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NU [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Military Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nationality undetermined
1, record 1, English, nationality%20undetermined
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NU 2, record 1, English, NU
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of NATO post. 1, record 1, English, - nationality%20undetermined
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nationality undetermined; NU: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - nationality%20undetermined
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Organisation militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sans attribution de nationalité
1, record 1, French, sans%20attribution%20de%20nationalit%C3%A9
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NU 2, record 1, French, NU
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type de poste OTAN. 1, record 1, French, - sans%20attribution%20de%20nationalit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sans attribution de nationalité; NU : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - sans%20attribution%20de%20nationalit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Conductors and Resistors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bare
1, record 2, English, bare
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bare: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 2, English, - bare
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Conducteurs et résistances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 2, French, nu
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nu : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - nu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Nipissing University
1, record 3, English, Nipissing%20University
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NU 1, record 3, English, NU
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Nipissing University College 1, record 3, English, Nipissing%20University%20College
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Nipissing College 1, record 3, English, Nipissing%20College
former designation, correct, Ontario
- Northeastern University 1, record 3, English, Northeastern%20University
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University located in North Bay, Ontario. 2, record 3, English, - Nipissing%20University
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Nipissing University Act, 1992. 3, record 3, English, - Nipissing%20University
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Nipissing University
1, record 3, French, Nipissing%20University
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NU 1, record 3, French, NU
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Université Nipissing 2, record 3, French, Universit%C3%A9%20Nipissing
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, Ontario
- Nipissing University College 1, record 3, French, Nipissing%20University%20College
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- Nipissing College 1, record 3, French, Nipissing%20College
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- Northeastern University 1, record 3, French, Northeastern%20University
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Université Nipissing : appellation réservée aux documents de portée générale tels qu'un communiqué. 3, record 3, French, - Nipissing%20University
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Université Nipissing : La plupart des noms des universités canadiennes de langue anglaise n’ont pas de traduction officielle en français. Le Bureau de la traduction recommande de les traduire, en partie ou en entier, et de mettre la majuscule au mot «université» (de même qu’aux mots «collège» et «institut»). Cet équivalent suit les règles de cette recommandation. 4, record 3, French, - Nipissing%20University
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Université située à North Bay, Ontario. 5, record 3, French, - Nipissing%20University
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- degree of freedom
1, record 4, English, degree%20of%20freedom
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- degree of liberty 2, record 4, English, degree%20of%20liberty
correct, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In statistical calculation, the maximum number of values of a variable (or variables) that are free to vary under a given set of conditions. 3, record 4, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, when the sum of four values is fixed, only three of the values are open to choice, for after the three are chosen the value of the fourth is determined by the sum. 3, record 4, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In general, the number of terms in a sum minus the number of constraints on the terms of the sum. 4, record 4, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
nu: The word "nu" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter. It represents the number of degrees of freedom in a given equation or analysis. 5, record 4, English, - degree%20of%20freedom
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ν
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- degré de liberté
1, record 4, French, degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paramètres utilisés pour décrire des types concrets de distribution de probabilité [...] 2, record 4, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nu : Le mot «nu» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante. Il représente le nombre de degrés de liberté dans une analyse ou une équation. 3, record 4, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En général, le nombre de termes de la somme moins le nombre de contraintes sur les termes de la somme. 4, record 4, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
degré de liberté : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 4, French, - degr%C3%A9%20de%20libert%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Métodos estadísticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- grado de libertad
1, record 4, Spanish, grado%20de%20libertad
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parámetros que se usan para describir tipos concretos de distribución de probabilidad [...]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - grado%20de%20libertad
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los grados de libertad de una suma de cuadrados de n variables que siguen la distribución normal (0,1), es el número n-e de variables linealmente independientes de esta suma de cuadrados, siendo e el número de ecuaciones lineales que restringen la libertad de las n variables. 1, record 4, Spanish, - grado%20de%20libertad
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grado de libertad: término, definición y contexto extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 4, Spanish, - grado%20de%20libertad
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Diplomacy
- National and International Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- United Nations
1, record 5, English, United%20Nations
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- UN 2, record 5, English, UN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- League of Nations 3, record 5, English, League%20of%20Nations
former designation, correct
- L of N 4, record 5, English, L%20of%20N
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An international organization founded in 1946 by the Charter of San Francisco, to ensure international peace and security. The Charter is a treaty between countries that are classified as original and admitted nations. UN institutions are financed by member countries in accordance with their ability to contribute. Its headquarters are in New York. 5, record 5, English, - United%20Nations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The League of Nations was created in 1920 and replaced in 1946 by the United Nations. 4, record 5, English, - United%20Nations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
United Nations; UN: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 5, English, - United%20Nations
Record 5, Key term(s)
- United Nations Organization
- United Nations Organisation
- UNO
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Diplomatie
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Organisation des Nations Unies
1, record 5, French, Organisation%20des%20Nations%20Unies
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ONU 2, record 5, French, ONU
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Nations Unies 3, record 5, French, Nations%20Unies
correct, feminine noun
- Société des Nations 4, record 5, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20Nations
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SDN 5, record 5, French, SDN
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SDN 5, record 5, French, SDN
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation internationale créée en 1946 par la Charte de San Francisco, pour le maintien de la paix et de la sécurité internationales. La Charte est un traité entre États et fait la différence entre membres originaires et membres admis. Les activités des institutions de l'ONU sont financées avec les apports des États membres en fonction de leur capacité de paiement. Son siège se trouve à New York. 6, record 5, French, - Organisation%20des%20Nations%20Unies
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Société des Nations a été créée en 1920 et remplacée en 1946, par l'ONU. 5, record 5, French, - Organisation%20des%20Nations%20Unies
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Organisation des Nations Unies; ONU : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 5, French, - Organisation%20des%20Nations%20Unies
Record 5, Key term(s)
- NU
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Diplomacia
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización de las Naciones Unidas
1, record 5, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Naciones%20Unidas
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ONU 1, record 5, Spanish, ONU
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- Naciones Unidas 2, record 5, Spanish, Naciones%20Unidas
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización internacional fundada en 1946 por la Carta de San Francisco, para el mantenimiento de la paz y la seguridad internacionales. La Carta es un tratado entre Estados y distingue entre miembros originarios y admitidos. Las actividades de las instituciones de la ONU se financian con las aportaciones de los Estados miembros en función de su capacidad de pago. Su sede se encuentra en Nueva York. 3, record 5, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Naciones%20Unidas
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Academic Instruction
1, record 6, English, Academic%20Instruction
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NU: occupational specialty qualification code for officers. 2, record 6, English, - Academic%20Instruction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and code of occupational specialty qualification officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 6, English, - Academic%20Instruction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Enseignement universitaire
1, record 6, French, Enseignement%20universitaire
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NU : code de qualification de spécialiste pour officiers. 2, record 6, French, - Enseignement%20universitaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Titre et code de qualification de spécialiste officialisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 6, French, - Enseignement%20universitaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les titres et codes de qualifications de spécialistes en anglais et en français figureront dans la version mise à jour de la CFP-A-PD-150-001. 2, record 6, French, - Enseignement%20universitaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Engineer Officers Writer
1, record 7, English, Engineer%20Officers%20Writer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NU: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 7, English, - Engineer%20Officers%20Writer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The code 311.37 was converted to NU. 2, record 7, English, - Engineer%20Officers%20Writer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Commis des ingénieurs-mécaniciens
1, record 7, French, Commis%20des%20ing%C3%A9nieurs%2Dm%C3%A9caniciens
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NU : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 7, French, - Commis%20des%20ing%C3%A9nieurs%2Dm%C3%A9caniciens
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le code 311.37 a été changé pour NU. 2, record 7, French, - Commis%20des%20ing%C3%A9nieurs%2Dm%C3%A9caniciens
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- neat line
1, record 8, English, neat%20line
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- net line 1, record 8, English, net%20line
correct
- wall face 2, record 8, English, wall%20face
- reference surface 3, record 8, English, reference%20surface
- main plane 3, record 8, English, main%20plane
- wall line 1, record 8, English, wall%20line
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The true face line of a building regardless of the projections of the stones; a line back of, or inside of, incidental projections. 1, record 8, English, - neat%20line
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The line defining the true limits of a building regardless of the projections on its wall. 4, record 8, English, - neat%20line
Record 8, Key term(s)
- wall neat line
- wall net line
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 8, French, nu
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- nu de mur 2, record 8, French, nu%20de%20mur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface unie de parement, généralement utilisée comme repère pour mesurer les saillies ou retraits. 3, record 8, French, - nu
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Partie de mur sans aucune saillie. 2, record 8, French, - nu
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Plan de référence (le plus souvent vertical) correspondant à la surface de parement fini d'un mur ou d'un ouvrage, abstraction faite des membres, moulures et ornements divers qui viennent en saillie sur ce nu; il sert de référence aux cotes d'épaisseur de ces éléments en saillie, ainsi qu'aux cotes de profondeur des éléments en retrait. 4, record 8, French, - nu
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nu ne doit pas être confondu avec le parement. 5, record 8, French, - nu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Atomic Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nu
1, record 9, English, nu
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
greek letter used to designate frequency of electromagnetic radiations. 2, record 9, English, - nu
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Physique atomique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 9, French, nu
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lettre grecque employée pour désigner la fréquence d'un rayonnement électromagnétique. 2, record 9, French, - nu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Nusselt number
1, record 10, English, Nusselt%20number
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- Nnu 2, record 10, English, Nnu
correct
- Nnum 2, record 10, English, Nnum
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dimensionless number used in the study of forced convection which gives a measure of the ratio of the total heat transfer to conductive heat transfer, and is equal to the heat-transfer coefficient times a characteristic length divided by the thermal conductivity. 2, record 10, English, - Nusselt%20number
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Thermodynamique
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- nombre de Nusselt
1, record 10, French, nombre%20de%20Nusselt
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- Nu 2, record 10, French, Nu
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre sans dimension intervenant dans le transfert de chaleur dans les fluides. 3, record 10, French, - nombre%20de%20Nusselt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nombre Nu est égal au rapport de la chaleur effectivement transportée à travers le système turbulent à la chaleur [plus faible] qui serait transportée s'il n'y avait que de la conduction, pas de mouvement convectif du fluide. 4, record 10, French, - nombre%20de%20Nusselt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le chauffage est faible, c'est-à-dire aux faibles valeurs de Ra, le nombre de Nusselt vaut un, ainsi en régime turbulent, Nu peut être beaucoup plus grand que un : la chaleur est essentiellement transportée par convection. 4, record 10, French, - nombre%20de%20Nusselt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Moyennant un choix approprié de grandeurs caractéristiques, il peut représenter le rapport entre la chaleur réellement transférée et la chaleur qui serait transférée dans les mêmes conditions par conduction pure. 3, record 10, French, - nombre%20de%20Nusselt
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Termodinámica
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de Nusselt
1, record 10, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20Nusselt
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número sin dimensiones que interviene en la transferencia térmica en los fluidos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20Nusselt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mediante una elección apropiada de magnitudes características, puede representar la relación entre el calor real transferido y el calor probable transferido en las mismas condiciones por conducción pura. 1, record 10, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20Nusselt
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-06-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Nunavut
1, record 11, English, Nunavut
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- Nun. 2, record 11, English, Nun%2E
see observation, Canada
- NU 3, record 11, English, NU
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A territory created on April 1, 1999 from the division of the Northwest Territories, the eastern part of which became the third territory to join the Confederation of Canada. It stands thirteenth in the order of precedence established according to the year of entry into Confederation of the ten provinces, then of the territories. Nunavut consists of: (a) all of Canada north of the 60°N and east of a boundary line shown on the official map and which is not within Quebec or Newfoundland and Labrador; and (b) the islands in Hudson Bay, James Bay and Ungava Bay that are not within Manitoba, Ontario, or Quebec. (From a map of Geomatics Canada, Natural Resources Canada, 1999). 3, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although Nunavut has the status of a territory, its official designation is "Nunavut"; the term "territory" shall not be capitalized when used in a text in conjunction with Nunavut: "the territory of Nunavut is quite large". 1, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nun.: The official abbreviation of Nunavut will be approved by the territory's toponymy authority; the Translation Bureau recommends "Nun.", an abbreviation consistent with the rules of writing. But before the authority renders a decision, the name of the territory MUST NOT be abbreviated. 1, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut shared the two-letter code "NT" from April 1999 to August 2000. Since that latter date, the Canada Post symbols are: NT for the Northwest Territories and NU for Nunavut. 3, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 OBS
One should write "Nunavut" (without the definite article), or "the territory of Nunavut"; the word "territory" (always lowercased) is not part of the official designation. Another usage example: "the Government of Nunavut." 4, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 5 OBS
AVOID: Nunavut Territory. Distinguish from "Yukon Territory", the name of the Yukon from 1898 to March 27, 2002, the term "Territory" being uppercased because it is part of the official designation. 3, record 11, English, - Nunavut
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Nunavut
1, record 11, French, Nunavut
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- Nt 2, record 11, French, Nt
see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Nun. 2, record 11, French, Nun%2E
see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- NU 3, record 11, French, NU
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Territoire créé le 1er avril 1999 de la division des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, la partie est devenant le troisième territoire à faire partie de la Confédération canadienne. Il est treizième dans l'ordre de préséance établi selon l'année d'entrée dans la Confédération des dix provinces, puis des territoires. Le Nunavut comprend a) la partie du Canada située au nord du 60°N et à l'est d'une limite précisée sur la carte officielle à l'exclusion des régions appartenant au Québec ou à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, et b) les îles de la baie d'Hudson, de la baie James et de la baie d'Ungava, à l'exclusion de celles qui appartiennent au Manitoba, à l'Ontario ou au Québec. (Selon la carte de Géomatique Canada, Ressources naturelles Canada, 1999). 3, record 11, French, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le Nunavut ait le statut de territoire, son nom officiel est «Nunavut»; le terme «territoire» ne faisant pas partie de la désignation, ce dernier ne prend pas la majuscule initiale : «Le territoire du Nunavut est très étendu.». 1, record 11, French, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nt; Nun. : L'abréviation officielle du Nunavut devra recevoir l'aval de l'autorité toponymique de ce territoire; les règles d'écriture voudront qu'elle soit «Nt», ou encore «Nun.». La forme «Nt» ayant l'avantage d'être à la fois courte et correcte, le Bureau de la traduction en recommande l'usage. 1, record 11, French, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
NU : Les Territoires du Nord-Ouest et le Nunavut se sont partagé l'indicatif à deux lettres «NT» jusqu'en août 2000. Depuis cette date, les indicatifs de Postes Canada sont : NT pour les Territoires du Nord-Ouest et NU pour le Nunavut. 3, record 11, French, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 OBS
À ÉVITER : le Territoire du Nunavut. Distinguer du «Territoire du Yukon», le nom du Yukon entre 1898 et le 27 mars 2002, à écrire avec une majuscule puisque le terme «Territoire» faisait partie de la désignation officielle. 3, record 11, French, - Nunavut
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Nunavut
1, record 11, Spanish, Nunavut
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- NU 2, record 11, Spanish, NU
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El establecimiento de Nunavut, que significa "nuestra tierra" en el idioma inuktitut, representa un hito histórico para la nación inuit y para Canadá. El 1 de abril de 1999, Nunavut se convirtió en el más reciente territorio de Canadá, abarcando las regiones árticas central y oriental - cerca de una quinta parte de la masa terrestre de Canadá. 3, record 11, Spanish, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NU: El símbolo NU está normalizado como código postal en todos los idiomas. 2, record 11, Spanish, - Nunavut
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Hasta que la autoridad en materia de topónimos de Nunavut no apruebe una abreviatura oficial, no deberá abreviarse el nombre de este territorio. 2, record 11, Spanish, - Nunavut
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-05-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- unfurnished 1, record 12, English, unfurnished
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 12, Main entry term, French
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-06-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- bare
1, record 13, English, bare
correct, adjective
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Hairless] horse. 1, record 13, English, - bare
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 13, French, nu
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit du cheval chez qui il y a une absence définitive des poils. 1, record 13, French, - nu
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-07-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Breeding
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- naked
1, record 14, English, naked
adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In botany, lacking an enveloping structure, as a naked bud; lacking pubescence. 2, record 14, English, - naked
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lacking various organs or appendages, almost always referring to organs or appendages which are present in other similar plants, as a naked flower lacks perianth. 1, record 14, English, - naked
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Amélioration végétale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 14, French, nu
correct, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Nursing Group
1, record 15, English, Nursing%20Group
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- NU 1, record 15, English, NU
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Nursing 1, record 15, English, Nursing
correct
- NU 1, record 15, English, NU
correct
- NU 1, record 15, English, NU
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the new occupational group definitions published in the Canada Gazette on March 27th, 1999, this occupational group was integrated into the Health Services Group. 1, record 15, English, - Nursing%20Group
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terms and abbreviation approved by the Universal Classification Standard Division, Treasury Board Secretariat. 1, record 15, English, - Nursing%20Group
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- groupe Sciences infirmières
1, record 15, French, groupe%20Sciences%20infirmi%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- NU 1, record 15, French, NU
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Sciences infirmières 1, record 15, French, Sciences%20infirmi%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
- NU 1, record 15, French, NU
correct, masculine noun
- NU 1, record 15, French, NU
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les nouvelles définitions des groupes professionnels publiées dans la Gazette du Canada le 27 mars 1999, ce groupe professionnel est intégré au groupe Services de santé. 1, record 15, French, - groupe%20Sciences%20infirmi%C3%A8res
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes et abréviation entérinés par la Division de la Norme générale de classification, Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 1, record 15, French, - groupe%20Sciences%20infirmi%C3%A8res
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1997-05-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- ngultrum
1, record 16, English, ngultrum
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- Nu 2, record 16, English, Nu
correct
- N 3, record 16, English, N
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the basic monetary unit of Bhutan. 4, record 16, English, - ngultrum
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Same spelling in singular and plural. 5, record 16, English, - ngultrum
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
BTN: standardized code for the representation of this currency. 5, record 16, English, - ngultrum
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ngultrum
1, record 16, French, ngultrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- Nu 2, record 16, French, Nu
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité monétaire (Bhoutan). 1, record 16, French, - ngultrum
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : ngultrums. 2, record 16, French, - ngultrum
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
BTN : code normalisé pour la représentation de cette monnaie. 3, record 16, French, - ngultrum
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- ngultrum
1, record 16, Spanish, ngultrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Nu 1, record 16, Spanish, Nu
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moneda de Bhután. Unidad fraccionaria: 100 chetrums. 1, record 16, Spanish, - ngultrum
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: ngultrums. 1, record 16, Spanish, - ngultrum
Record 17 - internal organization data 1995-04-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Electrical Measurements
- Electrical Engineering
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Nu
1, record 17, English, Nu
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Mesures électriques
- Électrotechnique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- nu
1, record 17, French, nu
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fréquence 1, record 17, French, - nu
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1992-01-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Freight which has no packing. 1, record 18, English, - loose
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-02-09
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- runway not usable
1, record 19, English, runway%20not%20usable
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- NU 1, record 19, English, NU
correct
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If a runway direction cannot be used for take-off or landing, or both because it is operationally forbidden then this should be declared and the words "not usable" or the abbreviation "NU" entered. 1, record 19, English, - runway%20not%20usable
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- piste non utilisable
1, record 19, French, piste%20non%20utilisable
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une piste ne peut être utilisée dans un sens donné pour le décollage ou l'atterrissage, en raison d'une interdiction d'ordre opérationnel, la mention "non utilisable" ou l'abréviation "NU" doit être indiquée. 1, record 19, French, - piste%20non%20utilisable
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1980-07-02
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- unpacked 1, record 20, English, unpacked
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- non emballé 1, record 20, French, non%20emball%C3%A9
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les marchandises à nu, isolées ou attachées ensemble, telles que ferrailles, tuyaux, cuirs, etc. [...], [...] conviennent aux marchandises non emballées, telles que les fers à nu ou en bottes, rouleaux de grillage [...] 1, record 20, French, - non%20emball%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Poultry Production
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- club-down 1, record 21, English, club%2Ddown
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des volailles
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- sans duvet 1, record 21, French, sans%20duvet
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volaille. 1, record 21, French, - sans%20duvet
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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