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BAD [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- base ammunition depot
1, record 1, English, base%20ammunition%20depot
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BAD 1, record 1, English, BAD
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
base ammunition depot; BAD: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 1, English, - base%20ammunition%20depot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépôt de munitions de base
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20munitions%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DMB 1, record 1, French, DMB
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépôt de munitions de la base 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20munitions%20de%20la%20base
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- DMB 2, record 1, French, DMB
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- DMB 2, record 1, French, DMB
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépôt de munitions de la base; DMB : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20munitions%20de%20base
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- National and International Economics
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Asian Development Bank
1, record 2, English, Asian%20Development%20Bank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AsDB 2, record 2, English, AsDB
correct
- ADB 3, record 2, English, ADB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bank founded in 1966 with the participation of 32 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom [whose] stated aim is to advance development and cooperation between signatory countries in order to accelerate the economic evolution of under-developed Asian countries. 4, record 2, English, - Asian%20Development%20Bank
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asian Development Bank: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 2, English, - Asian%20Development%20Bank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Banque asiatique de développement
1, record 2, French, Banque%20asiatique%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BAsD 2, record 2, French, BAsD
correct, feminine noun
- BAD 3, record 2, French, BAD
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banque fondée en 1966 avec la participation de 32 pays, les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni inclus [et qui] vise à favoriser le développement et la coopération entre les pays signataires pour accélérer le développement économique des pays asiatiques les moins avancés. 4, record 2, French, - Banque%20asiatique%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Banque asiatique de développement : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 2, French, - Banque%20asiatique%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Banco Asiático de Desarrollo
1, record 2, Spanish, Banco%20Asi%C3%A1tico%20de%20Desarrollo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- BAsD 2, record 2, Spanish, BAsD
correct, masculine noun
- BAD 3, record 2, Spanish, BAD
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banco fundado en 1966 con la participación de 32 países, incluidos los EE.UU. y el Reino Unido. Su finalidad es favorecer el desarrollo y la cooperación entre los países signatarios, para acelerar el desarrollo económico de los países asiáticos menos avanzados. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Banco%20Asi%C3%A1tico%20de%20Desarrollo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- National and International Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- African Development Bank
1, record 3, English, African%20Development%20Bank
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ADB 2, record 3, English, ADB
correct
- AfDB 3, record 3, English, AfDB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bank founded in 1964 to advance economic and social development of the member States. The headquarters is in Abidjan (Ivory Coast). 4, record 3, English, - African%20Development%20Bank
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Banque africaine de développement
1, record 3, French, Banque%20africaine%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BAD 2, record 3, French, BAD
correct, feminine noun
- BAfD 3, record 3, French, BAfD
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Banque fondée en 1964 pour favoriser le développement économique et le progrès social des États membres. Le siège principal se trouve à Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). 4, record 3, French, - Banque%20africaine%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Banco Africano de Desarrollo
1, record 3, Spanish, Banco%20Africano%20de%20Desarrollo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- BAfD 1, record 3, Spanish, BAfD
correct, masculine noun
- BAD 2, record 3, Spanish, BAD
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banco fundado en 1964 para favorecer el desarrollo económico y el progreso social de los estados miembros. La sede principal se encuentra en Abidjan (Costa de Marfil). 3, record 3, Spanish, - Banco%20Africano%20de%20Desarrollo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Banking
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Banking Arrangements Directorate
1, record 4, English, Banking%20Arrangements%20Directorate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BAD 1, record 4, English, BAD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Banking Arrangements Directorate (BAD) supports the Receiver General for Canada by establishing and managing arrangements for all banking services required by the federal government. 1, record 4, English, - Banking%20Arrangements%20Directorate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Banking Arrangements Directorate is part of the Banking and Cash Management Sector, Accounting, Banking and Compensation Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada. 2, record 4, English, - Banking%20Arrangements%20Directorate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction des accords bancaires
1, record 4, French, Direction%20des%20accords%20bancaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DAB 1, record 4, French, DAB
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Direction des accords bancaires (DAB) appuie le Receveur général du Canada en établissant et en gérant les accords pour tous les services bancaires dont le gouvernement fédéral a besoin. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20des%20accords%20bancaires
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction des accords bancaires fait partie du Secteur de la gestion bancaire et de la trésorerie, Direction générale de la comptabilité, de la gestion bancaire et de la rémunération, Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 2, record 4, French, - Direction%20des%20accords%20bancaires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Public Administration (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Budgetary and Administrative Details
1, record 5, English, Budgetary%20and%20Administrative%20Details
plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BAD 1, record 5, English, BAD
plural
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Détails budgétaires et administratifs
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9tails%20budg%C3%A9taires%20et%20administratifs
masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
- Administración pública (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Detalles Presupuestarios y Administrativos
1, record 5, Spanish, Detalles%20Presupuestarios%20y%20Administrativos
masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Office of Sustainable Aquaculture
1, record 6, English, Office%20of%20Sustainable%20Aquaculture
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OSA 1, record 6, English, OSA
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In order to carry on its role as lead federal agency, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will establish an OSA that will be the federal focus for the delivery of the commitment to further enhance public and industry confidence in the aquaculture sector. 1, record 6, English, - Office%20of%20Sustainable%20Aquaculture
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de l'aquaculture durable
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20de%20l%27aquaculture%20durable
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BAD 1, record 6, French, BAD
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Afin de s'acquitter de son rôle de principal organisme fédéral responsable, le ministère des Pêches et des Océans établira un BAD qui constituera le point central de la prestation de l'engagement fédéral envers l'augmentation de la confiance tant du public que de l'industrie à l'endroit du secteur de l'aquaculture. 1, record 6, French, - Bureau%20de%20l%27aquaculture%20durable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-08-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- transportation routing point 1, record 7, English, transportation%20routing%20point
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Levée et distribution du courrier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bureau d'acheminement des dépêches
1, record 7, French, bureau%20d%27acheminement%20des%20d%C3%A9p%C3%AAches
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glossaire 55 1, record 7, French, - bureau%20d%27acheminement%20des%20d%C3%A9p%C3%AAches
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
but when bad times come, then the budget ... 1, record 8, English, - bad
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- difficile 1, record 8, French, difficile
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mais quand viendraient les temps difficiles, le budget [...] 1, record 8, French, - difficile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
but since this term has come into bad repute in recent years, ... 1, record 9, English, - bad
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme, toutefois, ce terme a, depuis quelques années, pris un relent fâcheux [...] 1, record 9, French, - f%C3%A2cheux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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