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OPTIONS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Investment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternatives
1, record 1, English, alternatives
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Investissements et placements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- solutions de rechange
1, record 1, French, solutions%20de%20rechange
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- options 1, record 1, French, options
correct, feminine noun
- possibilités 2, record 1, French, possibilit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Choix qui s'offrent à la direction d'une entreprise ou d'un organisme qui, par exemple, désire effectuer des investissements mais qui ne peut mettre à exécution tous les projets envisagés en raison d'un budget limité. 1, record 1, French, - solutions%20de%20rechange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Employé au singulier, le terme anglais «alternative» désigne une des solutions à un problème donné. En français, l'«alternative» est toujours unique puisqu'elle est la situation elle-même dans laquelle il n'existe que deux partis possibles, par exemple, pour un salarié, accepter une mutation ou être obligé de se démettre. 1, record 1, French, - solutions%20de%20rechange
Record 1, Key term(s)
- solution de rechange
- option
- possibilité
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la empresa (Generalidades)
- Inversiones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alternativas
1, record 1, Spanish, alternativas
feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- course of action
1, record 2, English, course%20of%20action
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- COA 2, record 2, English, COA
correct, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the estimate process, an option that will accomplish or contribute to the accomplishment of a mission or task, and from which a detailed plan is developed. 3, record 2, English, - course%20of%20action
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
course of action: term and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 2, English, - course%20of%20action
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mode d'action
1, record 2, French, mode%20d%27action
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- plan d'action 1, record 2, French, plan%20d%27action
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- options 2, record 2, French, options
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le processus d'appréciation, option qui permettra d'accomplir une mission ou une tâche, ou de contribuer à son accomplissement. 3, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27action
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De cette option découlera un plan détaillé. 3, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27action
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mode d'action; plan d'action : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27action
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
options : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27action
Record 2, Key term(s)
- option
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Student Life
1, record 3, English, Student%20Life
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Services and Promotion Branch Publications. 2, record 3, English, - Student%20Life
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Sociologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Options
1, record 3, French, Options
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-12-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Public Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Assumptions 1, record 4, English, Assumptions
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Administration publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Options 1, record 4, French, Options
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Présentations au Conseil du Trésor 1, record 4, French, - Options
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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