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FDI [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- National and International Economics
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foreign direct investment
1, record 1, English, foreign%20direct%20investment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FDI 2, record 1, English, FDI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- direct foreign investment 3, record 1, English, direct%20foreign%20investment
correct
- DFI 4, record 1, English, DFI
correct
- DFI 4, record 1, English, DFI
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a category of investment that reflects the objective of establishing a lasting interest by a resident enterprise in one economy (direct investor) in an enterprise (direct investment enterprise) that is resident in an economy other than that of the direct investor. The lasting interest implies the existence of a long-term relationship between the direct investor and the direct investment enterprise and a significant degree of influence on the management of the enterprise. 5, record 1, English, - foreign%20direct%20investment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Net foreign direct investment. 6, record 1, English, - foreign%20direct%20investment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- investissement direct étranger
1, record 1, French, investissement%20direct%20%C3%A9tranger
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IDE 2, record 1, French, IDE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- investissement étranger direct 3, record 1, French, investissement%20%C3%A9tranger%20direct
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- IED 4, record 1, French, IED
correct, masculine noun
- IED 4, record 1, French, IED
- investissement extérieur direct 5, record 1, French, investissement%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20direct
correct, masculine noun
- IED 6, record 1, French, IED
correct, masculine noun
- IED 6, record 1, French, IED
- investissement direct international 7, record 1, French, investissement%20direct%20international
correct, masculine noun
- IDI 8, record 1, French, IDI
correct, masculine noun
- IDI 8, record 1, French, IDI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’investissement direct international (IDI) est une catégorie d’investissement motivé par la volonté d’une entreprise résidente d’une économie (investisseur direct) d’acquérir un intérêt durable dans une entreprise (entreprise d’investissement direct) qui est résidente d’une autre économie. [L'] intérêt durable implique l’existence d’une relation de long terme entre l’investisseur direct et l’entreprise d’investissement direct et l’exercice d’une influence significative sur la gestion de l’entreprise. 8, record 1, French, - investissement%20direct%20%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Investissement direct étranger net. 9, record 1, French, - investissement%20direct%20%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puisque le terme de base est «investissement direct», il est préférable d'employer le terme «investissement direct étranger» (IDE) au lieu du terme «investissement étranger direct» (IED), quoique ce dernier terme est également très répandu. 10, record 1, French, - investissement%20direct%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inversión directa en el exterior
1, record 1, Spanish, inversi%C3%B3n%20directa%20en%20el%20exterior
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inversión extranjera directa 2, record 1, Spanish, inversi%C3%B3n%20extranjera%20directa
correct, feminine noun
- IED 3, record 1, Spanish, IED
correct, feminine noun
- IED 3, record 1, Spanish, IED
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compra por capitales exteriores a un país de activos concretos, como sociedades o inmuebles. 4, record 1, Spanish, - inversi%C3%B3n%20directa%20en%20el%20exterior
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
inversion extranjera directa neta. 5, record 1, Spanish, - inversi%C3%B3n%20directa%20en%20el%20exterior
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inversión extranjera directa: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 6, record 1, Spanish, - inversi%C3%B3n%20directa%20en%20el%20exterior
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
- Fire Prevention
- Pre-Fire Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fire danger index
1, record 2, English, fire%20danger%20index
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FDI 2, record 2, English, FDI
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A quantitative indicator of one or more facets of fire danger, expressed either in a relative sense or as an absolute measure; often used as a guide in a variety of fire management activities ... 3, record 2, English, - fire%20danger%20index
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The fire danger index allows] to judge day-to-day preparedness and suppression requirements ... 3, record 2, English, - fire%20danger%20index
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
- Prévention des incendies
- Prévision des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- indice de danger d'incendie
1, record 2, French, indice%20de%20danger%20d%27incendie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indicateur quantitatif d'un ou de plusieurs aspects du danger d'incendie, exprimé de manière relative ou absolue; souvent utilisé comme guide dans une variété d'activités de gestion des incendies [...] 2, record 2, French, - indice%20de%20danger%20d%27incendie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'indice de danger d'incendie permet d']évaluer le niveau de préparation quotidien et les exigences relatives à la suppression [...] 2, record 2, French, - indice%20de%20danger%20d%27incendie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Incendio de la vegetación
- Prevención de incendios
- Previsión de incendios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de peligro de incendio
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20peligro%20de%20incendio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- índice de peligro 2, record 2, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20peligro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indicador cuantitativo de una o más facetas del peligro de incendios, expresado en sentido relativo o como medida absoluta; se utiliza a menudo como guía en diversas actividades de control de incendios [...] 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20peligro%20de%20incendio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Israeli Defense Forces
1, record 3, English, Israeli%20Defense%20Forces
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IDF 1, record 3, English, IDF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Tsva Haganah LeIsrael 2, record 3, English, Tsva%20Haganah%20LeIsrael
correct
- Tsahal 3, record 3, English, Tsahal
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Israel Defense Forces is the military of the State of Israel. 4, record 3, English, - Israeli%20Defense%20Forces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tsahal: the Hebrew acronym for the Israeli Defense Forces. 5, record 3, English, - Israeli%20Defense%20Forces
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Israel Defence Forces
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Armée de défense d'Israël
1, record 3, French, Arm%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20d%27Isra%C3%ABl
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Tsva Haganah LeYisrael 2, record 3, French, Tsva%20Haganah%20LeYisrael
correct
- Tsahal 3, record 3, French, Tsahal
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trois corps de Tsahal (terre, air, mer) sont placés sous un commandement unifié dirigé par le chef d'état-major ayant [le] grade de général en chef responsable devant le ministre de la Défense. 2, record 3, French, - Arm%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20d%27Isra%C3%ABl
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tsahal : acronyme hébreu des forces de l'Armée de défense d'Israël. 4, record 3, French, - Arm%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20d%27Isra%C3%ABl
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Organización militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel
1, record 3, Spanish, Fuerzas%20de%20Defensa%20de%20Israel
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FDI 1, record 3, Spanish, FDI
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- alternating double filtration
1, record 4, English, alternating%20double%20filtration
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ADF 2, record 4, English, ADF
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process for treatment of sewage by biological filtration in two stages with intermediate separation of humus by settlement. 2, record 4, English, - alternating%20double%20filtration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At intervals, the order of use of the filters, but not of the humus tanks, is reversed, allowing operation of the plant at higher BOD [biochemical oxygen demand] loadings than possible with single filtration or ordinary double filtration without troublesome accumulation of film at the surface of the filters, and ponding. 2, record 4, English, - alternating%20double%20filtration
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alternating double filtration; ADF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - alternating%20double%20filtration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- double filtration à courant inverse
1, record 4, French, double%20filtration%20%C3%A0%20courant%20inverse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- double filtration alternative 2, record 4, French, double%20filtration%20alternative
correct, feminine noun
- double filtration alternée 2, record 4, French, double%20filtration%20altern%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de traitement des eaux usées par filtration biologique en deux étapes avec séparation intermédiaire de l'humus par décantation. 1, record 4, French, - double%20filtration%20%C3%A0%20courant%20inverse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régulièrement, l'ordre d'emploi des filtres est inversé, mais non celui des réservoirs d'humus, permettant le fonctionnement de la station à des charges en DBO [demande biochimique en oxygène] supérieures à celles rendues possibles par une filtration simple ou une double filtration normale sans accumulation gênante d'un film à la surface des filtres ni colmatage. 1, record 4, French, - double%20filtration%20%C3%A0%20courant%20inverse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
double filtration à courant inverse : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - double%20filtration%20%C3%A0%20courant%20inverse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- filtración doble a corriente inversa
1, record 4, Spanish, filtraci%C3%B3n%20doble%20a%20corriente%20inversa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FDI 1, record 4, Spanish, FDI
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso para el tratamiento de aguas residuales mediante filtración biológica en dos etapas con separación intermedia de humus mediante decantación. 1, record 4, Spanish, - filtraci%C3%B3n%20doble%20a%20corriente%20inversa
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La inversión del orden de los filtros se hace a intervalos, pero no la de los tanques de humus. Esto permite la operación de la planta a mayores cargas de DBO [demanda bioquímica de oxígeno] de las que son posibles con filtrado simple o filtrado doble normal, sin acumulación engorrosa de la película en la superficie de los filtros y atascamiento. 1, record 4, Spanish, - filtraci%C3%B3n%20doble%20a%20corriente%20inversa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Dentistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Fédération Dentaire Internationale
1, record 5, English, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Dentaire%20Internationale
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FDI 1, record 5, English, FDI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- FDI World Dental Federation 1, record 5, English, FDI%20World%20Dental%20Federation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name of this organisation shall be the Fédération Dentaire Internationale hereinafter referred to as the "FDI". The corporate image of the organisation shall be the "FDI World Dental Federation". The FDI is an international organisation, established in France as an Association according to the law of 1901. The objectives of the FDI shall be: to be the authoritative, professional, independent worldwide voice of dentistry; to promote optimal oral and genreal health for all peoples; to promote the interests of its Members and to advance and promote the art, science and practice of dentistry. In force from September 2004. 1, record 5, English, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Dentaire%20Internationale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Dental Federation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Dentisterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fédération Dentaire Internationale
1, record 5, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Dentaire%20Internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FDI 1, record 5, French, FDI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom de cette organisation est Fédération Dentaire Internationale, désignée ci-après comme «FDI». Le nom de l'image sociale de l'organisation est «FDI World Dental Federation». La FDI est une organisation internationale immatriculée en France comme une association régie par la loi de 1901. Les buts de la FDI sont d'être la voix autorisée, professionnelle et indépendante de la profession dentaire sur le plan mondial, de promouvoir une santé générale et bucco-dentaire optimale pour les peuples, d'encourager l'intérêt de ses Membres et de faire progresser et favoriser l'art, la science et la pratique de l'odontologie. En vigueur à partir de septembre 2004. 1, record 5, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Dentaire%20Internationale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-01-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Future Directions Initiative 1, record 6, English, Future%20Directions%20Initiative
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): NHRDP [National Health Research and Development Program]. 1, record 6, English, - Future%20Directions%20Initiative
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Initiative Orientations futures
1, record 6, French, Initiative%20Orientations%20futures
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IOF 1, record 6, French, IOF
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Programme national de recherche et de développement en matière de santé, Santé Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Initiative%20Orientations%20futures
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fault isolation and detection 1, record 7, English, fault%20isolation%20and%20detection
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- fault detection and isolation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détection et identification autonome des anomalies
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tection%20et%20identification%20autonome%20des%20anomalies
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GPS [système de positionnement mondial]. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20et%20identification%20autonome%20des%20anomalies
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Navigation no 166, avril 1994. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tection%20et%20identification%20autonome%20des%20anomalies
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Investment
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Foreign Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Direct Investment and Market Framework Policies Paper 1, record 8, English, Foreign%20Direct%20Investment%20and%20Market%20Framework%20Policies%20Paper
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Investissements et placements
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Commerce extérieur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Document cadre sur les politiques touchant l'investissement étranger direct et l'accès aux marchés
1, record 8, French, Document%20cadre%20sur%20les%20politiques%20touchant%20l%27investissement%20%C3%A9tranger%20direct%20et%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20march%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IED 1, record 8, French, IED
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié à la fin de 1996. 1, record 8, French, - Document%20cadre%20sur%20les%20politiques%20touchant%20l%27investissement%20%C3%A9tranger%20direct%20et%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20march%C3%A9s
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Rapport trimestriel du Canada sur l'Organisation de coopération économique Asie-Pacifique - janvier 1997. 1, record 8, French, - Document%20cadre%20sur%20les%20politiques%20touchant%20l%27investissement%20%C3%A9tranger%20direct%20et%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20march%C3%A9s
Record 8, Key term(s)
- politiques touchant l'investissement étranger direct et l'accès aux marchés
- l'investissement étranger direct et l'accès aux marchés
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Industry Development Fund 1, record 9, English, Industry%20Development%20Fund
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de développement de l'industrie
1, record 9, French, Fonds%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27industrie
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FDI 1, record 9, French, FDI
masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour le porc, on parle de Fonds de développement du secteur du porc. 1, record 9, French, - Fonds%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27industrie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-03-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Food and Disarmament International
1, record 10, English, Food%20and%20Disarmament%20International
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- FDI 1, record 10, English, FDI
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Alimentation et désarmement international
1, record 10, French, Alimentation%20et%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20international
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-07-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Job Descriptions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Factor Degree Illustration 1, record 11, English, Factor%20Degree%20Illustration
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Descriptions d'emplois
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- illustration des degrés de facteurs
1, record 11, French, illustration%20des%20degr%C3%A9s%20de%20facteurs
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement tiré de notes de breffage sur la simplification de la Classification. 1, record 11, French, - illustration%20des%20degr%C3%A9s%20de%20facteurs
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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