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CONSULTATION [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental health and hygiene
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- counselling
1, record 1, English, counselling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- counseling 2, record 1, English, counseling
correct
- psychological counseling 3, record 1, English, psychological%20counseling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of psychosocial intervention designed to help someone overcome coping difficulties or psychological problems that prevent him from functioning properly in a given life situation. 4, record 1, English, - counselling
Record 1, Key term(s)
- psychological counselling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consultation psychologique
1, record 1, French, consultation%20psychologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- consultation 2, record 1, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
- counselling 3, record 1, French, counselling
correct, masculine noun
- counseling 4, record 1, French, counseling
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme d'intervention psychologique et sociale qui a pour but d'aider quelqu'un à surmonter les difficultés d'adaptation ou d'ordre psychologique qui l'empêchent de fonctionner adéquatement dans une situation donnée. 5, record 1, French, - consultation%20psychologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología clínica
- Higiene y salud mental
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación psicológica
1, record 1, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n%20psicol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ayuda psicológica 2, record 1, Spanish, ayuda%20psicol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
- asesoramiento psicológico 3, record 1, Spanish, asesoramiento%20psicol%C3%B3gico
see observation, masculine noun
- asesoramiento 4, record 1, Spanish, asesoramiento
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto de proporcionar consejo y orientación a un paciente o a la familia de un paciente. Ayuda al paciente a reconocer y a manejar las tensiones y facilita las relaciones interpersonales. 4, record 1, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n%20psicol%C3%B3gica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Algunos especialistas prefieren evitar el uso de "asesoramiento" ya que mantienen que el objetivo es orientar al paciente para que él mismo llegue a sus propias conclusiones. 5, record 1, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n%20psicol%C3%B3gica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clinic visit
1, record 2, English, clinic%20visit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- patient visit 2, record 2, English, patient%20visit
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 3, record 2, English, - clinic%20visit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 2, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 2, French, - consultation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2014-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 3, English, consultation
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<artificial intelligence> online interaction between a knowledge-based system and a user seeking assistance, usually consisting of a question-answer dialog 1, record 3, English, - consultation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 3, English, - consultation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 3, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
<intelligence artificielle> exploitation en ligne, par un utilisateur d'un système à base de connaissances, qui prend normalement la forme d'un dialogue questions-réponses 1, record 3, French, - consultation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 3, French, - consultation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 4, English, consultation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation: term used by the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada. 2, record 4, English, - consultation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 4, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation: terme en usage au Commissariat à l'information du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - consultation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 5, English, consultation
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The online interaction between a knowledge-based system and a user seeking assistance, usually consisting of a question-answer dialog. 1, record 5, English, - consultation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 2, record 5, English, - consultation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 5, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exploitation en ligne, par l'utilisateur d'un système à base de connaissances, qui prend normalement la forme d'un dialogue questions-réponses. 1, record 5, French, - consultation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation : terme et définition normalisés par ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. 2, record 5, French, - consultation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 6, English, consultation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The careful and full consideration between two or more dentists concerning the diagnosis and proper method of treatment of a case. 1, record 6, English, - consultation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 6, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rencontre entre deux dentistes ou plus, pour évaluer de manière complète et précise le diagnostic à poser et les méthodes de traitement à employer chez un patient. 1, record 6, French, - consultation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- interconsulta
1, record 6, Spanish, interconsulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- consulta 1, record 6, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-01-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lookup
1, record 7, English, lookup
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- data look-up 2, record 7, English, data%20look%2Dup
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 7, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- recherche 1, record 7, French, recherche
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 8, English, consultation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of seeking information from a file or from a specialist. Examples: consultation of TERMIUM, consultation of a source; consultation of a specialist. 1, record 8, English, - consultation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 8, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen des renseignements contenus dans un fichier ou fournis par un spécialiste. Exemples : consultation de TERMIUM, consultation d'une source, consultation d'un spécialiste. 1, record 8, French, - consultation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- consulta
1, record 8, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen de la información contenida en un fichero terminológico o suministrada por un especialista. 1, record 8, Spanish, - consulta
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
consultar TERMIUM, consultar una fuente o consultar un especialista. 1, record 8, Spanish, - consulta
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 9, English, consultation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 9, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En gestion, action de solliciter auprès d'un spécialiste un avis sur une question donnée. 1, record 9, French, - consultation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- consulta
1, record 9, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-04-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wrestling
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 10, English, consultation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Lutte
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 10, French, consultation
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lucha
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- consulta
1, record 10, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-04-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Courts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 11, English, consultation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- consultations
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Tribunaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 11, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- consultations
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-04-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Phraseology
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- in consultation with 1, record 12, English, in%20consultation%20with
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
in consultation with an Advisory Committee. 2, record 12, English, - in%20consultation%20with
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see "consultation" 3, record 12, English, - in%20consultation%20with
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Phraséologie
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- en collaboration avec 1, record 12, French, en%20collaboration%20avec
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- avec l'accord de 2, record 12, French, avec%20l%27accord%20de
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
en collaboration avec un Comité consultatif. 1, record 12, French, - en%20collaboration%20avec
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Fraseología
- Traducción
- Problemas de idioma
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- con el acuerdo de 1, record 12, Spanish, con%20el%20acuerdo%20de
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-08-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- query
1, record 13, English, query
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 13, English, - query
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- recherche
1, record 13, French, recherche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- consultation 1, record 13, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie utilisée pour les systèmes informatiques de l'Immigration 2, record 13, French, - recherche
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 13, French, - recherche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Meteorology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 14, English, consultation
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Discussion with a meteorologist or another qualified person of existing and/or expected meteorological conditions relating to flight operations; a discussion includes answers to questions. 1, record 14, English, - consultation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 14, English, - consultation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Météorologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 14, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entretien avec un météorologiste ou une autre personne compétente sur les conditions météorologiques existantes ou prévues relatives à l'exploitation des vols; un entretien comporte des réponses à des questions. 1, record 14, French, - consultation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consultation : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 14, French, - consultation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Meteorología
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- consulta
1, record 14, Spanish, consulta
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Discusión con un meteorólogo o con otra persona calificada sobre las condiciones meteorológicas existentes y/o previstas relativas a las operaciones de vuelo; la discusión incluye respuestas a preguntas. 1, record 14, Spanish, - consulta
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consulta : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 14, Spanish, - consulta
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-03-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Counselling
1, record 15, English, Counselling
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Task Force no. 4 of the Working Group no. 1 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Advisory Committee (BIAC) 1, record 15, English, - Counselling
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Task Force on Counselling
- Counselling Task Force
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Consultation
1, record 15, French, Consultation
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe d'étude no 4 du Groupe de travail no 1 1, record 15, French, - Consultation
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Groupe d'étude sur la consultation
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-07-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Informatics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Consultation Forum 1, record 16, English, Consultation%20Forum
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Informatique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Consultation 1, record 16, French, Consultation
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rubrique du système ConnEXions. Source : renseignement fourni par le client. 1, record 16, French, - Consultation
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-01-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
- Diplomacy
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- consultation
1, record 17, English, consultation
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... term used in connection with the ordering home of ambassadors for varying motives. 1, record 17, English, - consultation
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If a government desires to have firsthand, in-depth, information as to the attitude of another government, on a certain question or the situations in the country with regard to it, it may order its ambassador to that country home for genuine consultations. 1, record 17, English, - consultation
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This term is used in plural in GAINT. 2, record 17, English, - consultation
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- consultation
1, record 17, French, consultation
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À tous les niveaux, politiques ou diplomatiques, les consultations sont des délibérations en vue d'entendre, de jauger, d'apprécier, voire de critiquer des avis différents sur un problème donné, en vue de conseiller, de proposer des options, de faire des suggestions. 1, record 17, French, - consultation
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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