la fonction publique et des employés de la fonction publique. 6, record 7, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1984, l'ELS a remplacé l'examen de connaissance de langue (ECL). 5, record 7, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe trois tests de langue seconde, chacun mesurant l'une des habiletés suivantes : la compréhension de l'écrit, l'expression écrite et l'interaction orale. Chaque test permet d'évaluer les candidats en regard des trois niveaux (A, B et C) de compétence linguistique en langue seconde exigibles pour les postes bilingues au sein de la fonction publique fédérale. Les candidats qui obtiennent une note suffisamment élevée indiquant qu'ils n'ont pas besoin d'être évalués à nouveau dans une habileté reçoivent une exemption dans cette habileté et n'ont pas à subir ce test à nouveau. Tous ces tests sont administrés dans les centres d'évaluation des ministères et dans les bureaux régionaux de la CFP. Les demandes d'administration sont faites auprès des services d'évaluation de langue seconde des ministères. Ces tests d'évaluation de langue seconde ne peuvent servir à évaluer les compétences linguistiques des candidats dans leur langue maternelle. 7, record 7, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Test d'évaluation de la langue seconde
- Évaluation de la langue seconde
- Examen de la langue seconde
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- New Second Language Evaluation System 1, record 8, English, New%20Second%20Language%20Evaluation%20System
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Nouveau système d'évaluation de langue seconde 1, record 8, French, Nouveau%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Examen de connaissances linguistiques 1, record 8, French, Examen%20de%20connaissances%20linguistiques
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brochure CFP 1, record 8, French, - Nouveau%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-01-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Informatics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Subscriber Loop Extender 1, record 9, English, Subscriber%20Loop%20Extender
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Informatique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Extension de boucles d'abonnés 1, record 9, French, Extension%20de%20boucles%20d%27abonn%C3%A9s
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IBM Canada Ltée. 1, record 9, French, - Extension%20de%20boucles%20d%27abonn%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-04-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shelf-life expired
1, record 10, English, shelf%2Dlife%20expired
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SLE 1, record 10, English, SLE
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- limite de conservation
1, record 10, French, limite%20de%20conservation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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