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HORIZON [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Emergency Management
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- time horizon
1, record 1, English, time%20horizon
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- horizon 2, record 1, English, horizon
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical time horizon when planning to manage traditional financial risks is 3–5 years, while climate-related financial risks are likely to materialise somewhat further ahead than that. Consideration of the time horizon is therefore something that should be included when calculating the carbon footprint. 3, record 1, English, - time%20horizon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Gestion des urgences
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horizon temporel
1, record 1, French, horizon%20temporel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- horizon prévisionnel 2, record 1, French, horizon%20pr%C3%A9visionnel
correct, masculine noun
- horizon 3, record 1, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite de temps dans l'avenir jusqu'à laquelle on espère que la prévision est valable. 4, record 1, French, - horizon%20temporel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Gestión de emergencias
- Previsiones y condiciones económicas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte temporal
1, record 1, Spanish, horizonte%20temporal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- offing
1, record 2, English, offing
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the deep sea seen from the shore. 2, record 2, English, - offing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- horizon
1, record 2, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte
1, record 2, Spanish, horizonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Painting (Arts)
- Drawing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horizon
1, record 3, English, horizon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- horizon line 2, record 3, English, horizon%20line
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imaginary line in a picture on which is projected the point of sight or station point of the spectator and which in landscape replaces the natural horizon. 1, record 3, English, - horizon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Peinture (Arts)
- Dessin
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'horizon
1, record 3, French, ligne%20d%27horizon
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- horizon 2, record 3, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne horizontale qui résulte de l'intersection du plan horizontal passant par l'œil de l'observateur (selon les conventions de la construction en perspective) et du plan figuratif. (Toutes les droites contenues dans un plan horizontal quelconque ont leur point de fuite sur la ligne d'horizon.) 3, record 3, French, - ligne%20d%27horizon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- horizon 1, record 4, English, horizon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- skyline 1, record 4, English, skyline
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- horizon
1, record 4, French, horizon
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne qui constitue pour l'œil d'un observateur placé en un point déterminé, la limite entre la terre (ou la mer) et le ciel. 1, record 4, French, - horizon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte
1, record 4, Spanish, horizonte
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- horizon
1, record 5, English, horizon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sensible horizon 1, record 5, English, sensible%20horizon
correct
- true horizon 2, record 5, English, true%20horizon
correct
- mathematical horizon 3, record 5, English, mathematical%20horizon
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The plane tangent to the earth's surface at the observer's position. 1, record 5, English, - horizon
Record 5, Key term(s)
- test horizon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- horizon naturel
1, record 5, French, horizon%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- horizon mathématique 2, record 5, French, horizon%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, masculine noun
- horizon astronomique 3, record 5, French, horizon%20astronomique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan perpendiculaire à la verticale d'un lieu et tangent à la surface de la Terre. 2, record 5, French, - horizon%20naturel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ne pas confondre avec «horizon apparent» et «horizon visible». 4, record 5, French, - horizon%20naturel
Record 5, Key term(s)
- horizon apparent
- horizon visible
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astronomía
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte natural
1, record 5, Spanish, horizonte%20natural
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- horizon 1
1, record 6, English, horizon%201
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A planning timeframe used in capability and force development. 2, record 6, English, - horizon%201
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three timeframes: horizon 1 is short term (1-5 years), horizon 2 is medium term (5-10 years) and horizon 3 is long term (10-30 years). 2, record 6, English, - horizon%201
Record 6, Key term(s)
- horizon one
- horizon I
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- horizon 1
1, record 6, French, horizon%201
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horizon de planification utilisé pour le développement des capacités et des forces. 2, record 6, French, - horizon%201
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe trois horizons : L'horizon 1 est à court terme (de 1 à 5 ans), l'horizon 2 est à moyen terme (de 5 à 10 ans) et l'horizon 3 est à long terme (de 10 à 30 ans). 2, record 6, French, - horizon%201
Record 6, Key term(s)
- horizon un
- horizon I
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-01-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- horizon
1, record 7, English, horizon
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A planning timeframe used in capability and force development. 2, record 7, English, - horizon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three timeframes: Horizon 1 is short term (1-5 years), Horizon 2 is medium term (5-10 years) and Horizon 3 is long term (10-30 years). 2, record 7, English, - horizon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Horizon needs to be capitalized when it is followed by a number. 2, record 7, English, - horizon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
horizon: term and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton) and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 7, English, - horizon
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- horizon
1, record 7, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échéancier de planification dont on se sert dans le cadre du développement des capacités et des forces. 2, record 7, French, - horizon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois échéanciers : l’horizon 1 vise le court terme (1 à 5 ans), l’horizon 2 s’applique au moyen terme (5 à 10 ans) et l’horizon 3 au long terme (10 à 30 ans). 2, record 7, French, - horizon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
horizon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton) et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 7, French, - horizon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- D horizon
1, record 8, English, D%20horizon
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soil horizon located below a B or a C horizon, consisting of unweathered rock. 2, record 8, English, - D%20horizon
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "R horizon" is now preferred. 2, record 8, English, - D%20horizon
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- horizon D
1, record 8, French, horizon%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau géologique situé directement sous le matériel parental du sol. 2, record 8, French, - horizon%20D
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Actuellement on désigne cette couche par la lettre C ou R précédée du chiffre romain II. Il s'agit donc, en fait, d'un matériau en discontinuité lithologique avec le sol sus-jacent. 2, record 8, French, - horizon%20D
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte D
1, record 8, Spanish, horizonte%20D
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soporte geológico sobre el que reposa un suelo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - horizonte%20D
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- geological horizon
1, record 9, English, geological%20horizon
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- geologic horizon 2, record 9, English, geologic%20horizon
correct
- horizon 3, record 9, English, horizon
correct
- level 4, record 9, English, level
noun
- zone 5, record 9, English, zone
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interface indicative of a particular position in a stratigraphic sequence. 6, record 9, English, - geological%20horizon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The geological horizons are divided into several basins which are again subdivided and therefore it is difficult to determine the position of an aquifer. 4, record 9, English, - geological%20horizon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In practice, [this interface] is commonly a distinctive very thin bed ... 6, record 9, English, - geological%20horizon
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- horizon géologique
1, record 9, French, horizon%20g%C3%A9ologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- horizon 2, record 9, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun
- niveau 3, record 9, French, niveau
correct, masculine noun
- niveau géologique 4, record 9, French, niveau%20g%C3%A9ologique
masculine noun
- zone 5, record 9, French, zone
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Entité la plus] mince que l'on peut distinguer dans une séquence stratigraphique. 6, record 9, French, - horizon%20g%C3%A9ologique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les niveaux géologiques se répartissent en plusieurs bassins, eux-mêmes compartimentés, et la position d'un aquifère est parfois difficile à déterminer. 4, record 9, French, - horizon%20g%C3%A9ologique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'unité la plus petite à distinguer est le «niveau» qui forme une entité lithologique. Il correspond en général à une couche ou à un banc. 7, record 9, French, - horizon%20g%C3%A9ologique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte
1, record 9, Spanish, horizonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa o estrato de suelo paralela a la superficie y con características edáficas o geológicas bien definidas. 1, record 9, Spanish, - horizonte
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- soil horizon
1, record 10, English, soil%20horizon
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- horizon 2, record 10, English, horizon
correct
- pedological horizon 3, record 10, English, pedological%20horizon
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layer of soil or soil material approximately parallel to the land surface ... 2, record 10, English, - soil%20horizon
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil horizons are made by the movement of water, minerals, and organic matter vertically through the soil, and by changes in biological and chemical processes at different depths in the soil. 4, record 10, English, - soil%20horizon
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... it differs from adjacent genetically related layers in properties such as color, structure, texture, consistency, and chemical, biological, and mineralogical composition. 2, record 10, English, - soil%20horizon
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- horizon pédologique
1, record 10, French, horizon%20p%C3%A9dologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- horizon 2, record 10, French, horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de sol ou de matériaux du sol plus ou moins parallèle à la surface du terrain [...] 3, record 10, French, - horizon%20p%C3%A9dologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un horizon se différencie des couches apparentées adjacentes par des propriétés différentes, comme sa couleur, sa structure, sa texture, sa consistance et sa composition chimique, biologique et minéralogique. 3, record 10, French, - horizon%20p%C3%A9dologique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'horizon est l'unité de base de la caractérisation locale (description) de la couverture pédologique. 4, record 10, French, - horizon%20p%C3%A9dologique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-02-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Scenic Design
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shark's-tooth scrim
1, record 11, English, shark%27s%2Dtooth%20scrim
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- shark's-teeth scrim 2, record 11, English, shark%27s%2Dteeth%20scrim
correct
- shark's-tooth 1, record 11, English, shark%27s%2Dtooth
correct
- shark's-teeth 2, record 11, English, shark%27s%2Dteeth
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scrim: a transparent theater drop or a transparent section in a drop. 3, record 11, English, - shark%27s%2Dtooth%20scrim
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Shark's-tooth or shark's-teeth, adj : of, resembling ... with the teeth of sharks. 3, record 11, English, - shark%27s%2Dtooth%20scrim
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Scénographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tulle gobelin
1, record 11, French, tulle%20gobelin
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- tulle à motifs en forme de dents de requin 1, record 11, French, tulle%20%C3%A0%20motifs%20en%20forme%20de%20dents%20de%20requin
correct, masculine noun
- horizon 1, record 11, French, horizon
masculine noun, France
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En scénographie, «tulle» désigne le rideau de fond de scène et qui est fait d'un tissu transparent, à maille lâches. En ce qui concerne le design, les tulles diffèrent de l'un à l'autre. Le tulle gobelin (shark's-tooth scrim) comporte des motifs tissés, noirs ou blancs, en petits triangles mis les uns à côtés des autres; c'est ce qu'on appelle : à motifs en forme de dents de requin. 1, record 11, French, - tulle%20gobelin
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement donné par la Place des Arts de Montréal. 1, record 11, French, - tulle%20gobelin
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-10-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- A horizon
1, record 12, English, A%20horizon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral horizon formed at or near the surface in the zone of removal of materials in solution and suspension, or of maximum in situ accumulation of organic carbon, or both. 2, record 12, English, - A%20horizon
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- horizon A
1, record 12, French, horizon%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horizon minéral formé à la surface ou près de la surface, dans la zone de perte des matériaux en solution ou en suspension, ou d'accumulation in situ maximale de carbone organique, ou horizon possédant ces deux caractères. 2, record 12, French, - horizon%20A
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte A
1, record 12, Spanish, horizonte%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horizonte de superficie, con elevado contenido de materia orgánica. 2, record 12, Spanish, - horizonte%20A
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- O horizon
1, record 13, English, O%20horizon
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organic layer developed mainly from mosses, rushes, and woody materials. 2, record 13, English, - O%20horizon
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The O horizon, is comprised of accrued litter — leaves, twigs, peat soil and organic materials. This is called the O (for organic) horizon. The O horizon has no mineral materials. The deepest part of the O horizon may have organic soils, but they are mostly composed of forest litter and muck. 3, record 13, English, - O%20horizon
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- horizon O
1, record 13, French, horizon%20O
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horizon organique formé surtout à partir de mousses, de roseaux et de débris ligneux. 2, record 13, French, - horizon%20O
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizon O. [...] C'est l'horizon organique dans lequel les débris végétaux sont partiellement décomposés et pratiquement non reconnaissables sur le terrain. Il contient 30 % de matière organique. 3, record 13, French, - horizon%20O
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-02-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Labour and Employment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- On the horizon: how you can help your child make career choices
1, record 14, English, On%20the%20horizon%3A%20how%20you%20can%20help%20your%20child%20make%20career%20choices
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- On the horizon 1, record 14, English, On%20the%20horizon
correct, Canada
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A report jointly prepared by Canadian Employment and Immigration Commission, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, Saskatchewan School Trustees Association, Saskatchewan Education, League of Educational Administrators, Directors and Superintendents, 1992. 1, record 14, English, - On%20the%20horizon%3A%20how%20you%20can%20help%20your%20child%20make%20career%20choices
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Travail et emploi
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- On the horizon : how you can help your child make career choices
1, record 14, French, On%20the%20horizon%20%3A%20how%20you%20can%20help%20your%20child%20make%20career%20choices
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- On the horizon 1, record 14, French, On%20the%20horizon
correct, Canada
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-07-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Horizon
1, record 15, English, Horizon
correct, Ontario
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by Huntington Society of Canada. 2, record 15, English, - Horizon
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Horizon
1, record 15, French, Horizon
correct, Ontario
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Société Huntington du Canada. 2, record 15, French, - Horizon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- horizon 1, record 16, English, horizon
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- skyline 1, record 16, English, skyline
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- horizon
1, record 16, French, horizon
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sens astronomique, grand cercle de la sphère céleste situé sur le plan perpendiculaire à la verticale d'un lieu donné. 1, record 16, French, - horizon
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizonte
1, record 16, Spanish, horizonte
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-04-22
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- walk of life 1, record 17, English, walk%20of%20life
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- horizon
1, record 17, French, horizon
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des congrès de l'A.F.A.L. ont été présidés par (...) et par d'autres personnalités de divers horizons. (mars-avril 1985, p. 53), (Défense de la langue française) 1, record 17, French, - horizon
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1980-04-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- apparent horizon
1, record 18, English, apparent%20horizon
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- horizon 2, record 18, English, horizon
correct
- visible horizon 1, record 18, English, visible%20horizon
correct
- geographic horizon 3, record 18, English, geographic%20horizon
- local horizon 1, record 18, English, local%20horizon
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distant line along which earth and sky are said to meet. In both popular usage and weather observing, this is the usual conception of horizon. 3, record 18, English, - apparent%20horizon
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The apparent or visible horizon approximates the true horizon only when the point of vision is very close to sea level. 2, record 18, English, - apparent%20horizon
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "sensible horizon". 4, record 18, English, - apparent%20horizon
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- horizon apparent
1, record 18, French, horizon%20apparent
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- horizon visuel 1, record 18, French, horizon%20visuel
correct
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ligne éloignée où s'arrête la vue de l'observateur et où la mer semble rejoindre le ciel. 1, record 18, French, - horizon%20apparent
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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