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WAVE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 1, English, wave
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The periodic oscillation of particles or fields that enables the transmission of energy. 2, record 1, English, - wave
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An electromagnetic wave does not require a propagation medium. 2, record 1, English, - wave
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wave: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - wave
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- onde
1, record 1, French, onde
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transmission d'énergie par l'oscillation périodique de particules ou de champs. 2, record 1, French, - onde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une onde électromagnétique ne requiert aucun milieu de propagation. 2, record 1, French, - onde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
onde : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées; désignation normalisée par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - onde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Acústica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda
1, record 1, Spanish, onda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscilación periódica que queda definida por su amplitud, fase y frecuencia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - onda
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 2, English, wave
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A raised mass of water on the surface of water, especially the sea, which is caused by the wind or by tides making the surface of the water rise and fall. 2, record 2, English, - wave
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vague
1, record 2, French, vague
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lame 2, record 2, French, lame
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute agitation de la mer qui se traduit par une ondulation de courte durée apparaissant en surface. 2, record 2, French, - vague
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ola
1, record 2, Spanish, ola
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- onda 1, record 2, Spanish, onda
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 3, English, wave
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiple waves of transmission during infectious disease epidemics represent a major public health challenge, but the ecological and behavioral drivers of epidemic resurgence are poorly understood. 2, record 3, English, - wave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
epidemic wave, first wave, first wave of infections, second wave, second wave of infections 3, record 3, English, - wave
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vague
1, record 3, French, vague
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des pandémies les plus mortelles, celle de la grippe espagnole (1918-1920), est celle souvent citée par les experts pour expliquer le phénomène des vagues, soit de nouvelles flambées épidémiques après une réduction du nombre de cas. 2, record 3, French, - vague
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
deuxième vague, deuxième vague d'infections, première vague, première vague d'infections, seconde vague, seconde vague d'infections 3, record 3, French, - vague
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
vague épidémique 3, record 3, French, - vague
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ola
1, record 3, Spanish, ola
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- oleada 2, record 3, Spanish, oleada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Es bien conocido que la primera ola de gripe española en la primavera de 1918 no fue tan mala, pero en agosto, cuando una segunda ola se extendió en gran parte del mundo, el virus había mutado a una forma mucho más mortífera, golpeando principalmente a regiones que aún no habían sido expuestas. 3, record 3, Spanish, - ola
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ola; oleada: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que en las noticias sobre los nuevos casos de covid-19, se emplean indistintamente los sustantivos "ola" y "oleada". En este sentido, cabe indicar que, aunque el término "oleada" es adecuado y no es preciso siquiera ponerlo entre comillas, resulta preferible optar por "ola". 2, record 3, Spanish, - ola
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ola: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que ["ola"] hace referencia a un número creciente de personas infectadas por una enfermedad, que alcanza un máximo para, a continuación, descender más lentamente. 2, record 3, Spanish, - ola
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
primera ola de coronavirus 2, record 3, Spanish, - ola
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 4, English, wave
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wave: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 4, English, - wave
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 4, French, ondulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vague 1, record 4, French, vague
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ondulation; vague : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 4, French, - ondulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 5, English, wave
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In amphibious operations, a formation of forces, landing ships and craft, amphibious vehicles or aircraft, required to beach or land at about the same time. 1, record 5, English, - wave
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can be classified as to type, function or order as shown: a. assault wave; b. boat wave; c. helicopter wave; d. numbered wave; e. on-call wave; f. scheduled wave. 1, record 5, English, - wave
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wave: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - wave
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vague
1, record 5, French, vague
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations amphibies, formation composée de forces, bâtiments et engins de débarquement, véhicules amphibies ou aéronefs devant débarquer ou atterrir sur une plage presque au même moment. 1, record 5, French, - vague
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut être classée par type, fonction ou numéro d'ordre : a. vague d'assaut; b. vague d'embarcations; c. vague d'hélicoptères; d. vague numérotée; e. vague sur demande; f. vague à l'horaire. 1, record 5, French, - vague
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vague : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - vague
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ola
1, record 5, Spanish, ola
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- oleada 1, record 5, Spanish, oleada
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Una formación de tropas, barcos de desembarco, lanchas, vehículos anfibios o aviones necesarios para poner pie en la playa o desembarcar al mismo tiempo. Se puede clasificar con arreglo al tipo, función u orden como sigue: a. Oleada de asalto; b. Oleada de embarcaciones; c. Oleada de helicópteros; d. Oleada numerada; e. Oleada a petición; f. Oleada programada. 1, record 5, Spanish, - ola
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geophysics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- S wave
1, record 6, English, S%20wave
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- secondary wave 1, record 6, English, secondary%20wave
correct
- transverse wave 2, record 6, English, transverse%20wave
correct
- rotational wave 3, record 6, English, rotational%20wave
correct
- shear wave 4, record 6, English, shear%20wave
correct
- equivoluminal wave 5, record 6, English, equivoluminal%20wave
correct
- distortional wave 3, record 6, English, distortional%20wave
correct
- tangential wave 5, record 6, English, tangential%20wave
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seismic short wavelength and high frequency body wave propagated through the solid parts of the Earth by a shearing motion that involves oscillation perpendicular to the direction of propagation. 6, record 6, English, - S%20wave
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This wave] does not travel through the outer (liquid) core of the Earth; named secondary (S) because they arrive later than the primary waves. 6, record 6, English, - S%20wave
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
secondary wave; S wave; shear wave; transverse wave: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 7, record 6, English, - S%20wave
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
shear wave: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 8, record 6, English, - S%20wave
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géophysique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- onde S
1, record 6, French, onde%20S
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- onde transversale 2, record 6, French, onde%20transversale
correct, feminine noun
- onde secondaire 3, record 6, French, onde%20secondaire
correct, feminine noun
- seconde onde préliminaire 4, record 6, French, seconde%20onde%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
correct, feminine noun
- onde de cisaillement 2, record 6, French, onde%20de%20cisaillement
correct, feminine noun
- onde de distorsion 5, record 6, French, onde%20de%20distorsion
correct, feminine noun
- onde rotationnelle 6, record 6, French, onde%20rotationnelle
feminine noun
- onde de rotation 7, record 6, French, onde%20de%20rotation
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des ondes transversales (les ondes S) pour lesquelles les particules sont déplacées dans la direction perpendiculaire à la propagation, on les dit encore ondes de cisaillement (Sh). 8, record 6, French, - onde%20S
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[L'onde S] correspond à des distorsions sans changement de volume; le déplacement est dirigé dans le plan normal à la direction de propagation : une telle onde est dite transversale. 5, record 6, French, - onde%20S
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
onde secondaire; onde S; onde de cisaillement; onde transversale : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 9, record 6, French, - onde%20S
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
onde S; onde transversale; onde de cisaillement : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 10, record 6, French, - onde%20S
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
- Geofísica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda secundaria
1, record 6, Spanish, onda%20secundaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onda sísmica más lenta que la onda P, que no se propaga en un medio fluido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - onda%20secundaria
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Roads
- Road Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 7, English, wave
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Undulations consisting of alternate valleys and crest at least 60 cm apart. 1, record 7, English, - wave
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wave: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 7, English, - wave
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
- Entretien des routes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 7, French, ondulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- vague 2, record 7, French, vague
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vague ou succession de vagues distantes d'au moins 60 cm. 3, record 7, French, - ondulation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ondulation : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 7, French, - ondulation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wave
1, record 8, English, wave
noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artistic gymnastics term. 1, record 8, English, - wave
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 8, English, - wave
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- onde du corps
1, record 8, French, onde%20du%20corps
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de gymnastique artistique. 1, record 8, French, - onde%20du%20corps
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 8, French, - onde%20du%20corps
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-12-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- undulation
1, record 9, English, undulation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- wave 2, record 9, English, wave
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
undulatus (un): Clouds in patches, sheets or layers, showing undulations which may be observed in fairly uniform cloud layers or in clouds composed of elements, separate or merged. Sometimes a double system of undulations is in evidence. This term applies mainly to Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus, Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus and Stratus. 1, record 9, English, - undulation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 9, French, ondulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ondulé : Nuages en bancs, nappes ou couches présentant un ou deux systèmes d'ondulations de plus ou moins grande amplitude. 2, record 9, French, - ondulation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-06-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ripple
1, record 10, English, ripple
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- undulation 2, record 10, English, undulation
correct
- waving 2, record 10, English, waving
correct
- wave 3, record 10, English, wave
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Periodic variation of a quantity above and below the operating value. 4, record 10, English, - ripple
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ondulation
1, record 10, French, ondulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation périodique de la valeur d'une grandeur au-dessus ou en-dessous de la valeur de fonctionnement. 2, record 10, French, - ondulation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-12-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- World Association of Veterinary Educators
1, record 11, English, World%20Association%20of%20Veterinary%20Educators
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- WAVE 1, record 11, English, WAVE
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Association mondiale des enseignants vétérinaires
1, record 11, French, Association%20mondiale%20des%20enseignants%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, l'organisme est établi à la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec). 2, record 11, French, - Association%20mondiale%20des%20enseignants%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaires
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Communication
- Sociology of Recreation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Mexican wave
1, record 12, English, Mexican%20wave
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- wave 2, record 12, English, wave
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wavelike movement created by the fans as they rise to their feet and cheer. 3, record 12, English, - Mexican%20wave
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mexican wave: known as "the wave" in North America, where fans create an undulating wave around a sports facility. 1, record 12, English, - Mexican%20wave
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The crowd is making a wave. 3, record 12, English, - Mexican%20wave
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to Mr Claude Mouton, public relations officer for Le Club de hockey, Les Canadiens de Montréal, the English term is "a wave" and the French one, "la vague". The SVP client's term, "the wave" seems, though, a better equivalent for "la vague". 3, record 12, English, - Mexican%20wave
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la communication
- Sociologie des loisirs
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vague
1, record 12, French, vague
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement dans la foule qui emplit un stade de style amphithéâtre pour assister à un manifestation sportive et qui reproduit l'ondulation d'une vague. 1, record 12, French, - vague
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La foule fait la vague. 1, record 12, French, - vague
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À un arrêt du jeu, lorsque le spectacle se fait moche, ou après une série de jeux à l'emporte-pièce, l'envie de stimuler les joueurs se fait sentir parmi la foule. Les spectateurs d'une section se lèvent alors, bras dans les airs, puis se rassoient au moment même où ceux de la section à leur gauche se lèvent à leur tour, bras dans les airs. Le mouvement se continue et fait le de l'amphithéâtre, 1, 2, 3 fois. Après les sons en crescendo d'instruments de toutes sortes, les cris scandés invoquant le nom du club ou celui d'un joueur, et les invitations à manifester, gestuelles de la part de la mascotte du club ou sonores, de celle de l'organiste de la maison, ce jeu de la foule est le dernier cri des encouragements qu'un club local puisse recevoir (surtout populaire aux matches de hockey, de baseball et de football). 1, record 12, French, - vague
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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