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Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transmission loss
1, record 1, English, transmission%20loss
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TL 2, record 1, English, TL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In communication, transmission loss (frequently abbreviated "loss") is a general term used to denote a decrease in power in transmission from one point to another. 3, record 1, English, - transmission%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transmission loss is usually expressed in decibels. 3, record 1, English, - transmission%20loss
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- perte de transmission
1, record 1, French, perte%20de%20transmission
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution [...] généralement exprimée en décibels, de la puissance du signal quand il passe de l'entrée à la sortie d'un transducteur. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation]. 1, record 1, French, - perte%20de%20transmission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
perte de transmission : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 1, French, - perte%20de%20transmission
Record 1, Key term(s)
- TL
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida de transmisión
1, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disminución del nivel de presión acústica entre dos lugares designados en un sistema de transmisión de sonido, estando uno de los lugares frecuentemente en la distancia de referencia de la fuente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prizes and Trophies (Sports)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medal presentation ceremony
1, record 2, English, medal%20presentation%20ceremony
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- medal presentation 2, record 2, English, medal%20presentation
correct
- medal ceremony 3, record 2, English, medal%20ceremony
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
British Olympic hero Steve Redgrave has castigated Olympic organisers over the medal presentation ceremony which he claimed was unfair for fans and athletes. 1, record 2, English, - medal%20presentation%20ceremony
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Medal, mascot and flower bearers prepare for the medal ceremony for the final of the Men's 4x100m relay at the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, 4, record 2, English, - medal%20presentation%20ceremony
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
USA skater Apolo Anton Ohno gazes up as he makes a fist during the medal ceremony of the men's 500m finals competition during the 2006 Winter Olympics ... in Turin, Italy. 5, record 2, English, - medal%20presentation%20ceremony
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prix et trophées (Sports)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cérémonie de présentation des médailles
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- présentation des médailles 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9sentation%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
correct, feminine noun
- cérémonie de remise des médailles 3, record 2, French, c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20remise%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
correct, feminine noun
- remise des médailles 2, record 2, French, remise%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité Cérémonies s'occupa des articles nécessaires aux cérémonies de présentation des médailles, notamment des médailles, bouquets et coussins. 1, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La présentation des médailles est une des fonctions importantes de l'évènement. Des podiums de différentes hauteurs où les archers se tiendront lors de la remise des médailles devront être installés dans un endroit où ils seront visibles de tous les spectateurs. 4, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Chaque soir, avant la Cérémonie de remise des médailles, qui débutera à 20h00, deux moments de détente sont prévus sur l'Esplanade de remise des médailles de Torino avec les «Étincelles de la Passion» [...] 3, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20de%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20des%20m%C3%A9dailles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- starting position
1, record 3, English, starting%20position
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- start position 2, record 3, English, start%20position
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seeded skiers, according to the 2009-10 World Cup standings, are given the most favorable start position (in the middle of the starting line) and the next highest-ranked athlete is given the next most favorable starting position, and so on. 3, record 3, English, - starting%20position
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- position de départ
1, record 3, French, position%20de%20d%C3%A9part
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'athlète le mieux placé au classement des courses sur distance à la Coupe du monde se voit attribuer la position de départ la plus favorable (au milieu de la ligne de départ). 2, record 3, French, - position%20de%20d%C3%A9part
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- case plan
1, record 4, English, case%20plan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- case management plan 2, record 4, English, case%20management%20plan
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plan de gestion du cas
1, record 4, French, plan%20de%20gestion%20du%20cas
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- plan d'intervention 2, record 4, French, plan%20d%27intervention
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après le document «Stratégies de gestion des cas». 3, record 4, French, - plan%20de%20gestion%20du%20cas
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1984-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beer and wine clearance committee 1, record 5, English, beer%20and%20wine%20clearance%20committee
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- comité des autorisations visant la bière et le vin 1, record 5, French, comit%C3%A9%20des%20autorisations%20visant%20la%20bi%C3%A8re%20et%20le%20vin
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 2013-01-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distributor valve 1, record 6, English, distributor%20valve
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soupape de distribution
1, record 6, French, soupape%20de%20distribution
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le commandant de bord utilisait ce système en mode Single, qui, lorsqu'il est sélectionné, ouvre une soupape de distribution pour gonfler les boudins des ailes. Au bout de six secondes environ, les boudins de dégivrage des ailes se dégonflent et ceux des stabilisateurs se gonflent pendant quatre secondes, puis ils se dégonflent, mettant fin au cycle. 2, record 6, French, - soupape%20de%20distribution
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-03-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Congress of Black Women Foundation
1, record 7, English, National%20Congress%20of%20Black%20Women%20Foundation
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Burnaby. 2, record 7, English, - National%20Congress%20of%20Black%20Women%20Foundation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fondation nationale du congrès des femmes noires
1, record 7, French, Fondation%20nationale%20du%20congr%C3%A8s%20des%20femmes%20noires
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 7, French, - Fondation%20nationale%20du%20congr%C3%A8s%20des%20femmes%20noires
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shipboard tank level indicating equipment 1, record 8, English, shipboard%20tank%20level%20indicating%20equipment
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif indicateur de niveau de réservoir de bord
1, record 8, French, dispositif%20indicateur%20de%20niveau%20de%20r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20bord
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le 28 octobre 1966 1, record 8, French, - dispositif%20indicateur%20de%20niveau%20de%20r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20bord
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bury a rock
1, record 9, English, bury%20a%20rock
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bury a stone 2, record 9, English, bury%20a%20stone
correct
- bury 1, record 9, English, bury
correct, verb
- draw behind 1, record 9, English, draw%20behind
correct
- pull behind 1, record 9, English, pull%20behind
correct
- draw a rock behind cover 1, record 9, English, draw%20a%20rock%20behind%20cover
correct, Canada
- draw a stone behind cover 3, record 9, English, draw%20a%20stone%20behind%20cover
correct
- draw behind a rock 1, record 9, English, draw%20behind%20a%20rock
correct, Canada
- draw behind a stone 1, record 9, English, draw%20behind%20a%20stone
correct
- draw behind cover 1, record 9, English, draw%20behind%20cover
correct
- drive a rock behind cover 1, record 9, English, drive%20a%20rock%20behind%20cover
correct, Canada
- drive a stone behind cover 3, record 9, English, drive%20a%20stone%20behind%20cover
correct
- protect a rock up 1, record 9, English, protect%20a%20rock%20up
correct, Canada
- protect a stone up 3, record 9, English, protect%20a%20stone%20up
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manoeuvre by which a player places a delivered rock behind another in the hope of protecting it. 1, record 9, English, - bury%20a%20rock
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cacher une pierre
1, record 9, French, cacher%20une%20pierre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- placer une pierre à couvert 2, record 9, French, placer%20une%20pierre%20%C3%A0%20couvert
correct, see observation
- mettre une pierre à couvert 2, record 9, French, mettre%20une%20pierre%20%C3%A0%20couvert
correct, see observation
- se mettre à couvert 2, record 9, French, se%20mettre%20%C3%A0%20couvert
correct, see observation
- aller se cacher 2, record 9, French, aller%20se%20cacher
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre qui consiste pour un joueur à placer sa pierre derrière une autre dans l'espoir de la protéger. 2, record 9, French, - cacher%20une%20pierre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aller se cacher; se mettre à couvert : cxpressions qui se disent du jeu du curleur qui vient de lancer ou de la pierre placée. 3, record 9, French, - cacher%20une%20pierre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Employment Benefits
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- break period
1, record 10, English, break%20period
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- break time 1, record 10, English, break%20time
correct
- break 2, record 10, English, break
correct, noun
- relief period 3, record 10, English, relief%20period
correct
- relief time 3, record 10, English, relief%20time
correct
- rest period 4, record 10, English, rest%20period
correct
- coffee break 5, record 10, English, coffee%20break
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short recess or rest period during the shift to give employees, particularly those on monotonous and tiring work, an opportunity for a ... period of relaxation. 6, record 10, English, - break%20period
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Avantages sociaux
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- période de repos
1, record 10, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20repos
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- pause 2, record 10, French, pause
correct, feminine noun
- pause café 3, record 10, French, pause%20caf%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- pause-café 4, record 10, French, pause%2Dcaf%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte période durant laquelle les travailleurs peuvent cesser de travailler. 5, record 10, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20repos
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Beneficios sociales
- Convenios colectivos y negociaciones
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- descanso
1, record 10, Spanish, descanso
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- pausa 1, record 10, Spanish, pausa
correct, feminine noun
- descanso para café 2, record 10, Spanish, descanso%20para%20caf%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- tiempo de bocadillo 2, record 10, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20bocadillo
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Spain
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En España y refiriéndose a un trabajador manual se denomina tiempo de bocadillo y su duración está regulada en los convenios colectivos. 2, record 10, Spanish, - descanso
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
descanso para café; tiempo de bocadillo: términos y contexto extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 10, Spanish, - descanso
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