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DRY RUN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dry run
1, record 1, English, dry%20run
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dry-run 1, record 1, English, dry%2Drun
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In live-fire exercises, a rehearsal conducted without ammunition. 1, record 1, English, - dry%20run
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A dry run is conducted to allow participants to practice their drills and procedures, and to verify their understanding of the imposed control measures prior to using live ammunition. 1, record 1, English, - dry%20run
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dry run: designation and designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - dry%20run
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exercice d'essai
1, record 1, French, exercice%20d%27essai
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lors d'exercices de tir réel, répétition effectuée sans munitions. 1, record 1, French, - exercice%20d%27essai
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un exercice d'essai permet aux participants de roder leurs drills et procédures et de vérifier leur compréhension des mesures de contrôle imposées avant d'utiliser des munitions réelles. 1, record 1, French, - exercice%20d%27essai
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercice d'essai : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - exercice%20d%27essai
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dry run
1, record 2, English, dry%20run
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electronic warfare, a test condition in which the electronic countermeasure system has been deliberately turned off. 1, record 2, English, - dry%20run
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dry run: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 2, English, - dry%20run
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essai blanc
1, record 2, French, essai%20blanc
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte de la guerre électronique, essai exécuté lorsque le système de contremesures électroniques a été expressément éteint. 1, record 2, French, - essai%20blanc
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essai blanc : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 2, French, - essai%20blanc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dry rehearsal
1, record 3, English, dry%20rehearsal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dry run 2, record 3, English, dry%20run
correct
- walk-through 3, record 3, English, walk%2Dthrough
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rehearsal during which the actors speak their lines and go through their actions as though the cameras were actually filming. 4, record 3, English, - dry%20rehearsal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- répétition sans technique
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20sans%20technique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répétition faite sans les caméras et les micros. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20sans%20technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La répétition sans technique peut se faire avec ou sans les décors. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20sans%20technique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
répétition sans technique : terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition%20sans%20technique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dry run 1, record 4, English, dry%20run
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- répétition
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Passage de la drogue en contrebande. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- target run
1, record 5, English, target%20run
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dry run 1, record 5, English, dry%20run
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In air defence, a run during which an aircraft becomes the target, thus allowing gun numbers to observe and point without firing. 1, record 5, English, - target%20run
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- passe de pratique
1, record 5, French, passe%20de%20pratique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En défense antiaérienne, passe durant laquelle un aéronef sert de cible, permettant ainsi aux servants de pièces d'observer et de pointer sans tirer. 1, record 5, French, - passe%20de%20pratique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 5, French, - passe%20de%20pratique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dry run
1, record 6, English, dry%20run
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On-site review of each visit event where timing and details are discussed and finalized. 1, record 6, English, - dry%20run
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- visite de reconnaissance
1, record 6, French, visite%20de%20reconnaissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Cérémonial d'État, Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 1, record 6, French, - visite%20de%20reconnaissance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-08-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dry run 1, record 7, English, dry%20run
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exercice d'essai 1, record 7, French, exercice%20d%27essai
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
org. des mesures d'urgence 1, record 7, French, - exercice%20d%27essai
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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