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SPEC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- specialist
1, record 1, English, specialist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- spec 2, record 1, English, spec
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- subject-field specialist 3, record 1, English, subject%2Dfield%20specialist
correct
- expert 4, record 1, English, expert
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who possesses in-depth and extensive knowledge of a particular area of study. 5, record 1, English, - specialist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
specialist; spec: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - specialist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste
1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- spéc 2, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9c
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spécialiste du domaine 3, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20domaine
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- expert du domaine 3, record 1, French, expert%20du%20domaine
correct, masculine noun
- experte du domaine 4, record 1, French, experte%20du%20domaine
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui possède des connaissances approfondies dans un domaine. 5, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécialiste; spéc : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- especialista
1, record 1, Spanish, especialista
masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que posee un conocimiento profundo en un campo de actividad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - especialista
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- specialist
1, record 2, English, specialist
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- spec 2, record 2, English, spec
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person from another recognized profession or discipline whose services are needed in order to carry out work required in the audit process that is outside the professional expertise of the public accountant. 3, record 2, English, - specialist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
specialist; spec: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - specialist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste
1, record 2, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- spéc 2, record 2, French, sp%C3%A9c
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- expert 3, record 2, French, expert
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ou cabinet possédant des connaissances et des compétences particulières qui débordent ou excèdent les connaissances et les compétences normales du professionnel comptable, et à qui ce dernier fait appel au besoin dans le cadre de sa mission. 3, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécialiste; spéc : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- special
1, record 3, English, special
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- spec 1, record 3, English, spec
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special; spec: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - special
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- spécial
1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9cial
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- spéc 1, record 3, French, sp%C3%A9c
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécial; spéc : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - sp%C3%A9cial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Selection, Prequalification and Evaluation of Consultants
1, record 4, English, Selection%2C%20Prequalification%20and%20Evaluation%20of%20Consultants
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SPEC 2, record 4, English, SPEC
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Computer-assisted system used by Public Works and Government Services Canada for selecting consultants in architectural, engineering and related fields for contracts. 3, record 4, English, - Selection%2C%20Prequalification%20and%20Evaluation%20of%20Consultants
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Recrutement du personnel
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Sélection, Préqualification et Évaluation des Consultants
1, record 4, French, S%C3%A9lection%2C%20Pr%C3%A9qualification%20et%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20Consultants
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SPEC 2, record 4, French, SPEC
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics Canada et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 4, French, - S%C3%A9lection%2C%20Pr%C3%A9qualification%20et%20%C3%89valuation%20des%20Consultants
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- specification
1, record 5, English, specification
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- spec 2, record 5, English, spec
correct, noun
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document stating requirements. 3, record 5, English, - specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A specification can be related to activities or products. 3, record 5, English, - specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for a materiel, product, process, or service, including the procedure by which it will be determined that the requirements have been met. See also military specification, technical specification. 2, record 5, English, - specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO in 2000. 4, record 5, English, - specification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terminology used at the Department of National Defence. 4, record 5, English, - specification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- spécification
1, record 5, French, sp%C3%A9cification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- spéc 2, record 5, French, sp%C3%A9c
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- specs 3, record 5, French, specs
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document formulant des exigences. 4, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une spécification peut être liée à des activités, ou à des produits. 4, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Description claire et précise des normes techniques, exigée pour du matériel, un produit, une fabrication ou un service. La définition doit comprendre les méthodes qui permettent de déterminer si les normes ont été respectées. 2, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spécification : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2000. 3, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terminologie en usage au ministère de la Défense nationale. 3, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cification
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Electronic Consolidated Payment System 1, record 6, English, Electronic%20Consolidated%20Payment%20System
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Electronic Billing System 1, record 6, English, Electronic%20Billing%20System
former designation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Comptabilité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système de paiements électroniques consolidés
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20paiements%20%C3%A9lectroniques%20consolid%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SPEC 1, record 6, French, SPEC
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Intranet du MPO [ministère des Pêches et des Océans]. 1, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20paiements%20%C3%A9lectroniques%20consolid%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-11-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
1, record 7, English, Society%20Promoting%20Environmental%20Conservation
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SPEC 2, record 7, English, SPEC
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Society for Pollution and Environmental Control 3, record 7, English, Society%20for%20Pollution%20and%20Environmental%20Control
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization which is established in Vancouver, British Columbia. 4, record 7, English, - Society%20Promoting%20Environmental%20Conservation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Environnement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
1, record 7, French, Society%20Promoting%20Environmental%20Conservation
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SPEC 2, record 7, French, SPEC
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Society for Pollution and Environmental Control 3, record 7, French, Society%20for%20Pollution%20and%20Environmental%20Control
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique). 4, record 7, French, - Society%20Promoting%20Environmental%20Conservation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- SPEC: description of the Public Works Canada system for retaining A & E consultants
1, record 8, English, SPEC%3A%20description%20of%20the%20Public%20Works%20Canada%20system%20for%20retaining%20A%20%26%20E%20consultants
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- SPEC 1, record 8, English, SPEC
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Author: Architectural and Engineering Services, Public Works Canada, 1988. 1, record 8, English, - SPEC%3A%20description%20of%20the%20Public%20Works%20Canada%20system%20for%20retaining%20A%20%26%20E%20consultants
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Description of the Public Works Canada system for retaining A & E consultants
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- SPEC : description du procédé utilisé par Travaux publics Canada pour l'engagement des consultants en architecture et génie
1, record 8, French, SPEC%20%3A%20description%20du%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20utilis%C3%A9%20par%20Travaux%20publics%20Canada%20pour%20l%27engagement%20des%20consultants%20en%20architecture%20et%20g%C3%A9nie
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- SPEC 1, record 8, French, SPEC
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Auteur : Services d'architecture et de génie; Travaux publics Canada, 1988. 1, record 8, French, - SPEC%20%3A%20description%20du%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20utilis%C3%A9%20par%20Travaux%20publics%20Canada%20pour%20l%27engagement%20des%20consultants%20en%20architecture%20et%20g%C3%A9nie
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Description du procédé utilisé par Travaux publics Canada pour l'engagement des consultants en architecture et génie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Environment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Pollution and Environmental Control Society 1, record 9, English, Scientific%20Pollution%20and%20Environmental%20Control%20Society
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Environnement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Société SPEC 1, record 9, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20SPEC
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titres tirés d'un lexique de sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985. 1, record 9, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20SPEC
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1979-12-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- speech predictive encoding scheme 1, record 10, English, speech%20predictive%20encoding%20scheme
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the speech predictive encoding scheme (SPEC) takes advantage of speech trunk inactivity in a manner well suited for multichannel PCM telephony. 1, record 10, English, - speech%20predictive%20encoding%20scheme
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- schéma de codage prévisionnel de la parole 1, record 10, French, sch%C3%A9ma%20de%20codage%20pr%C3%A9visionnel%20de%20la%20parole
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système SPEC (speech predictive encoding scheme - schéma de codage prévisionnel de la parole) tire partie de l'inactivité des lignes interurbaines d'une manière bien appropriée à la téléphonie MIC multivoie. 1, record 10, French, - sch%C3%A9ma%20de%20codage%20pr%C3%A9visionnel%20de%20la%20parole
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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