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SPOTTER [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Target Acquisition
- Infantry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spotter
1, record 1, English, spotter
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Within a sniper team, the individual who identifies targets, determines shooting solutions, and provides corrections to the sniper to ensure accuracy. 2, record 1, English, - spotter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spotter: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - spotter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Infanterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- observateur
1, record 1, French, observateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- observatrice 2, record 1, French, observatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sein d'une équipe de tireurs d'élite, personne qui identifie les cibles, détermine les solutions de tir et offre au tireur d'élite des corrections pour assurer la précision du tir. 3, record 1, French, - observateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observateur et le transmetteur, en particulier, font que l'équipe du tireur d'élite représente plus que de la puissance de feu; elle devient un outil [de renseignement, surveillance, acquisition d'objectifs et reconnaissance]. 4, record 1, French, - observateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
observateur : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - observateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spotter
1, record 2, English, spotter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stain remover 2, record 2, English, stain%20remover
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spotters remove stubborn stains by using chemicals, brushes, sponges, and other equipment. They may do this either before or after items are dry cleaned. 3, record 2, English, - spotter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Teinturerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détacheur de tissus
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tacheur%20de%20tissus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détacheuse de tissus 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tacheuse%20de%20tissus
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-01-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avalanche guard
1, record 3, English, avalanche%20guard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- watchman 2, record 3, English, watchman
correct
- spotter 3, record 3, English, spotter
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If one of your partners is caught [in an avalanche], you need to act quickly and positively. Your actions over the next several minutes may mean the difference between life and death for your friend. Warning! Before you do anything, you need to make sure the area is not threatened by other slide paths, and, if so, you may decide to post a watchman and coordinate an escape plan. 2, record 3, English, - avalanche%20guard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- guetteur
1, record 3, French, guetteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cas d'accident [d'avalanche,] s'il y a suffisamment de chercheurs efficaces, le responsable ne participera pas directement aux recherches, mais en supervise le bon déroulement. Il faut parfois désigner un guetteur au cas où une nouvelle avalanche se déclencherait. 2, record 3, French, - guetteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Désigner, mettre en place un guetteur. 3, record 3, French, - guetteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spotter
1, record 4, English, spotter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of white or black paper in which small holes have been cut; used for checking tints. 1, record 4, English, - spotter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cache perforé
1, record 4, French, cache%20perfor%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Morceau de papier blanc ou noir dans lequel on a taillé des trous, qui sert à la vérification des teintes de couleur. 1, record 4, French, - cache%20perfor%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- North American Football
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 5, English, spotter
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Football nord-américain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- guetteur
1, record 5, French, guetteur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 6, English, spotter
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- talent-spotting agent 1, record 6, English, talent%2Dspotting%20agent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prospecteur
1, record 6, French, prospecteur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
personne chargée de "tâter" des candidats agents. 1, record 6, French, - prospecteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 7, English, spotter
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- informateur
1, record 7, French, informateur
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- tuyauteur 2, record 7, French, tuyauteur
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
celui qui donne un tuyau. 1, record 7, French, - informateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-07-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spotter
1, record 8, English, spotter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- observateur
1, record 8, French, observateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en recherche et sauvetage par avion. 2, record 8, French, - observateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-04-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Materials Handling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 9, English, spotter
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"enlist the aid of a spotter or guide when handling bulky loads" 2FORE.II.l2.e 1, record 9, English, - spotter
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Manutention
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éclaireur
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9claireur
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"adjoignez-vous toujours un éclaireur ou un guide lorsque vous manipulez de gros chargements" chariots élévateurs à fourche 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9claireur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-03-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 10, English, spotter
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- floor spotter 1, record 10, English, floor%20spotter
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Customs floor spotter had referred the passenger for a secondary examination since he ... had appeared to be very nervous. (Int. Drug Summary 86/4). 1, record 10, English, - spotter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- repéreur
1, record 10, French, rep%C3%A9reur
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- dépisteur 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9pisteur
masculine noun
- dépisteur en salle 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9pisteur%20en%20salle
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(se distingue du "rover" en ce qu'il demeure dans la salle où il est affecté). 1, record 10, French, - rep%C3%A9reur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 11, English, spotter
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- retoucheur plumiste 1, record 11, French, retoucheur%20plumiste
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne dont le travail consiste à éliminer les défauts d'un négatif en augmentant l'opacité de certains points. 1, record 11, French, - retoucheur%20plumiste
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glossaire 57 1, record 11, French, - retoucheur%20plumiste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-10-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Marketing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- spotter
1, record 12, English, spotter
specific
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an auctioneer's assistant who watches the buyers for bids (...) spotter de vente aux enchères, celui qui repère ceux qui font des offres. [Q 6787]. 1, record 12, English, - spotter
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vente
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commercialisation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- assistant au commissaire-priseur
1, record 12, French, assistant%20au%20commissaire%2Dpriseur
generic
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- repéreur 2, record 12, French, rep%C3%A9reur
generic
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans une vente publique. Honoraires fixés conformément au tarif établi par la chambre nationale des Commissaires-priseurs et agréé par la Garde des Sceaux. 1, record 12, French, - assistant%20au%20commissaire%2Dpriseur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-10-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- spotter 1, record 13, English, spotter
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pareur 1, record 13, French, pareur
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne qui reçoit les gymnastes en cas de chute. Équivalent fourni par le Centre national des sports et de la récréation. 1, record 13, French, - pareur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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