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ATELIER [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Equipment Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 1, English, workshop
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- wksp 2, record 1, English, wksp
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any land maintenance organization including maintenance units and maintenance organization within other unit bases. 3, record 1, English, - workshop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
workshop; wksp: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - workshop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Maintenance du matériel terrestre
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 1, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- atel 2, record 1, French, atel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout organisme de maintenance de l'élément terre, y compris les unités de maintenance et les organismes de maintenance au sein des bases des autres unités. 3, record 1, French, - atelier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
atelier; atel : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - atelier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 2, English, workshop
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
workshop: an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - workshop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 2, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atelier : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - atelier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Training of Personnel
- Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 3, English, workshop
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A meeting or conference at which the participants engage in intensive discussion and activity relating to a particular subject or project. 2, record 3, English, - workshop
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
holding of workshops 3, record 3, English, - workshop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Pédagogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 3, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
tenue d'ateliers 2, record 3, French, - atelier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Capacitación del personal
- Pedagogía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- taller
1, record 3, Spanish, taller
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Realización de talleres. 1, record 3, Spanish, - taller
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shop
1, record 4, English, shop
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 4, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
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 2012-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Maintenance Shop
1, record 5, English, Maintenance%20Shop
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In use at the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. 2, record 5, English, - Maintenance%20Shop
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Atelier
1, record 5, French, Atelier
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En usage au ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien. 2, record 5, French, - Atelier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shop
1, record 6, English, shop
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 6, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-07-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- studio
1, record 7, English, studio
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place where an artist works, alone or with his assistants. 1, record 7, English, - studio
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a wider sense: the whole of the pupils who work in a studio under the direction of a master. 1, record 7, English, - studio
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 7, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où travaille un artiste, seul ou avec des aides. 1, record 7, French, - atelier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par extension : l'ensemble des élèves qui travaillent en atelier sous la direction d'un maître. 1, record 7, French, - atelier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- workbench
1, record 8, English, workbench
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- programmer's workbench 2, record 8, English, programmer%27s%20workbench
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A workbench is where tools are collected to support a coherent set of activities but where tool interworking is not fully supported. 3, record 8, English, - workbench
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ensemble d'utilitaires
1, record 8, French, ensemble%20d%27utilitaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- banc de travail 2, record 8, French, banc%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- atelier 3, record 8, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- banco de trabajo
1, record 8, Spanish, banco%20de%20trabajo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ambiente de programación en el que se comparten los componentes del equipo físico y la programática entre varios usuarios. 2, record 8, Spanish, - banco%20de%20trabajo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Civil Engineering
- Layout of the Workplace
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 9, English, workshop
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- shop 1, record 9, English, shop
avoid, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Building or a space within a building that serves as a work place for a particular manual activity. 1, record 9, English, - workshop
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shop: deprecated in this sense. 1, record 9, English, - workshop
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
workshop: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - workshop
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Génie civil
- Implantation des locaux de travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 9, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment ou espace dans un bâtiment, qui sert de lieu de travail pour activité manuelle particulière. 1, record 9, French, - atelier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - atelier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Corporate Structure
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shop
1, record 10, English, shop
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- workshop 1, record 10, English, workshop
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 10, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Module de travail constitué par un poste de travail unique, par un ensemble de postes de travail ou par une chaîne de montage. 1, record 10, French, - atelier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-12-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Corporate Structure
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 11, English, workshop
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- shop 1, record 11, English, shop
correct
- shop floor 1, record 11, English, shop%20floor
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 11, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des ouvriers qui travaillent dans un même local ou une même section d'usine. 1, record 11, French, - atelier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-12-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Layout of the Workplace
- Production Management
- Corporate Structure
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 12, English, workshop
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- shop 1, record 12, English, shop
correct
- shop floor 1, record 12, English, shop%20floor
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Implantation des locaux de travail
- Gestion de la production
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 12, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local où travaillent des artisans, des ouvriers, des artistes. 1, record 12, French, - atelier
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-12-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Corporate Structure
- Layout of the Workplace
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 13, English, workshop
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- shop 1, record 13, English, shop
correct
- shop floor 1, record 13, English, shop%20floor
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Implantation des locaux de travail
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 13, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Section d'une usine où des ouvriers effectuent un même ouvrage [...] 1, record 13, French, - atelier
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-06-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- workshop
1, record 14, English, workshop
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 1, record 14, English, - workshop
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 14, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 14, French, - atelier
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-02-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- bay
1, record 15, English, bay
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bay: Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 15, English, - bay
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 15, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atelier : Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 15, French, - atelier
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-11-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- department
1, record 16, English, department
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cost center, operating unit, or area. 2, record 16, English, - department
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- service
1, record 16, French, service
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- atelier 2, record 16, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
- section 2, record 16, French, section
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme désignant une division administrative ou technique d'une entreprise ou d'un organisme constituée par un ensemble de personnes travaillant sous l'autorité d'un même chef, et généralement délimitée géographiquement. 2, record 16, French, - service
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le service, l'atelier ou la section est qualifié par la nature de ses travaux ou de sa fonction (par exemple service des achats, service de livraison, service du personnel, section ou atelier de production). 2, record 16, French, - service
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructura de la empresa
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- departamento
1, record 16, Spanish, departamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Órgano o servicio de una empresa al que se encomienda la ejecución y/o control de determinadas actividades. 1, record 16, Spanish, - departamento
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-07-10
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Fine Arts (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- workshop attendance
1, record 17, English, workshop%20attendance
correct, proposal
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Beaux-arts (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 17, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble de personnes pratiquant (les) activités (manuelles ou artistiques) sous la direction d'un animateur. 1, record 17, French, - atelier
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-04-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Continuing Education
- Training of Personnel
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- syndicate
1, record 18, English, syndicate
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- workshop 1, record 18, English, workshop
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small group of course students or delegates separated from the rest of the course (who may be divided up into further syndicates) to undertake a specified task or investigation. A common feature of syndicate work is a report-back session to the full course. 2, record 18, English, - syndicate
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms used in higher education and particularly in management training. 3, record 18, English, - syndicate
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Éducation permanente
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 18, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- sous-groupe de travail 2, record 18, French, sous%2Dgroupe%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- atelier de travail 3, record 18, French, atelier%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
- séance de travail 3, record 18, French, s%C3%A9ance%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-11-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Work and Production
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- factory floor
1, record 19, English, factory%20floor
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[General Motor's] head firmly established the division of professional labor in parallel with the division of manual labor that had already taken place on the factory floor. 1, record 19, English, - factory%20floor
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Travail et production
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 19, French, atelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le patron de [General Motor] institua solidement une division du travail intellectuel parallèle à celle du travail manuel déjà intervenue au niveau de l'atelier. 1, record 19, French, - atelier
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-10-29
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- engineering shop 1, record 20, English, engineering%20shop
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- atelier
1, record 20, French, atelier
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- repair center
1, record 21, English, repair%20center
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- repair centre 2, record 21, English, repair%20centre
correct
- repair bureau 2, record 21, English, repair%20bureau
correct
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- centre de réparation
1, record 21, French, centre%20de%20r%C3%A9paration
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- atelier 2, record 21, French, atelier
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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