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LIDER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
- Field Hockey
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leading scorer
1, record 1, English, leading%20scorer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- scoring leader 2, record 1, English, scoring%20leader
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The player who, at a given time during the season, the tournament or the competition, has scored the most goals. 3, record 1, English, - leading%20scorer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms also used in sledge hockey. 4, record 1, English, - leading%20scorer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
- Hockey sur gazon
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- meilleur marqueur
1, record 1, French, meilleur%20marqueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- meilleure marqueuse 2, record 1, French, meilleure%20marqueuse
correct, feminine noun
- meilleur compteur 3, record 1, French, meilleur%20compteur
correct, masculine noun
- meilleure compteuse 4, record 1, French, meilleure%20compteuse
correct, feminine noun
- meilleur buteur 3, record 1, French, meilleur%20buteur
correct, masculine noun
- meilleure buteuse 4, record 1, French, meilleure%20buteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur ou joueuse qui a le plus de buts à sa fiche pour la saison, le tournoi ou la compétition en cours. 5, record 1, French, - meilleur%20marqueur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes également utilisés en hockey sur luge. 4, record 1, French, - meilleur%20marqueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hockey sobre hielo
- Hockey sobre hierba
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 1, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Production (Economics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pacesetter
1, record 2, English, pacesetter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Packaging and labelling. Canada was clearly seen as a pacesetter in this area. 2, record 2, English, - pacesetter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Production (Économie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- meneur
1, record 2, French, meneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit, machine ou procédé de fabrication qui a atteint le statut de chef de file du secteur d'activité et entraîne tous les autres dans un même secteur. 1, record 2, French, - meneur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la producción
- Producción (Economía)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 2, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- líder que marca la pauta 2, record 2, Spanish, l%C3%ADder%20que%20marca%20la%20pauta
correct, common gender
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
- Team Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 3, English, leader
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athlete who, in a team, has leadership over his or her teammates, understands them well, knows how to motivate them, and has a positive influence that helps create strong ties and give an urge to win. 2, record 3, English, - leader
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- meneur
1, record 3, French, meneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- meneuse 1, record 3, French, meneuse
correct, feminine noun
- leader 2, record 3, French, leader
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète qui, au sein d'une équipe, a un ascendant sur ses coéquipiers, sait les motiver et les comprendre, et exerce sur eux une influence positive qui resserre les rangs et mène à la victoire. 3, record 3, French, - meneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, common gender
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- atleta-líder 1, record 3, Spanish, atleta%2Dl%C3%ADder
common gender
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el deporte en general, la presencia de un líder efectivo en la cancha para motivar, orientar y organizar las acciones del equipo mejora el rendimiento de estas modalidades colectivas, tratando de garantizar que las atletas puedan explorar sus talentos en busca de un nivel de eficiencia cada vez mayor. 1, record 3, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las atletas-líderes siguen varios patrones de comportamiento para influir en sus compañeras en beneficio del equipo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 4, English, leader
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone whose orders are in fact obeyed by many other persons, especially by the members of a group to which he belongs. 2, record 4, English, - leader
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chef
1, record 4, French, chef
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chef donne des ordres clairs, précis, indique les moyens et les méthodes que le groupe doit suivre pour atteindre l'objectif. 2, record 4, French, - chef
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on a tendance à confondre le leader et le chef. Souvent ils se mêlent en une seule personne mais dans d'autres cas, la différence apparaît clairement; c'est le cas, par exemple, d'une réunion où l'on trouve l'animateur, le chef hiérarchique [...] et le leader du groupe. On risque alors d'assister à une lutte féroce pour la prise de pouvoir entre ces trois personnages, l'un jouant de son statut (l'animateur), le second de son autorité (le chef), le troisième de son influence (le leader). 3, record 4, French, - chef
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dinámica de grupos
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 4, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Group Dynamics
- Sociology of Communication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 5, English, leader
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person or thing that leads; directing, commanding, or guiding head as of a group or activity. 2, record 5, English, - leader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where an individual who has to delegate duties to others possesses qualities which stimulate the application and dedication to duty of those others, we say that in that situation, he is a good leader. 3, record 5, English, - leader
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Dynamique des groupes
- Sociologie de la communication
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- leader
1, record 5, French, leader
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'un groupe jouant un rôle déterminant dans les échanges, les décisions du groupe et le choix de ses objectifs. 2, record 5, French, - leader
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le leader est «meneur» quand le groupe est grand. 3, record 5, French, - leader
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Dinámica de grupos
- Sociología de la comunicación
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Director, jefe [...] de un grupo social o de otra actividad. 1, record 5, Spanish, - l%C3%ADder
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- leader
1, record 6, English, leader
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related term: frontrunner. 2, record 6, English, - leader
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- joueur qui mène
1, record 6, French, joueur%20qui%20m%C3%A8ne
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder
1, record 6, Spanish, l%C3%ADder
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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