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AVA [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- auditory verbal agnosia
1, record 1, English, auditory%20verbal%20agnosia
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 1, English, AVA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pure word deafness 3, record 1, English, pure%20word%20deafness
correct, noun
- auditory agnosia for speech 3, record 1, English, auditory%20agnosia%20for%20speech
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Auditory verbal agnosia (AVA) is the inability to comprehend verbal speech, but with retention of other forms of comprehension, such as written information. 2, record 1, English, - auditory%20verbal%20agnosia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agnosie auditive verbale
1, record 1, French, agnosie%20auditive%20verbale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surdité verbale pure 1, record 1, French, surdit%C3%A9%20verbale%20pure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'agnosie auditive renvoie à l'incapacité d'identifier ou de reconnaître des sons en dépit d'un système auditif intact. La surdité verbale pure (agnosie auditive verbale) correspond à l'incapacité à comprendre les sons de la langue en dépit d'un langage normal. 2, record 1, French, - agnosie%20auditive%20verbale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anonymous video analytics
1, record 2, English, anonymous%20video%20analytics
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 2, English, AVA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anonymous video analytics (AVA) describes a type of technology that collects video images using camera sensors (often, but not always embedded in digital displays) to detect the presence of a human face. It then derives limited demographic and behavioural data about viewers ... using facial pattern comparison algorithms ... this normally occurs without identifying an individual, generating any type of face-based signature, or otherwise generating information that could be associated with an identifiable natural person ... 2, record 2, English, - anonymous%20video%20analytics
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analyse vidéo anonyme
1, record 2, French, analyse%20vid%C3%A9o%20anonyme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 2, French, AVA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- analyse de vidéo anonyme 2, record 2, French, analyse%20de%20vid%C3%A9o%20anonyme
correct, feminine noun
- AVA 3, record 2, French, AVA
correct, feminine noun
- AVA 3, record 2, French, AVA
- analyse de vidéos anonymes 4, record 2, French, analyse%20de%20vid%C3%A9os%20anonymes
correct, feminine noun
- AVA 4, record 2, French, AVA
correct, feminine noun
- AVA 4, record 2, French, AVA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le logiciel [...] effectue de l'analyse vidéo anonyme (AVA), c'est-à-dire qu'il détecte ce qui dans une image constitue un visage, il le transforme en une séquence de données, et il analyse ces données pour en tirer l'information cherchée par le client. Les images sont détruites et l'information acquise est transmise au client. 5, record 2, French, - analyse%20vid%C3%A9o%20anonyme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Volleyball Alberta
1, record 3, English, Volleyball%20Alberta
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Volleyball Association 2, record 3, English, Alberta%20Volleyball%20Association
former designation, correct
- AVA 3, record 3, English, AVA
former designation, correct
- AVA 3, record 3, English, AVA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incorporated in 1974, Volleyball Alberta is the official governing body and provides the organizational structure for the sport of volleyball in the province of Alberta. Volleyball Alberta [provides] all Alberta residents with fair and equal access to participation and personal growth through recreational, competitive, elite, instructional, administrative, coaching and officiating programs. 4, record 3, English, - Volleyball%20Alberta
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Alberta Volleyball Association rebranded as Volleyball Alberta in 2013. 5, record 3, English, - Volleyball%20Alberta
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Volleyball Alberta
1, record 3, French, Volleyball%20Alberta
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Volleyball Association 2, record 3, French, Alberta%20Volleyball%20Association
former designation, correct
- AVA 3, record 3, French, AVA
former designation, correct
- AVA 3, record 3, French, AVA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Agriculture
- Food Industries
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore
1, record 4, English, Agri%2DFood%20%26%20Veterinary%20Authority%20of%20Singapore
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 4, English, AVA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Agri-Food [&] Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) was established on 1 April 2000. It ensures a supply of safe food, safeguards the health of animals and plants and facilitates agri-trade for the well-being of the [Singapore]. 2, record 4, English, - Agri%2DFood%20%26%20Veterinary%20Authority%20of%20Singapore
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Agriculture
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore
1, record 4, French, Agri%2DFood%20%26%20Veterinary%20Authority%20of%20Singapore
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 4, French, AVA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- audiovisual aid
1, record 5, English, audiovisual%20aid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 5, English, AVA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- audio-visual aid 3, record 5, English, audio%2Dvisual%20aid
correct
- AVA 2, record 5, English, AVA
correct
- AVA 2, record 5, English, AVA
- audio and visual aid 4, record 5, English, audio%20and%20visual%20aid
correct
- visual and audio aid 4, record 5, English, visual%20and%20audio%20aid
correct
- audio-visual means 5, record 5, English, audio%2Dvisual%20means
correct
- AV aid 6, record 5, English, AV%20aid
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device by means of which the learning process may be carried on through the senses of hearing and/or sight. 7, record 5, English, - audiovisual%20aid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Audio-visual aids are the materials and devices used in learning situations to supplement the written or spoken word in the transmission of knowledge, attitudes, and ideas. 5, record 5, English, - audiovisual%20aid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aide audiovisuelle
1, record 5, French, aide%20audiovisuelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- auxiliaire audiovisuel 2, record 5, French, auxiliaire%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- moyen audiovisuel 2, record 5, French, moyen%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- outil audiovisuel 3, record 5, French, outil%20audiovisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- média audio-visuel 4, record 5, French, m%C3%A9dia%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- moyen audio-visuel 5, record 5, French, moyen%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- aide audio-visuelle 6, record 5, French, aide%20audio%2Dvisuelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
- outil audio-visuel 7, record 5, French, outil%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- instrument audio-visuel 2, record 5, French, instrument%20audio%2Dvisuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les aides audio-visuelles dans les conférences de formation. On désigne sous ce nom, tous les moyens de nature à fixer certaines notions dans l'esprit des auditeurs en faisant appel à leur mémoire visuelle ou auditive. L'expérience a montré que l'utilisation systématique de ces aides frappe l'attention et facilite beaucoup le travail de la mémoire [...] 8, record 5, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À la différence de toutes les autres aides audiovisuelles, l'ordinateur a [...] l'avantage d'interdire à l'étudiant toute passivité. 9, record 5, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans le domaine des langues, on attend d'un système qu'il intègre l'accès à des médias audio-visuels tel le projecteur de diapositives à présélection, le lecteur de cassettes audio ou vidéo à enroulement/déroulement rapide [...], le vidéodisque [...] et, à terme, des équipements de synthèse de la parole. 4, record 5, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audiovisuel; audiovisuelle : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 10, record 5, French, - aide%20audiovisuelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- medio audiovisual
1, record 5, Spanish, medio%20audiovisual
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como medio audiovisual, el video presenta sus mensajes mediante la articulación de imágenes fijas o en movimiento, y sonidos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - medio%20audiovisual
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Avenue for the Arts Society
1, record 6, English, Avenue%20for%20the%20Arts%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 6, English, AVA
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 3, record 6, English, - Avenue%20for%20the%20Arts%20Society
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Avenue for the Arts Society
1, record 6, French, Avenue%20for%20the%20Arts%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 2, record 6, French, AVA
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 6, French, - Avenue%20for%20the%20Arts%20Society
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- activity vector analysis
1, record 7, English, activity%20vector%20analysis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 7, English, AVA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a powerful system for assessing, describing, and predicting behavioral potential. 1, record 7, English, - activity%20vector%20analysis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- analyse vectorielle de l'activité
1, record 7, French, analyse%20vectorielle%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-02-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Graphics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Audio Visual Authoring language
1, record 8, English, Audio%20Visual%20Authoring%20language
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- AVA language 1, record 8, English, AVA%20language
correct
- AVA 2, record 8, English, AVA
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A language used by the Audio Visual Connection (AVC) to add logic, arithmetic, file actions, trigger fields, and similar advanced functions to stories. 1, record 8, English, - Audio%20Visual%20Authoring%20language
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- langage AVA
1, record 8, French, langage%20AVA
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tableau d'intégration organise l'ensemble des éléments qui composent l'application, à savoir les images graphiques (fond d'écran, icônes, objets utilisés dans une animation, ...) et les procédures informatiques en langage AVA. 1, record 8, French, - langage%20AVA
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Action Volunteers for Animals
1, record 9, English, Action%20Volunteers%20for%20Animals
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 9, English, AVA
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 9, English, - Action%20Volunteers%20for%20Animals
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Action Volunteers for Animals
1, record 9, French, Action%20Volunteers%20for%20Animals
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 2, record 9, French, AVA
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 9, French, - Action%20Volunteers%20for%20Animals
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Allied Underwear Association
1, record 10, English, Allied%20Underwear%20Association
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 10, English, AVA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Allied Underwear Association
1, record 10, French, Allied%20Underwear%20Association
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 10, French, AVA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-04-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- American Video Association
1, record 11, English, American%20Video%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 11, English, AVA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- American Video Association
1, record 11, French, American%20Video%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 11, French, AVA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-05-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ASEAN Valuers Association
1, record 12, English, ASEAN%20Valuers%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 2, record 12, English, AVA
correct, Asia
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ASEAN Valuers Association
1, record 12, French, ASEAN%20Valuers%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 2, record 12, French, AVA
correct, Asia
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-10-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Insurance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- chartered life underwriter
1, record 13, English, chartered%20life%20underwriter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- C.L.U. 1, record 13, English, C%2EL%2EU%2E
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Assurances
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- assureur-vie agréé
1, record 13, French, assureur%2Dvie%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 13, French, AVA
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-05-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Association for Volunteer Administration
1, record 14, English, Association%20for%20Volunteer%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- AVA 1, record 14, English, AVA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- American Association of Volunteer Services Coordinators 1, record 14, English, American%20Association%20of%20Volunteer%20Services%20Coordinators
former designation, correct, United States
- Association for Administration of Volunteer Services 1, record 14, English, Association%20for%20Administration%20of%20Volunteer%20Services
former designation, correct, United States
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formerly American Association of Volunteer Services Coordinators; (1980) Association for Administration of Volunteer Services. 1, record 14, English, - Association%20for%20Volunteer%20Administration
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Association for Volunteer Administration
1, record 14, French, Association%20for%20Volunteer%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- AVA 1, record 14, French, AVA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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