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IMPREVU [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nonverbal Communication (Psychology)
- Psychology of Communication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bizarre 1, record 1, English, bizarre
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wollen, Weber and Lowry (1972) examined the role of different kinds of pictures in helping people to form ... associations between word pairs. They used four kinds of pictures, examples of which are ...: (1) noninteracting, nonbizarre; (2) noninteracting, bizarre; (3) interacting, nonbizarre; (4) interacting, bizarre. 1, record 1, English, - bizarre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Communication non verbale (Psychologie)
- Psychologie de la communication
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imprévu
1, record 1, French, impr%C3%A9vu
adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inattendu 2, record 1, French, inattendu
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par un psycholinguiste, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Celui-ci précise que, dans le contexte des associations de mots ou d'objets, «bizarre» n'a pas forcément le sens d'étrange ou de grotesque. 1, record 1, French, - impr%C3%A9vu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contingency
1, record 2, English, contingency
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unforeseen or chance situation which may require action. 2, record 2, English, - contingency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contingence
1, record 2, French, contingence
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- situation impondérable 2, record 2, French, situation%20impond%C3%A9rable
correct, feminine noun
- imprévu 3, record 2, French, impr%C3%A9vu
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation imprévue ou fortuite pouvant nécessiter une action quelconque. 1, record 2, French, - contingence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contingence : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - contingence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contingencia
1, record 2, Spanish, contingencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- imponderable 2, record 2, Spanish, imponderable
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circunstancia difícil de prever; factor que no puede medirse, pero influye en una situación dada. 2, record 2, Spanish, - contingencia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incidental 1, record 3, English, incidental
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevisto
1, record 3, Spanish, imprevisto
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contingency
1, record 4, English, contingency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proponents are advised that the basis of payment for AFD [Alternate Forms of Delivery] contracted work may [include] contractor costs for work such as operation, maintenance, management and minor repairs of the assets in the building portfolio and a fee element to include such costs as contingency, overheads and profit. 2, record 4, English, - contingency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépense imprévue
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- imprévu 2, record 4, French, impr%C3%A9vu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[la] base de paiement des travaux visée par les marchés des AFPS [autres formes de prestation de services] pourra comprendre [...] les honoraires correspondant à des coûts comme les imprévus, les frais généraux et le bénéfice. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gasto imprevisto
1, record 4, Spanish, gasto%20imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-09-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- unexpected
1, record 5, English, unexpected
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- unannounced 2, record 5, English, unannounced
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. unannounced visit of the inspector 2, record 5, English, - unexpected
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- inopiné
1, record 5, French, inopin%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- inattendu 2, record 5, French, inattendu
- imprévu 2, record 5, French, impr%C3%A9vu
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par exemple visite inopinée d'un inspecteur laitier 1, record 5, French, - inopin%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- casual 1, record 6, English, casual
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 6, Main entry term, French
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 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- unpredictable 1, record 7, English, unpredictable
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
unpredictable stone intrusions 1, record 7, English, - unpredictable
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intrusions imprévues de pierre 1, record 7, French, - impr%C3%A9vu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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