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Gem [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- global econometric model 1, record 1, English, global%20econometric%20model
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
global econometric model; GEM: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 1, English, - global%20econometric%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle économétrique mondial
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20%C3%A9conom%C3%A9trique%20mondial
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modèle économétrique mondial : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20%C3%A9conom%C3%A9trique%20mondial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
- Special Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air cushion vehicle
1, record 2, English, air%20cushion%20vehicle
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACV 2, record 2, English, ACV
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- surface effect vehicle 3, record 2, English, surface%20effect%20vehicle
correct
- SEV 4, record 2, English, SEV
correct
- SEV 4, record 2, English, SEV
- air-cushion vehicle 5, record 2, English, air%2Dcushion%20vehicle
correct
- ACV 5, record 2, English, ACV
correct
- ACV 5, record 2, English, ACV
- hovercraft 6, record 2, English, hovercraft
correct
- ground effect machine 7, record 2, English, ground%20effect%20machine
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
- ground-effect machine 9, record 2, English, ground%2Deffect%20machine
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
- air-cushioned vehicle 10, record 2, English, air%2Dcushioned%20vehicle
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle capable of being operated so that its weight, including its payload, is wholly or significantly supported on a cushion of air generated continuously at higher than ambient pressure. 11, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "ground effect machine" (GEM) is often used in the same sense as air cushion vehicle. The latter is preferred because GEM has a wider meaning covering a wide range of devices which enable a body to hover in close proximity to a fixed surface. 3, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air cushion vehicle: term and definition standardized by NATO. 12, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aéroglisseur
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9roglisseur
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- véhicule à coussin d'air 2, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à coussins d'air 3, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20coussins%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule sur coussin d'air 4, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20sur%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- transporteur sur coussin d'air 5, record 2, French, transporteur%20sur%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à effet de sol 6, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule pouvant être mis en œuvre de telle façon que sa masse, y compris la charge utile, soit supportée totalement ou en grande partie par un coussin d'air continuellement régénéré à une pression supérieure à la pression ambiante. 7, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéroglisseur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 8, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aéroglisseur : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 9, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidroplanos e hidrodeslizadores
- Transporte por barcos especiales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aerodeslizador
1, record 2, Spanish, aerodeslizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hovercraft 2, record 2, Spanish, hovercraft
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Rights and Freedoms
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gender empowerment measure
1, record 3, English, gender%20empowerment%20measure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GEM 1, record 3, English, GEM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An index that focuses on three variables that reflect women's participation in political decision-making (parliamentary seats), their access to professional opportunities (number of professional and managerial jobs), and their earning power. 2, record 3, English, - gender%20empowerment%20measure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The greater the gender disparity in participation, the lower the GEM [gender empowerment measure]. 2, record 3, English, - gender%20empowerment%20measure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Droits et libertés
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de la participation des femmes
1, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20la%20participation%20des%20femmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IPF 1, record 3, French, IPF
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de l'habilitation des femmes 2, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20l%27habilitation%20des%20femmes
former designation, masculine noun
- IHF 2, record 3, French, IHF
former designation, masculine noun
- IHF 2, record 3, French, IHF
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’IPF [indicateur de la participation des femmes], d’un autre côté, mesure la participation politique, le pouvoir décisionnel, la participation économique et le contrôle des ressources. 3, record 3, French, - indicateur%20de%20la%20participation%20des%20femmes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gem
1, record 4, English, gem
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gemstone 2, record 4, English, gemstone
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the mineralogical sense, one of the orders of minerals used by Mohs, distinguished by their hardness - enough to scratch quartz - transparency, non-metallic luster, but generally brilliant and beautiful. 3, record 4, English, - gem
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Miarolitic pegmatites are an important source of gemstones such as beryl (emerald), topaz, and tourmaline. 2, record 4, English, - gem
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gemme
1, record 4, French, gemme
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral considéré comme une pierre précieuse. 2, record 4, French, - gemme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gemmes possèdent généralement un éclat vif (dit adamantin), une grande réfringence et une grande dureté. 2, record 4, French, - gemme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les pegmatites miarolitiques sont une source importante de gemmes telles que le béryl (émeraudes), la topaze et la tourmaline. 3, record 4, French, - gemme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-02-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Green Economic Movement
1, record 5, English, Green%20Economic%20Movement
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GEM 1, record 5, English, GEM
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saint-Laurent, Quebec. 2, record 5, English, - Green%20Economic%20Movement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Économique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mouvement Économique Vert
1, record 5, French, Mouvement%20%C3%89conomique%20Vert
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MEC 1, record 5, French, MEC
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 5, French, - Mouvement%20%C3%89conomique%20Vert
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- genetically engineered microorganism
1, record 6, English, genetically%20engineered%20microorganism
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GEM 2, record 6, English, GEM
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pseudomonas sp. B13 SN45RE is a genetically modified microorganism (GEM) that is able to simultaneoulsy degrade mixtures of chloro- abd methylaromatics ordinaryly toxic for microbial communities via a designed novel ortho-cleavage pathway. 1, record 6, English, - genetically%20engineered%20microorganism
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microorganisme génétiquement modifié
1, record 6, French, microorganisme%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiquement%20modifi%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MGM 1, record 6, French, MGM
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Global Environmental Multiscale Model 1, record 7, English, Global%20Environmental%20Multiscale%20Model
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Modèle global environnemental multi-échelle
1, record 7, French, Mod%C3%A8le%20global%20environnemental%20multi%2D%C3%A9chelle
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- GEM 1, record 7, French, GEM
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Recherche en prévision numérique, CMC. 1, record 7, French, - Mod%C3%A8le%20global%20environnemental%20multi%2D%C3%A9chelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gem
1, record 8, English, gem
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- gem grade 1, record 8, English, gem%20grade
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An uncirculated coin of superlative quality, exhibiting fewer than the average number of problems or blemishes expected on coins of that series. A heavy, machine-struck piece of this standard displays neither bag marks nor other minor blemishes often found on these pieces. 1, record 8, English, - gem
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intermediate grade: In the Sheldon Grading System, an unofficial intermediate grade (set for commercial purposes only) that is between two officially acceptable ones, e.g. "MS-64" which is between the official "MS-63 (Choice)" and "MS-65 (Gem)". The preferred reference to an "MS-64" would be "Choice Unc(63)" or "Choice Unc(63) and Better", but not "Slider Unc(65)". 1, record 8, English, - gem
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- «gem»
1, record 8, French, %C2%ABgem%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pièce de catégorie «gem» 1, record 8, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie%20%C2%ABgem%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce, ou état de conservation d'une pièce hors-circulation, qui demeure d'une qualité supérieure, n'affichant aucune marque d'ensachage et beaucoup moins ternie que ce dont on pourrait s'attendre des pièces de la même série. 1, record 8, French, - %C2%ABgem%C2%BB
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catégorie intermédiaire : Dans le «Sheldon Grading System», catégorie intermédiaire non officielle (créée à des fins commerciales seulement) où l'on classe une pièce dont les caractéristiques de l'état de conservation la rattache en partie à la catégorie reconnue qui précède et en partie à celle qui suit. 1, record 8, French, - %C2%ABgem%C2%BB
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «gem», «choice», «gem uncirculated», «choice uncirculated», «slider uncirculated», «gem BU», «choice BU» et l'un ou l'autre suivi de «.... and better», sont des descriptifs de l'état de conservation utilisés conjointement avec l'échelle numérique de William H. Sheldon dans l'application du «Sheldon Grading System» pour apprécier des pièces. Ce système de classification n'étant encore utilisé que pour les pièces des États-Unis, les termes anglais sont conservés en français et ne correspondent pas nécessairement à la terminologie en usage dans le Système de classification international. Les termes sont utilisés comme substantif (p. ex. «a gem») ou comme qualificatif (p. ex. «a coin in gem condition»). 1, record 8, French, - %C2%ABgem%C2%BB
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Netted Gem 1, record 9, English, Netted%20Gem
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Netted Gem potato
- Gem potato
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Production légumière
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Netted Gem 1, record 9, French, Netted%20Gem
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pommes de terre; jamais au pluriel en français. 1, record 9, French, - Netted%20Gem
Record 9, Key term(s)
- pomme de terre Netted Gem
- pomme de terre Gem
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- government enterprise model 1, record 10, English, government%20enterprise%20model
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- modèle d'entreprise gouvernementale
1, record 10, French, mod%C3%A8le%20d%27entreprise%20gouvernementale
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Groupes Evangile et Mission
1, record 11, English, Groupes%20Evangile%20et%20Mission
correct, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- GEM 1, record 11, English, GEM
correct, international
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gospel and Mission Groups is not an official english translation 1, record 11, English, - Groupes%20Evangile%20et%20Mission
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Gospel and Mission Groups
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Groupes Evangile et Mission
1, record 11, French, Groupes%20Evangile%20et%20Mission
correct, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GEM 1, record 11, French, GEM
correct, international
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-02-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- government expenditures management
1, record 12, English, government%20expenditures%20management
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gestion des dépenses de l'État
1, record 12, French, gestion%20des%20d%C3%A9penses%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun
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 1985-10-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Guelph Evaluation Method 1, record 13, English, Guelph%20Evaluation%20Method
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a COBOL program evaluation package. 1, record 13, English, - Guelph%20Evaluation%20Method
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Méthode d'évaluation de Guelph
1, record 13, French, M%C3%A9thode%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20Guelph
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Progiciel GEM, de l'université de Guelph, pour l'évaluation des performances des programmes COBOL. Comprend 4 modules de base : Diagnostic Patterns : module d'établissement du profil diagnostique. Dynamic Execution Time Profile : module d'établissement du profil dynamique de la durée d'exécution. Dynamic Frequency Profile : module d'établissement du profil dynamique de fréquence. Static Profile : module d'établissement du profil statique. 2, record 13, French, - M%C3%A9thode%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20Guelph
Record 13, Key term(s)
- progiciel GEM
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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