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LAGUNA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lagoon
1, record 1, English, lagoon
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shallow stretch of seawater, such as a sound, channel, bay, or seawater lake, near or communicating with the sea and partly or completely separated from it by a low, narrow, elongate strip of land ... 2, record 1, English, - lagoon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lagune
1, record 1, French, lagune
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lagon 1, record 1, French, lagon
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue d'eau marine peu profonde au cœur d'un atoll, ou située entre la côte et un récif barrière, communiquant avec la mer. 1, record 1, French, - lagune
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- albufera
1, record 1, Spanish, albufera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- laguna 2, record 1, Spanish, laguna
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa de agua poco profunda con un estuario, poco profundo y restringido, al mar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - albufera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pool
1, record 2, English, pool
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small body of still or standing water, especially one of natural formation. 2, record 2, English, - pool
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mare
1, record 2, French, mare
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue d'eau stagnante de petite taille. 2, record 2, French, - mare
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- laguna
1, record 2, Spanish, laguna
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- poza 1, record 2, Spanish, poza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lagoon
1, record 3, English, lagoon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Body of water, separated from a lake, river, or sea by a narrow land barrier, which may completely enclose it or leave a shallow passageway into it. 2, record 3, English, - lagoon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clarence Lagoon, Y.T. 2, record 3, English, - lagoon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually shallow water; some lagoons in B.C. are quite deep. 2, record 3, English, - lagoon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics 3, record 3, English, - lagoon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lagune
1, record 3, French, lagune
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étendue d'eau salée ou saumâtre, isolée de la mer ou d'un grand lac par une formation littorale généralement percée d'ouvertures. 2, record 3, French, - lagune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lagune du Havre aux Maisons, Québec. 2, record 3, French, - lagune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le niveau d'eau est ordinairement peu élevé, mais il permet aux embarcations de circuler à marée haute. Attesté au Québec. 2, record 3, French, - lagune
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 3, record 3, French, - lagune
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- laguna
1, record 3, Spanish, laguna
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acumulación de agua en depresiones del terreno o áreas hundidas, de extensión pequeña, en la que la zona litoral es relativamente grande y la región hipolimnética es pequeña o está ausente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - laguna
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- knowledge gap
1, record 4, English, knowledge%20gap
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between new knowledge achieved by the learning activities and target knowledge for each knowledge measure. 2, record 4, English, - knowledge%20gap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once a need or knowledge gap has been identified, the next step is to address what type of gap it is, learning or performance. Once you understand what causes the gap, there are several things you can do. For example, a performance gap can be dealt with through a coaching session or [a] one-on-one training session. A knowledge gap can be dealt with through computer-based training, job training manuals or further courses. A learning gap, however, can only be addressed through different styles of training that address the learning needs of the individual; it must be handled on an individual basis and the solution must [fit] the learner's specific needs. 3, record 4, English, - knowledge%20gap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[An employee] can pinpoint [his or her own] knowledge gaps, then download the learning objects required. 4, record 4, English, - knowledge%20gap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écart des savoirs
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9cart%20des%20savoirs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lacune 2, record 4, French, lacune
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Découvrez quelles mesures vous devez prendre pour minimiser l'impact de l'écart des savoirs lorsque des employés ayant de l'ancienneté quittent la compagnie. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9cart%20des%20savoirs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- laguna
1, record 4, Spanish, laguna
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- disparidad de conocimientos 1, record 4, Spanish, disparidad%20de%20conocimientos
feminine noun
- falta de conocimientos 1, record 4, Spanish, falta%20de%20conocimientos
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gap
1, record 5, English, gap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lacune
1, record 5, French, lacune
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho procesal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- laguna
1, record 5, Spanish, laguna
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ausencia de norma positiva aplicable a una relación determinada. 2, record 5, Spanish, - laguna
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- laguna 1, record 6, English, laguna
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lac de doline
1, record 6, French, lac%20de%20doline
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sur argile de décalcification. 1, record 6, French, - lac%20de%20doline
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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