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PRECAUTION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precaution
1, record 1, English, precaution
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safe travel in avalanche country requires taking precautions. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 1, English, - precaution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
precaution: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 1, English, - precaution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précaution
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9caution
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut prendre des précautions pour se déplacer en sécurité en territoire avalancheux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
précaution : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precautionary measure
1, record 2, English, precautionary%20measure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- safety tips 2, record 2, English, safety%20tips
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"precautionary measures": phrases telling workers what measures should be taken when using, handling, or working in the presence of a controlled product. For example, the label might say: "Keep container in well-ventilated place". 3, record 2, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
"precautionary measures": short statements describing the precautions to be taken when handling a controlled product. Examples of precautionary measures include: - wear face protection; - avoid prolonged contact with skin; - store away from heat. 4, record 2, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
as a precautionary measure. 5, record 2, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
precautionary measures to be followed. 6, record 2, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
More often used in the plural form. 7, record 2, English, - precautionary%20measure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précaution
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9caution
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mesure de précaution 2, record 2, French, mesure%20de%20pr%C3%A9caution
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
«précaution» : Disposition prise pour éviter un mal ou en atténuer l'effet. 3, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'entourer de précautions. Prendre des précautions, ses précautions. Avec de grandes précautions. Par précaution. 3, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
précautions à prendre. 4, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
par mesure de précaution. 5, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé plus souvent au pluriel. 6, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'expression "mesure(s) de précaution" nous paraît un peu redondante. 6, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- medida preventiva
1, record 2, Spanish, medida%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- medida cautelar 1, record 2, Spanish, medida%20cautelar
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- care
1, record 3, English, care
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caution: watchfulness; heed; close attention; as to take care of yourself. 2, record 3, English, - care
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
care: Sens général. As opposed to "negligence". 3, record 3, English, - care
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- précaution
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9caution
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- soin 1, record 3, French, soin
correct, masculine noun
- vigilance 1, record 3, French, vigilance
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precautionary 1, record 4, English, precautionary
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- de précaution 1, record 4, French, de%20pr%C3%A9caution
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-02-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- precaution 1, record 5, English, precaution
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Official precautions inform physicians what they must not do under certain circumstances, e.g., high dosage, intensive therapy, prolonged use, or some special condition of the patient. If ignored, there may be serious implications. 1, record 5, English, - precaution
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The warning (for aminocaproic acid) originally required that it be used only in life-threatening situations where hemorrhage results from an overactivity of the fibrinolytic system, was later discontinued after additional clinical experience with the drug indicated such dramatic precautions were not necessary. 1, record 5, English, - precaution
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- précaution
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9caution
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il s'ensuit que l'administration des I.M.A.O. requiert un grand nombre de précautions, si l'on veut prévenir ces effets secondaires. 1, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9caution
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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