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OCF [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Scientific Research Methods
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ant colony optimization
1, record 1, English, ant%20colony%20optimization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACO 1, record 1, English, ACO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ant colony optimization (ACO) takes inspiration from the foraging behavior of some ant species. These ants deposit pheromone on the ground in order to mark some favorable path that should be followed by other members of the colony. Ant colony optimization exploits a similar mechanism for solving optimization problems. 2, record 1, English, - ant%20colony%20optimization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ant colony optimisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- optimisation par colonie de fourmis
1, record 1, French, optimisation%20par%20colonie%20de%20fourmis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OCF 2, record 1, French, OCF
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'optimisation par colonies de fourmis s'inspire du comportement collectif des fourmis dans la nature pour résoudre des problèmes d'optimisation combinatoires. 3, record 1, French, - optimisation%20par%20colonie%20de%20fourmis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- optimisation par colonies de fourmis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Team Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Cheerleading Federation
1, record 2, English, Ontario%20Cheerleading%20Federation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OCF 2, record 2, English, OCF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[OCF] promotes, fosters and regulates cheerleading in the province of Ontario thus furthering the character and development of young athletes. 3, record 2, English, - Ontario%20Cheerleading%20Federation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Cheerleading Federation
1, record 2, French, Ontario%20Cheerleading%20Federation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OCF 2, record 2, French, OCF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Climate Change
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- one-componant foam
1, record 3, English, one%2Dcomponant%20foam
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OCF 1, record 3, English, OCF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A foam in which the blowing agent acts both as a frothing agent and as a propellant. 1, record 3, English, - one%2Dcomponant%20foam
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These foams are primarily used for gap filling (to prevent air infiltration) rather than for thermal insulation per se. As such the use of blowing agent is fully emissive. 1, record 3, English, - one%2Dcomponant%20foam
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Changements climatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mousse monocomposant
1, record 3, French, mousse%20monocomposant
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mousse dont l’agent gonflant sert aussi de propulseur. 1, record 3, French, - mousse%20monocomposant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce genre de produit est davantage destiné à colmater les orifices (ou empêcher l’infiltration d’air) qu’à assurer une isolation thermique. L’utilisation d’un agent gonflant en tant que tel produit des émissions. 1, record 3, French, - mousse%20monocomposant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Music (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Choirs Ontario
1, record 4, English, Choirs%20Ontario
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Choral Federation 2, record 4, English, Ontario%20Choral%20Federation
former designation, correct
- OCF 3, record 4, English, OCF
former designation, correct
- OCF 3, record 4, English, OCF
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Choirs Ontario provides leadership and service to Ontario's choral community by providing resources, learning opportunities, advocacy and communications. 4, record 4, English, - Choirs%20Ontario
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Choirs Ontario
1, record 4, French, Choirs%20Ontario
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Fédération chorale de l'Ontario 2, record 4, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20chorale%20de%20l%27Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acte constitutif de la fédération. 2, record 4, French, - Choirs%20Ontario
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Online Command Facility
1, record 5, English, Online%20Command%20Facility
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OCF 1, record 5, English, OCF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Online Command Facility
1, record 5, French, Online%20Command%20Facility
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- utilitaire de commande en ligne 2, record 5, French, utilitaire%20de%20commande%20en%20ligne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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