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COMMON TERMINOLOGY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
- Communication and Information Management
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- common terminology
1, record 1, English, common%20terminology
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- common vocabulary 1, record 1, English, common%20vocabulary
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All words and phrases that are established and normally used in order to ensure consistency in communications and to allow various organizations to work together across a wide variety of emergencies and hazardous situations. 1, record 1, English, - common%20terminology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common terminology normally used in an incident ensures that information is disseminated in a timely manner and that it is clear, acknowledged and understood by all receivers. 1, record 1, English, - common%20terminology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
common terminology; common vocabulary: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 1, English, - common%20terminology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terminologie commune
1, record 1, French, terminologie%20commune
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vocabulaire commun 1, record 1, French, vocabulaire%20commun
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mots et expressions qui sont établis et couramment utilisés afin d'assurer la cohérence dans les communications et de permettre à différentes organisations de travailler ensemble dans le cadre de diverses urgences et situations à risques. 1, record 1, French, - terminologie%20commune
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie commune employée habituellement en cas d’incident permet de diffuser l’information en temps opportun et de manière claire, et qu’elle soit bien reçue et comprise par tous les interlocuteurs. 1, record 1, French, - terminologie%20commune
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
terminologie commune; vocabulaire commun : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 1, French, - terminologie%20commune
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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