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Record 1 2020-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Scientific Research
  • Mental health and hygiene
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

An initiative launched by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Graham Boeckh Foundation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
OBS

Projet lancé par les Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC) et la Fondation Graham Boeckh.

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Record 2 2016-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

A software used at Elections Canada that allows users to enter all information specific to an electoral district.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
OBS

Logiciel utilisé par les directeurs du scrutin à Élections Canada.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Mass Transit
DEF

A large electrically powered vehicle that runs on rails on city streets and is used for public transportation.

OBS

trolley: This term is also used to designate a "trolleybus."

OBS

streetcar: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

Key term(s)
  • street car
  • street-car
  • tram car
  • tram-car
  • trolleycar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Transports en commun
DEF

Voiture qui circule sur les rails d'un chemin de fer urbain établi au moyen de rails posés, sans saillie, sur le profil de la rue.

OBS

tramway : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
  • Transporte público
DEF

Ferrocarril urbano de tracción eléctrica en el cual se emplean rieles especiales empotrados en el pavimento de las calles y una catenaria que alimenta los motores por medio de un trole.

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Record 4 2010-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Mass Transit
DEF

A system of public transport that uses electricity to move a vehicle along rails laid down in the streets of a city.

OBS

tramway: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Transports en commun
DEF

Chemin de fer urbain, établi au moyen de rails posés, sans saillie, sur le profil de la rue.

OBS

tramway : terme extrait du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduit avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías férreas
  • Transporte público
DEF

Sistema de transporte público sobre vías en las calles de una ciudad que funciona con electricidad.

OBS

tranvía: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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Record 5 2002-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Military Communications
OBS

Shore-ship only.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Transmissions militaires
OBS

Terre-navire uniquement.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ore Extraction and Transport
  • Underground Mining
DEF

To convey by tram.

CONT

Tramming a tunneling machine, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction et transport du minerai
  • Exploitation minière souterraine

Spanish

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Record 7 1994-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Taxation
  • Records Management (Management)
Key term(s)
  • Tax Records Access Manual

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Fiscalité
  • Gestion des documents (Gestion)
OBS

Source(s) : Glossaire des sigles utilisés par Revenu Canada, Impôt.

Spanish

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Record 8 1993-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advanced Technology Weapons

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes de haute technicité

Spanish

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Record 9 1986-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 10 1985-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Defence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défense aérienne

Spanish

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Record 11 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
  • Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
OBS

--the term for filling, in the silk trade. [also tram yarn COOFI 68 1-155]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
  • Tissage (Industries du textile)
  • Filature (Textiles)
OBS

--ensemble des fils que les tisserands font passer transversalement avec la navette entre les fils de la chaîne, préalablement tendus.

Spanish

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