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INDIVIDU [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Plant Biology
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- individual
1, record 1, English, individual
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single, separate organism (animal or plant) distinguished from others of a same kind. 2, record 1, English, - individual
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atlantic [salmon] individuals and families with superior attributes for commercially important traits are selected to establish a pedigreed line. 3, record 1, English, - individual
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Biologie végétale
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- individu
1, record 1, French, individu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps organisé [(animal ou plante)] vivant d'une existence propre et qui ne saurait être divisé sans être détruit. 2, record 1, French, - individu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les saumons de l'Atlantique (individus et familles) présentant des attributs supérieurs sur le plan commercial sont sélectionnés en vue d'établir une lignée contrôlée. 3, record 1, French, - individu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Soil Science
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unit
1, record 2, English, unit
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- item 1, record 2, English, item
standardized
- portion 1, record 2, English, portion
standardized
- individual 1, record 2, English, individual
standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each of the discrete, identifiable [quantities] of material suitable for removal from a population as a [whole] sample or as a [partial] sample, and that can be individually considered, examined, tested or combined. 1, record 2, English, - unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unit; item; portion; individual: terms standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Science du sol
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- entité 1, record 2, French, entit%C3%A9
feminine noun, standardized
- partie 1, record 2, French, partie
feminine noun, standardized
- individu 1, record 2, French, individu
masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute quantité distincte et identifiable de matériau, pouvant être prélevée dans une population pour constituer un échantillon complet ou partiel et pouvant être individuellement considérée, étudiée, analysée ou combinée. 1, record 2, French, - unit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité; entité; partie; individu : termes et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - unit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Quantum Statistics
- Statistical Methods
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sample unit
1, record 3, English, sample%20unit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- statistical unit 2, record 3, English, statistical%20unit
correct
- unit of inquiry 2, record 3, English, unit%20of%20inquiry
correct, Great Britain
- sampling unit 1, record 3, English, sampling%20unit
correct
- elementary unit 3, record 3, English, elementary%20unit
correct
- individual 4, record 3, English, individual
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For the purpose of sample selection, unit obtained by the division of the population into a finite number of distinct, non-overlapping and identifiable units, so that each member of the population belongs to only one sampling unit. 5, record 3, English, - sample%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Statistique quantique
- Méthodes statistiques
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- unité élémentaire
1, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- unité d'échantillonnage 2, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage
correct, feminine noun
- unité de sondage 3, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20sondage
correct, feminine noun
- unité statistique 4, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20statistique
correct, feminine noun
- individu 1, record 3, French, individu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité obtenue par la division de la population en un nombre fini d'unités distinctes, non répétées et identifiables, de façon que chaque membre de la population appartienne à une seule unité d'échantillonnage. 3, record 3, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] ce peut être un individu par ex. un arbre (arbre d'échantillonnage), un nombre quelconque d'individus, une surface donnée de terrain etc. [...] 5, record 3, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «sondage» est aussi utilisé au sens d'échantillonnage. 3, record 3, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística cuántica
- Métodos estadísticos
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- unidad de muestreo
1, record 3, Spanish, unidad%20de%20muestreo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- individual
1, record 4, English, individual
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every person referred to in any of paragraph 3(a) ... of the Act shall ascertain the identity of every individual who signs a signature card in respect of an account with that person, unless, in respect of a corporate account the signature card of which is signed by more than three individuals, the person has ascertained the identity of at least three individuals who signed the card after the coming into force of these Regulations and who remain authorized to act in respect of the account. 2, record 4, English, - individual
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- individu
1, record 4, French, individu
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les personnes visées [à l'alinéa 3a]) [...] de la Loi doivent s'assurer de l'identité de chaque individu qui signe la fiche de spécimen de signature d'un compte ouvert auprès d'elles, sauf si, dans le cas du compte d'une personne morale dont la fiche de spécimen de signature est signée par plus de trois individus, elles se sont assurées de l'identité d'au moins trois des individus qui ont signé la fiche après l'entrée en vigueur du présent règlement et qui demeurent autorisés à agir à l'égard du compte. 2, record 4, French, - individu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instituciones financieras
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona natural
1, record 4, Spanish, persona%20natural
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
- Statistics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- population item
1, record 5, English, population%20item
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
- Statistique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élément de la population
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20la%20population
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- individu 1, record 5, French, individu
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-03-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) An actual or conventional object on which a set of observations may be made, or b) A defined quantity of material, on which a set of observations may be made, or c) An observed value, either qualitative (attributes) or quantitative (measures). NOTE - The English terms "individual" and "unit" are sometimes used as synonyms for "item". 1, record 6, English, - item
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- individu 1, record 6, French, individu
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) Objet concret ou conventionnel sur lequel un ensemble d'observations peut être fait, ou b) Quantité définie de matière, sur laquelle un ensemble d'observations peut être fait, ou c) Valeur observée, qu'elle soit qualitative (attributs) ou quantitative (mesures). 2, record 6, French, - individu
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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