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OSI [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- out-of-sequence inspection
1, record 1, English, out%2Dof%2Dsequence%20inspection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 2, record 1, English, OSI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
out-of-sequence inspection; OSI: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - out%2Dof%2Dsequence%20inspection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inspection hors séquence
1, record 1, French, inspection%20hors%20s%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IHS 2, record 1, French, IHS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inspection hors séquence; IHS : terme et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - inspection%20hors%20s%C3%A9quence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Standardization
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- open systems interconnection
1, record 2, English, open%20systems%20interconnection
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 2, record 2, English, OSI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- open system interconnection 3, record 2, English, open%20system%20interconnection
correct
- OSI 4, record 2, English, OSI
correct
- OSI 4, record 2, English, OSI
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interconnection of computer systems in accordance with ISO standards and CCITT [Consultative Committee on International Telephones and Telegraphy] Recommendations for the exchange of data. 5, record 2, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
open systems interconnection; OSI: designations and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 6, record 2, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
open systems interconnection; OSI: designations standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 6, record 2, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
open systems interconnection; OSI: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 2, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Normalisation industrielle
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interconnexion de systèmes ouverts
1, record 2, French, interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OSI 2, record 2, French, OSI
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- ISO 3, record 2, French, ISO
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion entre systèmes informatiques effectuée conformément aux normes ISO et aux Recommandations du CCITT [Comité consultatif international télégraphique et téléphonique] relatives à l'échange de données. 4, record 2, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interconnexion des systèmes ouverts; OSI : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 5, record 2, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interconnexion de systèmes ouverts; OSI : désignations normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 5, record 2, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
interconnexion de systèmes ouverts; OSI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 2, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Normalización industrial
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interconexión de sistemas abiertos
1, record 2, Spanish, interconexi%C3%B3n%20de%20sistemas%20abiertos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ISA 2, record 2, Spanish, ISA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- interconexión abierta de sistemas 3, record 2, Spanish, interconexi%C3%B3n%20abierta%20de%20sistemas
feminine noun
- OSI 3, record 2, Spanish, OSI
feminine noun
- OSI 3, record 2, Spanish, OSI
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Se trata de la] interconexión de los sistemas abiertos de acuerdo con estándares específicos de la Organización Internacional de Estándares (ISO). 4, record 2, Spanish, - interconexi%C3%B3n%20de%20sistemas%20abiertos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interconexión abierta de sistemas; OSI: reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 3, record 2, Spanish, - interconexi%C3%B3n%20de%20sistemas%20abiertos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orthoses
- Hearing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- osseointegrated steady-state implant
1, record 3, English, osseointegrated%20steady%2Dstate%20implant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 1, record 3, English, OSI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- osseointegrated steady state implant 2, record 3, English, osseointegrated%20steady%20state%20implant
correct
- OSSI 2, record 3, English, OSSI
correct
- OSSI 2, record 3, English, OSSI
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] osseointegrated steady-state implant (OSI) ... uses digital piezoelectric stimulation to bypass non-functional areas of the natural hearing system and send sound directly to the cochlea. It is designed to meet the needs of patients with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided deafness (SSD). 3, record 3, English, - osseointegrated%20steady%2Dstate%20implant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Orthèses
- Ouïe
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- implant ostéo-intégré stable
1, record 3, French, implant%20ost%C3%A9o%2Dint%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20stable
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec un implant ostéo-intégré stable, l'implant et le transducteur [...] se trouvent entièrement sous la peau. [L'implant] utilise la conduction osseuse pour envoyer des vibrations sonores naturellement par l'entremise de l'os jusqu'à l'oreille interne. 1, record 3, French, - implant%20ost%C3%A9o%2Dint%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20stable
Record 3, Key term(s)
- implant ostéointégré stable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Building Emergency Organization
1, record 4, English, Building%20Emergency%20Organization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BEO 2, record 4, English, BEO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BEO is responsible for implementing emergency response plans and procedures in the event of an emergency. The BEO is directed by the Chief Building Emergency Warden (CBEW) and is staffed by volunteer employees of all tenant departments. 3, record 4, English, - Building%20Emergency%20Organization
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Building Emergency Organisation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Organisme des secours de l'immeuble
1, record 4, French, Organisme%20des%20secours%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OSI 2, record 4, French, OSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'OSI est chargé de mettre en œuvre les plans et les mesures d'intervention d'urgence en temps opportun. L'OSI est dirigé par le Chef des secours de l'immeuble (CSI) et se compose d'employés qui participent de leur plein gré et qui viennent de tous les ministères locataires. 3, record 4, French, - Organisme%20des%20secours%20de%20l%27immeuble
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- opening shock inhibitor
1, record 5, English, opening%20shock%20inhibitor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 1, record 5, English, OSI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- atténuateur de choc d'ouverture
1, record 5, French, att%C3%A9nuateur%20de%20choc%20d%27ouverture
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACO 1, record 5, French, ACO
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- operational stress injury
1, record 6, English, operational%20stress%20injury
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 2, record 6, English, OSI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A persistent psychological difficulty resulting from operational duties performed by a Forces member. 3, record 6, English, - operational%20stress%20injury
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- blessure de stress opérationnel
1, record 6, French, blessure%20de%20stress%20op%C3%A9rationnel
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BSO 2, record 6, French, BSO
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble psychologique persistant que peut éprouver un militaire à la suite de fonctions opérationnelles. 2, record 6, French, - blessure%20de%20stress%20op%C3%A9rationnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2006-02-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- open systems interconnection
1, record 7, English, open%20systems%20interconnection
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 1, record 7, English, OSI
correct, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
interconnection of computer systems in accordance with ISO standards and CCITT Recommendations for the exchange of data 1, record 7, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
open systems interconnection; OSI: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-26:1993]. 2, record 7, English, - open%20systems%20interconnection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- interconnexion de systèmes ouverts
1, record 7, French, interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OSI 1, record 7, French, OSI
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
connexion entre systèmes informatiques effectuée conformément aux normes ISO et aux Recommandations du CCITT relatives à l'échange de données 1, record 7, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, l'abréviation OSI peut être utilisée comme qualificatif pour signifier «relatif à l'interconnexion de systèmes ouverts». 1, record 7, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
interconnexion de systèmes ouverts; OSI : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-26:1993]. 2, record 7, French, - interconnexion%20de%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- public information officer
1, record 8, English, public%20information%20officer
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PIO 1, record 8, English, PIO
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
public information officer; PIO: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 8, English, - public%20information%20officer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- officier des services d'information
1, record 8, French, officier%20des%20services%20d%27information
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OSI 1, record 8, French, OSI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier des services d'information; OSI : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 8, French, - officier%20des%20services%20d%27information
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- on-site inspection
1, record 9, English, on%2Dsite%20inspection
correct, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 2, record 9, English, OSI
correct, NATO
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
on-site inspection: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 9, English, - on%2Dsite%20inspection
Record 9, Key term(s)
- on site inspection
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- inspection sur place
1, record 9, French, inspection%20sur%20place
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- inspection sur site 2, record 9, French, inspection%20sur%20site
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- OSI 2, record 9, French, OSI
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- OSI 2, record 9, French, OSI
- inspection du site 3, record 9, French, inspection%20du%20site
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inspection du site : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 9, French, - inspection%20sur%20place
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Security
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- other security interests
1, record 10, English, other%20security%20interests
correct, plural, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 1, record 10, English, OSI
correct, plural, NATO
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- other security interest
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- autres intérêts dans le domaine de la sécurité
1, record 10, French, autres%20int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20dans%20le%20domaine%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, plural, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OSI 1, record 10, French, OSI
correct, masculine noun, plural, NATO
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- autre intérêt dans le domaine de la sécurité
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Office Automation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- OIR Stabilization Initiative 1, record 11, English, OIR%20Stabilization%20Initiative
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Office Infrastructure Renewal Stabilization Initiative 1, record 11, English, Office%20Infrastructure%20Renewal%20Stabilization%20Initiative
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Bureautique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de stabilisation du RIB
1, record 11, French, Initiative%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20RIB
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- ISR 1, record 11, French, ISR
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Initiative de stabilisation du Renouvellement de l'infrastructure de bureautique 1, record 11, French, Initiative%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20Renouvellement%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20de%20bureautique
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RIB était le nom du projet, il est devenu le nom du produit. 1, record 11, French, - Initiative%20de%20stabilisation%20du%20RIB
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-10-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Management Operations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Office of Secondary Interest
1, record 12, English, Office%20of%20Secondary%20Interest
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- OSI 1, record 12, English, OSI
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de seconde responsabilité
1, record 12, French, Bureau%20de%20seconde%20responsabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- BSR 1, record 12, French, BSR
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Statistical Surveys
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Office of Special Investigations 1, record 13, English, Office%20of%20Special%20Investigations
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des enquêtes spéciales
1, record 13, French, Bureau%20des%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20sp%C3%A9ciales
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Monde, 21.12.91. 1, record 13, French, - Bureau%20des%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-02-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Open Systems Implications
1, record 14, English, Open%20Systems%20Implications
plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISTC 3752524. 1, record 14, English, - Open%20Systems%20Implications
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- incidences des systèmes ouverts
1, record 14, French, incidences%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20ouverts
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-01-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Publication Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Training Service Orders 1, record 15, English, Training%20Service%20Orders
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de publications (Forces armées)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Ordres du service de l'instruction 1, record 15, French, Ordres%20du%20service%20de%20l%27instruction
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forces canadiennes. 1, record 15, French, - Ordres%20du%20service%20de%20l%27instruction
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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