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C.V. [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- résumé
1, record 1, English, r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- curriculum vitae 1, record 1, English, curriculum%20vitae
correct, see observation
- CV 2, record 1, English, CV
correct
- CV 2, record 1, English, CV
- resume 3, record 1, English, resume
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A summary of one's life, listing schools, colleges, etc. attended, jobs held, prizes or other distinctions gained, etc. ... 4, record 1, English, - r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Canadian usage, "résumé" is the general term; "curriculum vitae" is used mainly in academic and professional situations. 4, record 1, English, - r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curriculum vitae; CV: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
curricula vitae: plural. 6, record 1, English, - r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- curricula vitae
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- curriculum vitæ
1, record 1, French, curriculum%20vit%C3%A6
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CV 2, record 1, French, CV
correct, masculine noun
- C.V. 3, record 1, French, C%2EV%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- curriculum 4, record 1, French, curriculum
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document préparé par un employé ou un candidat à un emploi comportant l'ensemble des renseignements personnels et professionnels le concernant qui lui sont demandés par un employeur. 5, record 1, French, - curriculum%20vit%C3%A6
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curriculum vitæ; C.V. : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - curriculum%20vit%C3%A6
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
curriculums vitæ : pluriel. 7, record 1, French, - curriculum%20vit%C3%A6
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Contratación de personal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curriculum vitae
1, record 1, Spanish, curriculum%20vitae
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- currículo 2, record 1, Spanish, curr%C3%ADculo
correct, masculine noun
- hoja de vida 3, record 1, Spanish, hoja%20de%20vida
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descripción detallada de las actividades académicas o profesionales de una persona. 4, record 1, Spanish, - curriculum%20vitae
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curriculum vitae: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 1, Spanish, - curriculum%20vitae
Record 1, Key term(s)
- currículum vítae
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Cross of Valour
1, record 2, English, Cross%20of%20Valour
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- C.V. 1, record 2, English, C%2EV%2E
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril. ... Recipients of the Cross of Valour may use the letters C.V. after their name. 2, record 2, English, - Cross%20of%20Valour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cross of Valour; C.V.: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - Cross%20of%20Valour
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- La Croix de la vaillance
1, record 2, French, La%20Croix%20de%20la%20vaillance
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- C.V. 1, record 2, French, C%2EV%2E
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Croix de la vaillance récompense les auteurs d'actes de courage vraiment remarquables accomplis dans des circonstances extrêmement périlleuses. [...] Les personnes décorées de la Croix de la vaillance peuvent faire suivre leur nom des initiales C.V. 2, record 2, French, - La%20Croix%20de%20la%20vaillance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Croix de la vaillance; C.V. : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - La%20Croix%20de%20la%20vaillance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vital capacity
1, record 3, English, vital%20capacity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VC 1, record 3, English, VC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- respiratory capacity 1, record 3, English, respiratory%20capacity
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The greatest volume of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after a maximal inspiration. 1, record 3, English, - vital%20capacity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité vitale
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20vitale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CV 2, record 3, French, CV
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capacité pulmonaire vitale 3, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20pulmonaire%20vitale
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volume total d'air expiré après une inspiration profonde. 4, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20vitale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad vital
1, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20vital
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad o volumen del aire espirable por una espiración forzada máxima después de una inspiración plena. 1, record 3, Spanish, - capacidad%20vital
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacidad vital (C.V.) se divide en dos volúmenes tomando como referencia el nivel espiratorio de reposo; estos son la capacidad inspiratoria (C.I.) y el volumen espiratorio de reserva (V.E.R.); los valores de la capacidad vital varían con la edad, sexo, posición, estatura y superficie corporal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - capacidad%20vital
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Probability (Statistics)
- Economic Planning
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coefficient of variation
1, record 4, English, coefficient%20of%20variation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- c.v. 2, record 4, English, c%2Ev%2E
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- variation coefficient 3, record 4, English, variation%20coefficient
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the standard deviation to the absolute value of the arithmetic mean. 3, record 4, English, - coefficient%20of%20variation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Probabilités (Statistique)
- Planification économique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de variation
1, record 4, French, coefficient%20de%20variation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- c.v. 2, record 4, French, c%2Ev%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de l'écart-type à la valeur absolue de la moyenne arithmétique. 3, record 4, French, - coefficient%20de%20variation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Indice servant à comparer des échantillons présentant une distribution différente et qui correspond au quotient de l'écart type par la moyenne. 4, record 4, French, - coefficient%20de%20variation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Encuestas estadísticas
- Probabilidad (Estadística)
- Planificación económica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente de variación
1, record 4, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20variaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida de la dispersión de una distribución de frecuencia. Se calcula dividiendo la desviación estandar por la media aritmética y el resultado se multiplica por 100. 2, record 4, Spanish, - coeficiente%20de%20variaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reference number variation code 1, record 5, English, reference%20number%20variation%20code
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- code variante 1, record 5, French, code%20variante
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code numérique utilisé pour distinguer les numéros "qui identifient des articles", de ceux "qui n'en identifient pas". 1, record 5, French, - code%20variante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Manuel OTAN de codification des matériels 1, record 5, French, - code%20variante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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