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MEO [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Records Management (Management)
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minister's eyes only
1, record 1, English, minister%27s%20eyes%20only
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MEO 2, record 1, English, MEO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réservé au ministre
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9%20au%20ministre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- communication visuelle, ministre seulement 2, record 1, French, communication%20visuelle%2C%20ministre%20seulement
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mention figurant sur un document. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9%20au%20ministre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- News and Journalism (General)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Media Ecosystem Observatory
1, record 2, English, Media%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MEO 1, record 2, English, MEO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Media Ecosystem Observatory (MEO) is an interdisciplinary collaboration between McGill University and the University of Toronto that studies media ecosystem health. It is the coordinating body of the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN), a pioneering initiative launched in June 2023 committed to fortifying and fostering resilience within Canada's unique information ecosystem. 1, record 2, English, - Media%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Media Ecosystem Observatory
1, record 2, French, Media%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MEO 1, record 2, French, MEO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Observatoire de l'écosystème médiatique 2, record 2, French, Observatoire%20de%20l%27%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9diatique
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Observatoire de l'écosystème médiatique est une collaboration interdisciplinaire entre l'Université McGill et l'Université de Toronto qui étudie la santé de l'écosystème de l'information. L'Observatoire combine des analyses de données numériques à grande échelle avec de la recherche par sondage afin de comprendre comment la [mésinformation, la] désinformation et l'exposition à certains flux d'informations peuvent influencer les attitudes et comportements des citoyens, ainsi que la santé de notre démocratie. 2, record 2, French, - Media%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Observatoire de l'écosystème médiatique : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 2, French, - Media%20Ecosystem%20Observatory
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
- Spacecraft
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- medium Earth orbit
1, record 3, English, medium%20Earth%20orbit
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MEO 2, record 3, English, MEO
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- medium earth orbit 3, record 3, English, medium%20earth%20orbit
correct, NATO, standardized
- MEO 4, record 3, English, MEO
correct, NATO, standardized
- MEO 4, record 3, English, MEO
- middle Earth orbit 5, record 3, English, middle%20Earth%20orbit
correct
- MEO 5, record 3, English, MEO
correct
- MEO 5, record 3, English, MEO
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An orbit around Earth with an altitude between 2,000 and 35,786 kilometres. 6, record 3, English, - medium%20Earth%20orbit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The most common type of satellites in this region are navigation satellites, such as the GPS [Global Positioning System] and Glonass constellations. 7, record 3, English, - medium%20Earth%20orbit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
medium Earth orbit; MEO: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 8, record 3, English, - medium%20Earth%20orbit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
medium earth orbit; MEO: designations standardized by NATO. 9, record 3, English, - medium%20Earth%20orbit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
- Engins spatiaux
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orbite terrestre moyenne
1, record 3, French, orbite%20terrestre%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MEO 2, record 3, French, MEO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- orbite moyenne 3, record 3, French, orbite%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orbite autour de la Terre située à une altitude de 2000 à 35 786 kilomètres. 4, record 3, French, - orbite%20terrestre%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orbite terrestre moyenne; MEO : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 5, record 3, French, - orbite%20terrestre%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
orbite terrestre moyenne; MEO : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 3, French, - orbite%20terrestre%20moyenne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
orbite moyenne : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 avril 2001. 7, record 3, French, - orbite%20terrestre%20moyenne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of the Environment
1, record 4, English, Ministry%20of%20the%20Environment
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MOE 1, record 4, English, MOE
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ministère de l'Environnement
1, record 4, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Environnement
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MEO 1, record 4, French, MEO
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Most Efficient Operation
1, record 5, English, Most%20Efficient%20Operation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MEO 1, record 5, English, MEO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Most%20Efficient%20Operation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- activités les plus efficaces
1, record 5, French, activit%C3%A9s%20les%20plus%20efficaces
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- APE 1, record 5, French, APE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 5, French, - activit%C3%A9s%20les%20plus%20efficaces
Record 5, Key term(s)
- activité les plus efficaces
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-05-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Water Transport
- Pollution (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Marine Emergency Officer 1, record 6, English, Marine%20Emergency%20Officer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Transport par eau
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Agent des urgences maritimes
1, record 6, French, Agent%20des%20urgences%20maritimes
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AUM 1, record 6, French, AUM
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Plan d'urgence de la GCC [Garde côtière canadienne] en cas de déversements en milieu marin. 1, record 6, French, - Agent%20des%20urgences%20maritimes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Hmong
1, record 7, English, Hmong
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Miao 1, record 7, English, Miao
correct
- Meo 1, record 7, English, Meo
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Miao-Yao language spoken by the Miao, an ethnic group living in southeastern China and adjacent areas of Laos, North Vietnam and Thailand. 1, record 7, English, - Hmong
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hmong
1, record 7, French, hmong
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- miao 1, record 7, French, miao
correct, masculine noun
- méo 1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue parlée par les Mias, groupe ethnique vivant au sud-est de la Chine, au Laos, au Viêt-nam du Nord et en Thaïlande. Cette langue serait proche des langues yaos avec lesquelles elle formerait un groupe distinct (le miao-yao) et qui serait classé soit dans la famille sino-tibétaine ou encore dans la famille thai. 1, record 7, French, - hmong
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- extra-ocular movement 1, record 8, English, extra%2Docular%20movement
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mouvement extra-oculaire 1, record 8, French, mouvement%20extra%2Doculaire
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rens. Section de traduction de la GRC Hôpital Pierre Janet, Hull médecine 160mcb/23.10.75 1, record 8, French, - mouvement%20extra%2Doculaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-10-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Mechanics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- maintenance engineering officer 1, record 9, English, maintenance%20engineering%20officer
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Mécanique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- officier des techniques de maintenance 1, record 9, French, officier%20des%20techniques%20de%20maintenance
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Auteur: AC/GL, 77-01. 2, record 9, French, - officier%20des%20techniques%20de%20maintenance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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