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DISTINCTION [5 records]

Record 1 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Botany
CONT

Guidelines for Presenting Evidence in Support of Variety Distinctness. Differences in quantitative characters such as plant size, seed size, maturity and any difference not obvious must be given as numerical data obtained from similar comparisons with a statistical analysis showing the degree of significance.

CONT

Examples of Statements of Distinctness. 'Variety A' is most similar to 'Variety B'; however, 'Variety A' has a darker leaf color than 'Variety B'.

OBS

distinctness: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Botanique
DEF

Caractère distinct d'une variété.

OBS

distinction : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
CONT

degree with distinction: A degree awarded to those students who have given evidence of unusual achievement in their studies and examinations, such as the bachelor's degree summa cum laude.

Key term(s)
  • with honours

French

Domaine(s)
  • Docimologie
  • Grades et diplômes
CONT

Dans quelques disciplines les détenteurs d'un baccalauréat spécialisé obtenu avec distinction peuvent aussi être admissibles aux études de doctorat.

OBS

Voir la rubrique intitulée "Mérite" dans le Dictionnaire encyclopédique de pédagogie moderne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Exámenes y oposiciones (Educación)
  • Grados y diplomas (Educación)
OBS

Se refiere al título universitario obtenido con distinción.

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Record 3 1992-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
OBS

Traduction à utiliser pour le Prix Lescarbot. Il en existe trois niveaux : Canadian Honours - distinctions canadiennes; Regional Honours - distinctions régionales; Community Honours - distinctions locales.

OBS

Source : Documents sur ce prix, 1991.

Spanish

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Record 4 1989-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Museums

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muséologie

Spanish

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Record 5 1987-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
DEF

Latin for "with praise"; phrase used for a person graduating from a university or college with honours. (Unesco study of higher education terminology)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes

Spanish

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