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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Human Behaviour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mob
1, record 1, English, mob
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rabble 1, record 1, English, rabble
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large and disorderly crowd of people. 1, record 1, English, - mob
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Comportement humain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cohue
1, record 1, French, cohue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Foule nombreuse et tumultueuse. 2, record 1, French, - cohue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dinámica de grupos
- Comportamiento humano
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tropel
1, record 1, Spanish, tropel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muchedumbre que se mueve en desorden ruidoso. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tropel
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- main operating base
1, record 2, English, main%20operating%20base
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MOB 2, record 2, English, MOB
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- main operational base 3, record 2, English, main%20operational%20base
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A base responsible for supporting the generation, employment and sustainment of assigned forces. 4, record 2, English, - main%20operating%20base
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
main operating base; MOB: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - main%20operating%20base
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
main operating base: designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 5, record 2, English, - main%20operating%20base
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
main operating base; MOB: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - main%20operating%20base
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- base d'opérations principale
1, record 2, French, base%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20principale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BOP 2, record 2, French, BOP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- MOB 3, record 2, French, MOB
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- base principale d'opérations 4, record 2, French, base%20principale%20d%27op%C3%A9rations
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- BPO 4, record 2, French, BPO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- BPO 4, record 2, French, BPO
- base opérationnelle principale 5, record 2, French, base%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Base chargée de soutenir la mise sur pied, l'emploi et le maintien en puissance de forces allouées. 6, record 2, French, - base%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
base d'opérations principale; BOP : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 2, French, - base%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
base principale d'opérations; BPO : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 7, record 2, French, - base%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20principale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
base d'opérations principale; MOB : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 7, record 2, French, - base%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20principale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mobile
1, record 3, English, mobile
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- mob 1, record 3, English, mob
correct, adjective
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobile; mob: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - mobile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mobile
1, record 3, French, mobile
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- mob 1, record 3, French, mob
correct, adjective
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobile; mob : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - mobile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- man overboard
1, record 4, English, man%20overboard
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MOB 2, record 4, English, MOB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- woman overboard 3, record 4, English, woman%20overboard
correct
- person overboard 4, record 4, English, person%20overboard
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- homme à la mer
1, record 4, French, homme%20%C3%A0%20la%20mer
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- femme à la mer 2, record 4, French, femme%20%C3%A0%20la%20mer
correct, feminine noun
- personne à la mer 3, record 4, French, personne%20%C3%A0%20la%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
homme à la mer : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 4, French, - homme%20%C3%A0%20la%20mer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Residential Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wood-frame house
1, record 5, English, wood%2Dframe%20house
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wood-framed house 2, record 5, English, wood%2Dframed%20house
correct
- timber-framed house 2, record 5, English, timber%2Dframed%20house
correct
- timber-frame house 3, record 5, English, timber%2Dframe%20house
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A house whose weight is carried by a wood framework instead of load-bearing walls. 2, record 5, English, - wood%2Dframe%20house
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frame (or framed) house is a generic term including house with steel, concrete, or timber structure. 2, record 5, English, - wood%2Dframe%20house
Record 5, Key term(s)
- wood frame house
- wood framed house
- timber frame house
- timber framed house
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Architecture d'habitation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maison à ossature de bois
1, record 5, French, maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- M.O.B. 2, record 5, French, M%2EO%2EB%2E
correct, feminine noun
- MOB 3, record 5, French, MOB
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- maison à ossature bois 4, record 5, French, maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme générique [désignant] toute construction dont la structure porteuse est exclusivement composée de pièces de bois. 3, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fig. 92 - Maison à ossature de bois. [...] Dans les procédés modernes, l'ossature est en planches dressées verticalement, le plat perpendiculaire aux deux parements du «mur». Les parements intérieurs et extérieurs sont en planches clouées sur les précédentes. Le vide peut recevoir un isolant - déchets de liège, laine de verre. 5, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ces maisons seront toutes à ossature bois et construites suivant la technique canadienne. 6, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La maison à ossature bois [...] est la variante allégée, à composants plus ou moins industrialisés, de la construction en pans de bois; dans certains pays, elle représente le système constructif le plus courant pour les maisons individuelles (Canada, États-Unis, pays scandinaves). 3, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «maison de bois» (en anglais, «wooden house»). 7, record 5, French, - maison%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Birds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mob
1, record 6, English, mob
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To harass a predator by a group defensive counteragression. 2, record 6, English, - mob
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Oiseaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- houspiller
1, record 6, French, houspiller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) les petits passereaux forestiers ont l'habitude de houspiller les rapaces nocturnes (Chouettes, Hiboux) qu'ils surprennent dans la journée. 1, record 6, French, - houspiller
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
- Armour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mobility
1, record 7, English, mobility
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- mob 2, record 7, English, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobility; mob: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 7, English, - mobility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mobilité
1, record 7, French, mobilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- mob 2, record 7, French, mob
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractéristique que l'on attribue à un engin blindé. Protection et mobilité sont deux caractéristiques qui sont étroitement liées; la mobilité concourt à la protection, mais si l'épaisseur du blindage augmente la protection elle diminue d'autant la mobilité. 3, record 7, French, - mobilit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilité; mob : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 7, French, - mobilit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Logistics
- Emergency Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mobilization
1, record 8, English, mobilization
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- mob 2, record 8, English, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which the armed forces or part of them are brought to a state of readiness for war or other national emergency. 3, record 8, English, - mobilization
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This includes assembling and organizing personnel, supplies, and material for active military service. 3, record 8, English, - mobilization
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilization: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 8, English, - mobilization
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mobilization; mob: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 8, English, - mobilization
Record 8, Key term(s)
- mobilisation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Logistique militaire
- Gestion des urgences
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mobilisation
1, record 8, French, mobilisation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- mob 2, record 8, French, mob
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédés par lesquels les forces armées, en totalité, ou en partie, sont mises sur pied de guerre ou préparées en vue de toute autre situation critique sur le plan national. 3, record 8, French, - mobilisation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils comprennent : le rassemblement et l'organisation des personnels, ravitaillements et matériels en vue de leur emploi opérationnel. 3, record 8, French, - mobilisation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 8, French, - mobilisation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mobilisation; mob : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 8, French, - mobilisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
- Logística militar
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- movilización
1, record 8, Spanish, movilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso por el que las fuerzas armadas, o parte de ellas, se ponen en estado de disponibilidad para la guerra u otra emergencia nacional. 1, record 8, Spanish, - movilizaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este proceso incluye la reunión y organización de personal, abastecimientos y material para el servicio militar activo. 1, record 8, Spanish, - movilizaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- War and Peace (International Law)
- Emergency Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mobilization
1, record 9, English, mobilization
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- mob 2, record 9, English, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of preparing for war or other emergencies through assembling and organizing national resources. 3, record 9, English, - mobilization
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobilization: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 9, English, - mobilization
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilization; mob: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 9, English, - mobilization
Record 9, Key term(s)
- mobilisation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mobilisation
1, record 9, French, mobilisation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- mob 2, record 9, French, mob
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de se préparer à la guerre ou à tout autre état d'urgence en rassemblant et organisant les ressources nationales. 3, record 9, French, - mobilisation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobilisation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 9, French, - mobilisation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilisation; mob : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 9, French, - mobilisation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- movilización
1, record 9, Spanish, movilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de prepararse para la guerra u otra emergencia, mediante la reunión y organización de los recursos nacionales. 1, record 9, Spanish, - movilizaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mobility
1, record 10, English, mobility
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- mob 2, record 10, English, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quality or capability of military forces which permits them to move from place to place while retaining the ability to fulfil their primary mission. 3, record 10, English, - mobility
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobility: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 10, English, - mobility
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobility; mob: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 10, English, - mobility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mobilité
1, record 10, French, mobilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- mob 2, record 10, French, mob
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité que possèdent les forces militaires dotées de moyens leur permettant de se déplacer d'un lieu à un autre tout en conservant leur aptitude à remplir leur mission principale. 3, record 10, French, - mobilit%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 10, French, - mobilit%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobilité; mob : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 10, French, - mobilit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- movilidad
1, record 10, Spanish, movilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualidad de las fuerzas militares que les permite moverse de un sitio a otro conservando la capacidad plena para cumplir su misión principal. 1, record 10, Spanish, - movilidad
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mobilize
1, record 11, English, mobilize
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- mob 1, record 11, English, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobilize; mob: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 11, English, - mobilize
Record 11, Key term(s)
- mobilise
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mobiliser
1, record 11, French, mobiliser
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- mob 1, record 11, French, mob
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobiliser; mob : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 11, French, - mobiliser
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-07-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Members' Office Budget
1, record 12, English, Members%27%20Office%20Budget
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MOB 1, record 12, English, MOB
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Members' Operating Budget 2, record 12, English, Members%27%20Operating%20Budget
former designation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- budget des bureaux des députés
1, record 12, French, budget%20des%20bureaux%20des%20d%C3%A9put%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-03-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mob
1, record 13, English, mob
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bande d'émeutiers
1, record 13, French, bande%20d%27%C3%A9meutiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- mobile offshore base
1, record 14, English, mobile%20offshore%20base
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- MOB 2, record 14, English, MOB
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- base flottante mobile
1, record 14, French, base%20flottante%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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