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EPC [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- collective protection equipment
1, record 1, English, collective%20protection%20equipment
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CPE 2, record 1, English, CPE
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collective protection equipment; CPE: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - collective%20protection%20equipment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipement de protection collective
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 1, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matériel de protection collective 2, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20protection%20collective
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CPE 3, record 1, French, CPE
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CPE 3, record 1, French, CPE
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un équipement de protection collective (EPC) a pour objet de protéger le personnel contre les risques qui sont susceptibles de menacer leur santé ou leur sécurité. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel de protection collective; CPE : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Performance and Competency Evaluation
1, record 2, English, Performance%20and%20Competency%20Evaluation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PaCE 2, record 2, English, PaCE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of National Defence. 3, record 2, English, - Performance%20and%20Competency%20Evaluation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de la performance et des compétences
1, record 2, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20performance%20et%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 2, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de la Défense nationale. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20performance%20et%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
1, record 3, English, carbapenem%2Dresistant%20Enterobacteriaceae
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CRE 1, record 3, English, CRE
correct, plural
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The family of germs, known as CRE, which stands for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, are deadly because they are resistant even to last-resort antibiotics. The CRE germs usually strike people receiving medical care in hospitals or nursing homes, including patients on breathing machines or dependent on catheters. 2, record 3, English, - carbapenem%2Dresistant%20Enterobacteriaceae
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entérobactéries productrices de carbapénèmases
1, record 3, French, ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20productrices%20de%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mases
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 3, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- entérobactéries résistantes aux carbapénèmes 2, record 3, French, ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20r%C3%A9sistantes%20aux%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- ERC 3, record 3, French, ERC
correct, feminine noun, plural
- ERC 3, record 3, French, ERC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les carbapénèmes constituant la seule classe d’antibiotiques à large spectre encore active sur les bactéries gram-négatif multirésistantes, il importe de limiter l'utilisation de cette classe d’antibiotiques pour en préserver l'efficacité. Il est reconnu unanimement que pour maîtriser la transmission et diffusion des carbapénèmases, il faut agir précocement et appliquer des mesures de contrôle efficaces : Prescription prudente d'antibiotiques pour prévenir l'émergence des EPC [...] 4, record 3, French, - ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20productrices%20de%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mases
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- certification practice statement
1, record 4, English, certification%20practice%20statement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CPS 2, record 4, English, CPS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comprehensive statement of the mechanisms and procedures that a certification authority employs in issuing and managing public key certificates in compliance with one or more certificate policies. 3, record 4, English, - certification%20practice%20statement
Record 4, Key term(s)
- C.P.S.
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- énoncé de pratiques de certification
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20de%20pratiques%20de%20certification
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 4, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énoncé complet des mécanismes et des procédés qu'une autorité de certification emploie pour délivrer et gérer des certificats de clé publique conformément à une ou plusieurs politiques de certification. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20de%20pratiques%20de%20certification
Record 4, Key term(s)
- E.P.C.
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-10-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- European Paralympic Committee
1, record 5, English, European%20Paralympic%20Committee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 5, English, EPC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- International Paralympic Committee European Committee 1, record 5, English, International%20Paralympic%20Committee%20European%20Committee
former designation, correct
- IPC European Committee 1, record 5, English, IPC%20European%20Committee
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EPC is an international non profit-making organisation formed and run by European National Paralympic Committees and the European branches of the International Organisations of Sports for the Disabled. It is responsible for sanctioning, co-ordinating and overseeing European Championships in a number of Paralympic sports, and the development of disability sports in Europe. Founded as the IPC [International Paralympic Committee] European Committee in November 1991, EPC adopted its current name in 1999. 1, record 5, English, - European%20Paralympic%20Committee
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The official language between the members of the EPC is English, otherwise that of the country where the EPC has its seat. Hosts of meetings are encouraged to provide interpretation services as appropriate. At the discretion of the chairman of meetings, a delegate may address the assembly in a language other than English if the delegate provides for consecutive translation. 1, record 5, English, - European%20Paralympic%20Committee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- European Paralympic Committee
1, record 5, French, European%20Paralympic%20Committee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 5, French, EPC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Comité européen paralympique 1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9en%20paralympique
unofficial, masculine noun
- EPC 1, record 5, French, EPC
unofficial, masculine noun
- EPC 1, record 5, French, EPC
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electrical power center
1, record 6, English, electrical%20power%20center
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 2, record 6, English, EPC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electrical power centre 3, record 6, English, electrical%20power%20centre
correct
- EPC 3, record 6, English, EPC
correct
- EPC 3, record 6, English, EPC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The double bulkhead behind the captain contains the airplane electrical power center (EPC). In it are mounted most of the distribution buses and control relays with associated circuit breakers to individual units mounted on the forward face. 4, record 6, English, - electrical%20power%20center
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- centre de distribution électrique
1, record 6, French, centre%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 6, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de distribution électrique; EPC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 2, record 6, French, - centre%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cryogenic main stage
1, record 7, English, cryogenic%20main%20stage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- étage principal cryotechnique
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tage%20principal%20cryotechnique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 7, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- étage de propulsion cryotechnique 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tage%20de%20propulsion%20cryotechnique
correct, masculine noun
- corps central du lanceur 1, record 7, French, corps%20central%20du%20lanceur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Foreign Trade
- Domestic Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Administration and Technology Services Division
1, record 8, English, Administration%20and%20Technology%20Services%20Division
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 2, record 8, English, EPC
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Export and Import Controls Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. 3, record 8, English, - Administration%20and%20Technology%20Services%20Division
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce extérieur
- Commerce intérieur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Division des services d'administration et de technologie
1, record 8, French, Division%20des%20services%20d%27administration%20et%20de%20technologie
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 8, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direction générale des contrôles à l'exportation et à l'importation, ministère des Affaires étrangères et commerce international. 3, record 8, French, - Division%20des%20services%20d%27administration%20et%20de%20technologie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- electronic power conditioner
1, record 9, English, electronic%20power%20conditioner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 9, English, EPC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- conditionneur électronique d'énergie
1, record 9, French, conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 9, French, EPC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 3, record 9, French, - conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- electrical power conditioner
1, record 10, English, electrical%20power%20conditioner
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 10, English, EPC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conditionneur électrique d'énergie
1, record 10, French, conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 10, French, EPC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 3, record 10, French, - conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- extra-pair copulation
1, record 11, English, extra%2Dpair%20copulation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 11, English, EPC
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- extrapair copulation 2, record 11, English, extrapair%20copulation
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Occasional copulation between an already paired individual (monogamy, polygyny, or polyandry) and one or more individuals of the opposite sex without formation of a pair bond. This type of behaviour has been reported in most families of birds. 2, record 11, English, - extra%2Dpair%20copulation
Record 11, Key term(s)
- extra pair copulation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- copulation hors couple
1, record 11, French, copulation%20hors%20couple
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 11, French, EPC
feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accouplement occasionnel d'un individu déjà apparié (monogamie, polygynie ou polyandrie) avec un ou plusieurs autres individus du sexe opposé sans qu'il y ait formation de lien. Ce comportement a été rapporté chez la plupart des familles d'oiseaux. 3, record 11, French, - copulation%20hors%20couple
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EPC (copulation hors couple) permet au cardinal (mâle) de transmettre le plus de gènes possible. D'abord, il féconde une femelle et reste auprès d'elle pour l'aider à élever sa progéniture. En même temps, il féconde d'autres femelles pour s'assurer que le plus grand nombre de ses gènes soit transmis. 4, record 11, French, - copulation%20hors%20couple
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-04-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- continuous plancton recording 1, record 12, English, continuous%20plancton%20recording
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement du plancton en continu
1, record 12, French, enregistrement%20du%20plancton%20en%20continu
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 12, French, EPC
masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : MPO [ministère des Pêches et des Océans]. 1, record 12, French, - enregistrement%20du%20plancton%20en%20continu
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-10-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Federal Administration
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Committees' Ps Review 1, record 13, English, Committees%27%20Ps%20Review
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- CP-R
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Administration fédérale
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Examen des P des Comités 1, record 13, French, Examen%20des%20P%20des%20Comit%C3%A9s
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'examiner tous les processus des Comités (publications, programmes, procédure, etc.). 1, record 13, French, - Examen%20des%20P%20des%20Comit%C3%A9s
Record 13, Key term(s)
- EP-C
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-08-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- perceived consumer effectiveness
1, record 14, English, perceived%20consumer%20effectiveness
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- PCE 2, record 14, English, PCE
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The direct relationship between perceived consumer effectiveness and ecological concern indicates that the consumer's lack of belief that he can be effective in the abatement of pollution is indeed an effective deterrent to his becoming personally concerned about ecological issues in consumption. 1, record 14, English, - perceived%20consumer%20effectiveness
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- efficacité perçue du consommateur
1, record 14, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20per%C3%A7ue%20du%20consommateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 14, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kinnear, Taylor et Ahmed ont défini la notion d'efficacité perçue du consommateur (EPC) comme étant la perception qu'a une personne de sa propre capacité de résoudre des problèmes environnementaux. 1, record 14, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20per%C3%A7ue%20du%20consommateur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-03-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Clinical Pastoral Education 1, record 15, English, Clinical%20Pastoral%20Education
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Éducation pastorale clinique 1, record 15, French, %C3%89ducation%20pastorale%20clinique
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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