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EJERCICIO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Physiotherapy
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical exercise
1, record 1, English, physical%20exercise
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exercise 2, record 1, English, exercise
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal (resting) level ... Exercise ... refers to a subset of physical activity that is a planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful attempt to improve or maintain physical fitness, physical performance, or health. It usually includes more noticeable leisure-time activities such as distance running, swimming, aerobic dancing, mountain biking, weight lifting, yoga, and sporting activities such as basketball, racquetball, and tennis ... 3, record 1, English, - physical%20exercise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Physiothérapie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exercice physique
1, record 1, French, exercice%20physique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exercice 2, record 1, French, exercice
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est fréquent de constater que le terme d'exercice est souvent assimilé à celui d'activité physique. Toutefois, ils se distinguent en ceci que l'exercice caractérise une activité planifiée et structurée, réalisée de façon répétitive et destinée à améliorer la condition physique et la santé. [...] Ainsi, le terme «exercice» est souvent défini comme une activité physique structurée [...], réalisée au cours des temps libres (marche, jogging, natation, sport de loisir). 2, record 1, French, - exercice%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
- Fisioterapia
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio físico
1, record 1, Spanish, ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ejercicio 2, record 1, Spanish, ejercicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de movimientos corporales que se realizan para mantener o mejorar la forma física. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Práctica de una actividad en donde tienen que trabajar los músculos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El ejercicio físico planificado con el objetivo de la mejora de la forma física, la musculación y la flexibilidad, proporciona grandes beneficios en todos los aspectos de la vida. Desde los más básicos de la salud y el bienestar, hasta los menos concretos como la actitud positiva y la alegría. 5, record 1, Spanish, - ejercicio%20f%C3%ADsico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exercise
1, record 2, English, exercise
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EX 2, record 2, English, EX
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
- Ex 3, record 2, English, Ex
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military manoeuvre or simulated wartime operation involving planning, preparation, and execution. 4, record 2, English, - exercise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An exercise] is carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation. It may be a combined, joint, or single service exercise, depending on participating organizations. 4, record 2, English, - exercise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercise; EX: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - exercise
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
exercise; Ex: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - exercise
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- exercice
1, record 2, French, exercice
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EX 2, record 2, French, EX
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- Ex 3, record 2, French, Ex
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre militaire ou opération de guerre simulée, comprenant planification, préparation et exécution [...] 4, record 2, French, - exercice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les buts d'un exercice sont] l'entraînement et l'évaluation. Un exercice peut être combiné, interarmées ou effectué dans le cadre d'une seule armée selon les participants. 4, record 2, French, - exercice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercice; EX : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - exercice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
exercice; Ex : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - exercice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejercicios militares
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio
1, record 2, Spanish, ejercicio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maniobra militar u operación de guerra simulada, que incluye su planeamiento, preparación y ejecución. Se realiza con el propósito de adiestramiento y evaluación. Puede ser combinado, conjunto, o de uno solo de los Ejércitos, según los participantes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ejercicio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Training of Personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- exercise
1, record 3, English, exercise
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A simulated scenario in which an organization practices its response activities to test its emergency plan. 1, record 3, English, - exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The scenario should reflect reality as far as is practicable. The outcome of an exercise allows an organization to reveal planning weaknesses or gaps in resources, improve organizational coordination and communications, clarify roles and responsibilities, improve individual performance and satisfy regulatory requirements. 1, record 3, English, - exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercise: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - exercise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exercice
1, record 3, French, exercice
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Simulation d'un scénario au cours duquel une organisation met en pratique ses activités d'intervention afin d'évaluer son plan d'urgence. 1, record 3, French, - exercice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le scénario doit refléter la réalité dans la mesure du possible. Les résultats d'un exercice permettent à l'organisation de détecter les faiblesses de planification et les lacunes au niveau des ressources, d'améliorer la coordination organisationnelle et les communications, de clarifier les rôles et les responsabilités, d'améliorer le rendement des individus et de satisfaire aux exigences réglementaires. 1, record 3, French, - exercice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercice : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - exercice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de emergencias
- Capacitación del personal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- simulación
1, record 3, Spanish, %20simulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ejercicio de simulación 2, record 3, Spanish, ejercicio%20de%20simulaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- ejercicio 2, record 3, Spanish, ejercicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ejercicio práctico administrativo y de escritorio, realizado bajo situaciones ficticias controladas, en un escenario cerrado, con el propósito de provocar la toma de decisiones asociadas a un plan o procedimientos determinado, para entrenarlos y/o evaluar su efectividad. 3, record 3, Spanish, - %20simulaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para atender eficazmente el impacto de los desastres [...] es necesario disponer de planes de preparativos y respuesta que faciliten el desarrollo de acciones organizadas y coordinadas. Los planes no son ejercicios teóricos, deben probarse con frecuencia con la finalidad de ser evaluados, ajustados y actualizados antes y después de que se produzca una emergencia o desastre. Uno de los instrumentos más apropiados para evaluar y poner a prueba esos planes de preparativos y respuesta son los ejercicios de simulación y de simulacros y durante muchos años han sido ampliamente utilizados por las organizaciones que trabajan en la preparación o en la respuesta a los desastres. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %20simulaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir simulación con simulacro el cual es un ejercicio práctico en el cual los participantes juegan roles lo más apegado a una crisis verdadera en un terreno o una construcción real. 4, record 3, Spanish, - %20simulaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drill
1, record 4, English, drill
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caution: the French term "exercice" is generic. It can refer to a specific drill used by instructors to hone the skills of a student. Used in the plural, it can also refer to a set rituals intended to warm a player up prior to a match (stretching exercices, warm-up exercices, etc.). 2, record 4, English, - drill
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Forecourt, four-ball, game, movement, rallying, sit-and-hit, solo, tennis-specific, two-on-one drill. 2, record 4, English, - drill
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To practice a drill. 2, record 4, English, - drill
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- exercice
1, record 4, French, exercice
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un exercice utile : Colorier les coutures de plusieurs balles de couleurs différentes et faire des échanges avec un partenaire en annonçant à voix haute la couleur des coutures. 2, record 4, French, - exercice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exercice progressif. Exercice simple d'étirement. 3, record 4, French, - exercice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Variante d'un exercice. 3, record 4, French, - exercice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Assimiler, maîtriser un exercice. Se familiariser avec un exercice. Revenir sur un exercice. 3, record 4, French, - exercice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio
1, record 4, Spanish, ejercicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Realizar ejercicios. 2, record 4, Spanish, - ejercicio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Financial Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- accounting period 1, record 5, English, accounting%20period
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Comptabilité générale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- période de référence
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- période de décompte 2, record 5, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20d%C3%A9compte
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de temps utilisée pour la gestion d'un horaire variable. Elle correspond à la période ouvrable pendant laquelle le temps de présence réglementaire devient exigible. 1, record 5, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
- Contabilidad general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ejercicio
1, record 5, Spanish, ejercicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- período contable 1, record 5, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20contable
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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