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INVESTIGATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Military Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 1, English, inquiry
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- inq 2, record 1, English, inq
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enquiry 3, record 1, English, enquiry
correct, Great Britain
- investigation 3, record 1, English, investigation
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seeking for information. 4, record 1, English, - inquiry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inquiry; inq: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - inquiry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Droit militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 1, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick, Ontario, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- enq 2, record 1, French, enq
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen de procédure qui consiste à recueillir des témoignages et des informations dans l'intérêt de la vérité. 3, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du PAJLO. 4, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
enquête; enq : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho probatorio
- Derecho militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación
1, record 1, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- indagación 1, record 1, Spanish, indagaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 2, English, investigation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 2, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de contrôle qui consiste à mettre en œuvre des procédures supplémentaires pour déterminer et valider les raisons des écarts constatés entre les données de l'entité cliente et les données de référence établies par l'auditeur, lorsque ces écarts dépassent les limites fixées. 1, record 2, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 3, English, investigation
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process conducted for the purpose of accident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of cause(s) and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations. 1, record 3, English, - investigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
investigation: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - investigation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 3, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activités menées en vue de prévenir les accidents, qui comprennent la collecte et l'analyse de renseignements, l'exposé des conclusions, la détermination des causes et, s'il y a lieu, l'établissement de recommandations de sécurité. 1, record 3, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enquête : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
- Vigilancia y formalidades (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- investigación
1, record 3, Spanish, investigaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso que se lleva a cabo con el propósito de prevenir los accidentes y que comprende la reunión y el análisis de información, la obtención de conclusiones, incluida la determinación de las causas y, cuando proceda, la formulación de recomendaciones sobre la seguridad. 2, record 3, Spanish, - investigaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
investigación: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - investigaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Scientific Research
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 4, English, investigation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the making of a search or inquiry; systematic examination; careful and minute research. 2, record 4, English, - investigation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Recherche scientifique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- investigation
1, record 4, French, investigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche attentive et suivie. 2, record 4, French, - investigation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le langage philosophique et scientifique désigne la recherche suivie et ordonnée d'un certain objet. 3, record 4, French, - investigation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inquiry
1, record 5, English, inquiry
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- investigation 1, record 5, English, investigation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A close examination of a matter in a search for information or truth. 1, record 5, English, - inquiry
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 5, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche effectuée dans le but de réunir des informations ou des éléments de preuve qui permettront à la Commission canadienne des droits de la personne de prendre une décision éclairée sur un sujet d'intérêt public. 1, record 5, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-12-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 6, English, investigation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special examination conducted for a particular purpose. 2, record 6, English, - investigation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples are an examination of operating results over a term of years in connection with a prospective purchase or with an issue of securities; an examination of books, vouchers, etc., in connection with fraud; an examination on behalf of a bank, finance company or prospective investor. 2, record 6, English, - investigation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- enquête
1, record 6, French, enqu%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- expertise 2, record 6, French, expertise
correct, feminine noun
- étude spéciale 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9tude%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Investigation effectuée par un professionnel dans un but particulier, visant habituellement à valider des données ou à établir des faits avec un maximum de certitude. 2, record 6, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À titre d'exemples, on peut mentionner : a)l'étude des résultats d'un certain nombre d'exercices avant l'émission de titres ou l'acquisition d'une entreprise, b)l'étude des comptes, des pièces justificatives et autres documents pertinents après la découverte d'une fraude, c)une enquête effectuée à la demande d'une banque, d'une société de crédit ou d'un investisseur, et d)une enquête réalisée dans le cadre d'une expertise judiciaire. 2, record 6, French, - enqu%C3%AAte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2003-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 7, English, investigation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Board may request the holder of a licence ... to ... carry out tests, analyses, investigations, or inspections which the Board may deem necessary to evaluate any health, safety, or security aspect of the facility ... 1, record 7, English, - investigation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- investigation
1, record 7, French, investigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Commission peut exiger du titulaire d'un permis [...] qu'il exécute les essais, analyses, investigations ou inspections qu'elle estime nécessaires pour évaluer tout aspect de l'hygiène, de la sûreté ou de la sécurité d'un établissement [...] 1, record 7, French, - investigation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 8, English, investigation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 8, English, - investigation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- investigation
1, record 8, French, investigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 8, French, - investigation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-04-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 9, English, investigation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- examen
1, record 9, French, examen
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-12-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- police investigation
1, record 10, English, police%20investigation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- investigation 2, record 10, English, investigation
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Police
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- enquête policière
1, record 10, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20polici%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- enquête 2, record 10, French, enqu%C3%AAte
feminine noun
- constatations 3, record 10, French, constatations
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] une information, une recherche comportant la réunion de témoignages, de données, d'expériences en vue d'élucider une question douteuse. 2, record 10, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20polici%C3%A8re
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La police entreprend une enquête. 1, record 10, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20polici%C3%A8re
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La police a procédé aux constatations, à une enquête. 2, record 10, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20polici%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-03-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- investigation
1, record 11, English, investigation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action or process of investigating: detailed examination ... 1, record 11, English, - investigation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- investigation
1, record 11, French, investigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recherche suivie, systématique, sur quelque objet [...] 1, record 11, French, - investigation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Médecin qui procède à une investigation par toucher, par auscultation, par palpation. 1, record 11, French, - investigation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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