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IOA [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Orthoptic Association
1, record 1, English, International%20Orthoptic%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IOA 2, record 1, English, IOA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The aim of the IOA is to promote the science of orthoptics worldwide, to provide information and support to national bodies and individual orthoptists, and to help maintain and improve standards of education, training and orthoptic practice. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Orthoptic%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Orthoptic Association
1, record 1, French, International%20Orthoptic%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IOA 2, record 1, French, IOA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- initial operational assessment
1, record 2, English, initial%20operational%20assessment
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IOA 1, record 2, English, IOA
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operational test and evaluation conducted on a weapon system or its components before deciding whether to proceed with an acquisition programme. 2, record 2, English, - initial%20operational%20assessment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An initial operational assessment may also be used to evaluate existing equipment in a different context. For example, the equipment could be used for different purposes under different conditions or by aircrew from different backgrounds. 2, record 2, English, - initial%20operational%20assessment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
initial operational assessment; IOA: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board and the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 3, record 2, English, - initial%20operational%20assessment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évaluation opérationnelle initiale
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EOI 1, record 2, French, EOI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai et évaluation opérationnels effectués sur un système d'armes ou ses composants avant de décider d'entreprendre un programme d'acquisition. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une évaluation opérationnelle initiale pourrait également servir à évaluer l'équipement existant dans un contexte différent. Par exemple, l'équipement pourrait être employé à d'autres fins, dans des conditions différentes ou par du personnel navigant ayant des expériences professionnelles différentes. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évaluation opérationnelle initiale; EOI : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense et par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Political Science (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Ombudsman Association
1, record 3, English, International%20Ombudsman%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IOA 1, record 3, English, IOA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- University and College Ombudsman Association 1, record 3, English, University%20and%20College%20Ombudsman%20Association
former designation, correct
- UCOA 1, record 3, English, UCOA
former designation, correct
- UCOA 1, record 3, English, UCOA
- The Ombudsman Association 1, record 3, English, The%20Ombudsman%20Association
former designation, correct
- TOA 1, record 3, English, TOA
former designation, correct
- TOA 1, record 3, English, TOA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of IOA is to advance the profession of organizational ombudsman and ensure that practitioners are able to work to the highest professional standards. The International Ombudsman Association (IOA) was officially formed in July 2005 following the merger of the University and College Ombudsman Association (UCOA) and The Ombudsman Association (TOA). IOA is the largest international association of professional organizational Ombudsmen practitioners in the world representing over 500 members from the United States and across the globe. 1, record 3, English, - International%20Ombudsman%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- International Ombudsman Association
1, record 3, French, International%20Ombudsman%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IOA 1, record 3, French, IOA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Ozone Association
1, record 4, English, International%20Ozone%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IOA 2, record 4, English, IOA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- International Ozone Institute 3, record 4, English, International%20Ozone%20Institute
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IOA was formed in 1973 to serve as the focal point for technology transfer and developments on zone-related issues. For this purpose, IOA has served as the central, worldwide gathering and disseminating point on ozone information, bringing together scientists, engineers, systems designers, technologists, equipment manufacturers, and end users to share their experiences and research data on ozone and other related oxygen compounds. The IOA is not-for-profit educational association which performs its information-sharing functions through sponsorship of international symposia, seminars, publications, and the development personal relationships among ozone specialists throughout the world. 2, record 4, English, - International%20Ozone%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale de l'ozone
1, record 4, French, Association%20internationale%20de%20l%27ozone
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- International Ozone Institute 2, record 4, French, International%20Ozone%20Institute
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 4, French, - Association%20internationale%20de%20l%27ozone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Internacional de Ozono
1, record 4, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Ozono
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IOA 1, record 4, Spanish, IOA
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-03-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Surgery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Ostomy Association
1, record 5, English, International%20Ostomy%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IOA 1, record 5, English, IOA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IOA, an association of ostomy associations, is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of ostomates and those with related surgeries, worldwide. It provides to its member associations, information and management guidelines, helps to form new ostomy associations, and advocates on all related matters and policies. It is organized to grow and develop while remaining independent and financially viable. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Ostomy%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Chirurgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Ostomy Association
1, record 5, French, International%20Ostomy%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IOA 1, record 5, French, IOA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Marketing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc.
1, record 6, English, Outdoor%20Advertising%20Association%20of%20America%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OAAA 1, record 6, English, OAAA
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Institute of Outdoor Advertising 1, record 6, English, Institute%20of%20Outdoor%20Advertising
former designation, correct, United States
- IOA 1, record 6, English, IOA
former designation, correct, United States
- IOA 1, record 6, English, IOA
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc.'s mission is to provide leadership, services and standards to promote, protect and advance the outdoor advertising industry. 1, record 6, English, - Outdoor%20Advertising%20Association%20of%20America%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Commercialisation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc.
1, record 6, French, Outdoor%20Advertising%20Association%20of%20America%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OAAA 1, record 6, French, OAAA
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Institute of Outdoor Advertising 1, record 6, French, Institute%20of%20Outdoor%20Advertising
former designation, correct, United States
- IOA 1, record 6, French, IOA
former designation, correct, United States
- IOA 1, record 6, French, IOA
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Southern oscillation index
1, record 7, English, Southern%20oscillation%20index
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SOI 2, record 7, English, SOI
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A convenient measure of the integrated ocean and atmospheric conditions in the Pacific. 3, record 7, English, - Southern%20oscillation%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G.T. Walker identifies three large-scale pressure seesaw patterns: two in the Northern Hemisphere ("North Atlantic oscillation" and "North Pacific oscillation") and one in the Southern Hemisphere ("Southern oscillation"). 4, record 7, English, - Southern%20oscillation%20index
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco. 5, record 7, English, - Southern%20oscillation%20index
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indice d'oscillation australe
1, record 7, French, indice%20d%27oscillation%20australe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- IOS 1, record 7, French, IOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- indice de l'oscillation australe 2, record 7, French, indice%20de%20l%27oscillation%20australe
masculine noun
- indice de l'oscillation sud 3, record 7, French, indice%20de%20l%27oscillation%20sud
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oscillation australe : Va et vient à grand échelle de la pression entre les océans Pacifique et Indien. Ce va et vient de masse entre les hémisphères entraîne des changements importants dans le régime des vents, des températures et des pluies. 2, record 7, French, - indice%20d%27oscillation%20australe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco. 1, record 7, French, - indice%20d%27oscillation%20australe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de oscilación austral
1, record 7, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20oscilaci%C3%B3n%20austral
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IOA 2, record 7, Spanish, IOA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 3, record 7, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20oscilaci%C3%B3n%20austral
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