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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- open-ended
1, record 1, English, open%2Dended
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- open ended 2, record 1, English, open%20ended
correct
- upgradable 3, record 1, English, upgradable
correct
- upgradeable 4, record 1, English, upgradeable
correct
- expandable 5, record 1, English, expandable
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to a process or system that can be augmented. 6, record 1, English, - open%2Dended
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
open-ended: designation and definition standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 7, record 1, English, - open%2Dended
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extensible
1, record 1, French, extensible
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ouvert 2, record 1, French, ouvert
correct, standardized
- évolutif 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9volutif
correct
- expansible 4, record 1, French, expansible
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie un processus ou un système qui admet des extensions éventuelles. 2, record 1, French, - extensible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extensible; ouvert : désignations et définition normalisées par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 5, record 1, French, - extensible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclo de vida (Informática)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampliable
1, record 1, Spanish, ampliable
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- extensible 2, record 1, Spanish, extensible
correct
- abierto 1, record 1, Spanish, abierto
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 2, English, open
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viewed from the rear, the set is correct, if the perpendicular from the point of the buttock runs right through the center of the lower parts of the leg from the point of the hock, and leaves a space between the hoofs about equal to the width of the fetlock. If the line is inside these points, the horse is too open, often splay-footed (point of hoofs turned outward and inside of heels too close). 1, record 2, English, - open
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 2, French, ouvert
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit du cheval dont les membres sont déjetés latéralement. On le dit communément béquillard. 2, record 2, French, - ouvert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On retrouve aussi «trop ouvert» dans la source «c». 3, record 2, French, - ouvert
Record 2, Key term(s)
- trop ouvert
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- open-minded 1, record 3, English, open%2Dminded
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ouvert à 1, record 3, French, ouvert%20%C3%A0
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(l'exportation, à l'investissement, etc...) 1, record 3, French, - ouvert%20%C3%A0
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- outward-looking 1, record 4, English, outward%2Dlooking
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ouvert 1, record 4, French, ouvert
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tourné 1, record 4, French, tourn%C3%A9
- axé vers l'extérieur 1, record 4, French, ax%C3%A9%20vers%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
- extraverti 1, record 4, French, extraverti
- d'ouverture vers l'extérieur 1, record 4, French, d%27ouverture%20vers%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En parlant d'un type de croissance, être caractérisé par l'intensification des échanges internationaux, l'appel à des capitaux étrangers, l'utilisation de techniques capitalistiques, la recherche de débouchés extérieurs (s'oppose au développement autocentré ou introverti). 1, record 4, French, - ouvert
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- eclectic 1, record 5, English, eclectic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- éclectique 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9clectique
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ouvert 2, record 5, French, ouvert
- élargi 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9largi
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éclectique : qui ne se limite pas à une catégorie d'objets; qui n'a pas de goût exclusif. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9clectique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- variopinto 1, record 5, Spanish, variopinto
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 6, English, open
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The race scenario consisted in 15 airports in which we had to land in order to complete the race. The flight plan was open: no specified air routes, just 52 gallons of fuel to spend, which means STRAIGHT LINES!!! 1, record 6, English, - open
Record 6, Key term(s)
- flight plan is open
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- en vigueur 1, record 6, French, en%20vigueur
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Respect du plan de vol en vigueur. Un aéronef évoluant selon les règles de la CAM contrôlée respecte le plan de vol déposé et les [autorisations] délivrées par l'organisme du contrôle de la circulation aérienne concerné. Lorsque cet aéronef est contrôlé sans l'aide du radar dans un espace aérien à statut particulier, dans un espace aérien réservé ou dans un EACS de classe A à D, il doit, en l'absence d['autorisation] particulière de l'organisme du contrôle de la circulation aérienne, se conformer au plan de vol et aux procédures d'arrivée ou de départ publiées. 1, record 6, French, - en%20vigueur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme corroboré par Béatrice Baffert, Transports Canada. 2, record 6, French, - en%20vigueur
Record 6, Key term(s)
- plan de vol en vigueur
- ouvert
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Synchronized Swimming
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 7, English, open
adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 7, English, - open
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Nage synchronisée
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 7, French, ouvert
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 7, French, - ouvert
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- initiated
1, record 8, English, initiated
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "initiated" as used in [GATT Agreements] means the procedural action by which a Member formally commences an investigation .... 1, record 8, English, - initiated
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Change in the part of speech required for the Spanish equivalent. 2, record 8, English, - initiated
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 8, French, ouvert
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ouverte» [...] se réfere à l'action de procédure par laquelle un Membre ouvre formellement une enquête [...] 1, record 8, French, - ouvert
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- iniciación de una investigación
1, record 8, Spanish, iniciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20una%20investigaci%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
[...] se entiende por "iniciación de una investigación" el trámite por el que un Miembro inicia o comienza formalmente una investigación [...] 1, record 8, Spanish, - iniciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20una%20investigaci%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 9, English, open
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a series or a coin collection to which still unstruck coins could be added. Thus, silver commemorative dollars form an open series to which a new dollar could be added each year. 1, record 9, English, - open
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: closed (adjective). 1, record 9, English, - open
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 9, French, ouvert
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une série ou d'une collection de pièces de monnaie à laquelle peuvent se joindre des pièces non encore frappées. Ainsi les dollars commémoratifs en argent composent une série ouverte à laquelle se rajoute une nouvelle pièce chaque année. 1, record 9, French, - ouvert
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-01-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 10, English, open
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 10, French, ouvert
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une compétition accessible à des athlètes de statut différent. 1, record 10, French, - ouvert
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas du substantif (un open), il conviendra d'employer l'expression tournoi ouvert. 1, record 10, French, - ouvert
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-02-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Agricultural Economics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- open
1, record 11, English, open
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. an open stand. 1, record 11, English, - open
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Économie agricole
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ouvert
1, record 11, French, ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par exemple un peuplement ouvert. 1, record 11, French, - ouvert
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Airborne Forces
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- unreefed
1, record 12, English, unreefed
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parachute 1, record 12, English, - unreefed
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Forces aéroportées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- déplié
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9pli%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- ouvert 1, record 12, French, ouvert
correct, masculine noun
- sorti 1, record 12, French, sorti
correct, masculine noun
- déployé 1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9ploy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-12-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
with expanded wings. 1, record 13, English, - overt
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- ouvert 1, record 13, French, ouvert
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(C.B.E.H.) 1, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9ploy%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Packaging Standards and Regulations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--description applied when one or more of the walls, ends or roof is permanently open. The space may be covered by a tarpaulin, plastic sheet etc. [p.54] 1, record 14, English, - open
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Réglementation et normalisation (Emballages)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- ouvert 1, record 14, French, ouvert
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--se dit d'une paroi latérale ou d'extrémité qui reste ouverte en permanence. (...) la partie ouverte peut être couverte par une bâche en toile, ou en matière plastique, etc. 1, record 14, French, - ouvert
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- open graded 1, record 15, English, open%20graded
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- uniformly graded 1, record 15, English, uniformly%20graded
- one sized 1, record 15, English, one%20sized
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms dense graded and well graded are essentially synonymous, as are open and uniformly graded and skip and gap graded. 1, record 15, English, - open%20graded
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- ouvert 1, record 15, French, ouvert
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- à texture ouverte 1, record 15, French, %C3%A0%20texture%20ouverte
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enrobé ouvert à chaud dont le pourcentage des vides est supérieur à 12 %. 1, record 15, French, - ouvert
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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