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PWC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Sociology of Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical work capacity
1, record 1, English, physical%20work%20capacity
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 2, record 1, English, PWC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a person to engage in muscular work. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20work%20capacity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the physical workload exceeds one's capacity to perform it, there are various complications and consequences, including musculoskeletal disorders and impaired cardiovascular function. ... to maintain the health of workers and prevent premature burnout of the workforce and other consequences of increased workload, it is necessary to maintain ... the physical work capacity (PWC) of the worker ... PWC represents the highest amount of energy a person can consume during an eight-hour work shift without damaging one's health ... 4, record 1, English, - physical%20work%20capacity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
physical work capacity: designation and definition standardized by ISO in 2020. 5, record 1, English, - physical%20work%20capacity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Sociologie du travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité de travail physique
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CTP 2, record 1, French, CTP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d'une personne à effectuer un travail musculaire. 3, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacité de travail physique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO en 2020. 4, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20travail%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- principal warfare commander
1, record 2, English, principal%20warfare%20commander
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 2, record 2, English, PWC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
principal warfare commander; PWC: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - principal%20warfare%20commander
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commandant principal de lutte
1, record 2, French, commandant%20principal%20de%20lutte
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PWC 2, record 2, French, PWC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commandante principale de lutte 3, record 2, French, commandante%20principale%20de%20lutte
correct, feminine noun
- PWC 3, record 2, French, PWC
correct, feminine noun
- PWC 3, record 2, French, PWC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant principal de lutte; PWC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - commandant%20principal%20de%20lutte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- personal watercraft
1, record 3, English, personal%20watercraft
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 2, record 3, English, PWC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sea-doo 3, record 3, English, sea%2Ddoo
correct, see observation
- jet-ski 4, record 3, English, jet%2Dski
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small motor vehicle resembling a snowmobile and used to travel on water. 5, record 3, English, - personal%20watercraft
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How much do you know about personal watercraft (PWC)? Enough to know they are engine-powered and tons of fun on a hot, sunny day? For a safe and enjoyable time on water, bring along the right gear and act responsibly once you're out there. 6, record 3, English, - personal%20watercraft
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trademarks, such as Sea-Doo by Bombardier, Jet-Ski by Kawasaki, WaveRunner by Yamaha, etc. are usually used to talk about personal watercrafts. 7, record 3, English, - personal%20watercraft
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
personal watercraft: term used by Parks Canada. 5, record 3, English, - personal%20watercraft
Record 3, Key term(s)
- waverunner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- motomarine
1, record 3, French, motomarine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- scooter des mers 2, record 3, French, scooter%20des%20mers
correct, feminine noun, France
- sea-doo 3, record 3, French, sea%2Ddoo
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- jet-ski 3, record 3, French, jet%2Dski
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit engin motorisé ressemblant à une motoneige, qui sert à se déplacer sur l'eau. 4, record 3, French, - motomarine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Que savez-vous à propos des motomarines? Qu'elles sont propulsées par un moteur et peuvent donner un plaisir fou par une journée chaude et ensoleillée? Pour profiter en toute sécurité d'un moment agréable sur l'eau, apportez le matériel approprié et agissez de façon responsable une fois que vous y êtes. 5, record 3, French, - motomarine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Désormais, une randonnée en scooter des mers est incontournable lors d'un séjour en Martinique, d'un séjour en Guadeloupe, ou d'un séjour en dépendances. 6, record 3, French, - motomarine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les marques de commerce (Sea-Doo de Bombardier, Jet-Ski de Kawasaki, WaveRunner de Yamaha, etc.) sont très couramment utilisées pour désigner les motomarines. 7, record 3, French, - motomarine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
motomarine : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 3, French, - motomarine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- waverunner
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Civil Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Department of Public Works
1, record 4, English, Department%20of%20Public%20Works
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DPW 1, record 4, English, DPW
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Public Works Canada 1, record 4, English, Public%20Works%20Canada
correct
- PWC 1, record 4, English, PWC
correct
- PWC 1, record 4, English, PWC
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1996, Supply and Services Canada, Public Works Canada, the Translation Bureau and the Government Telecommunications Agency were combined and formed Public Works and Government Services Canada. 2, record 4, English, - Department%20of%20Public%20Works
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For the purpose of the Federal Identity Program (FIP), legal name: Department of Public Works, applied title: Public Works Canada. 3, record 4, English, - Department%20of%20Public%20Works
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Génie civil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Travaux publics
1, record 4, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MTP 1, record 4, French, MTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Travaux publics Canada 1, record 4, French, Travaux%20publics%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- TPC 1, record 4, French, TPC
correct, masculine noun
- TPC 1, record 4, French, TPC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1996, la fusion d'Approvisionnements et Services Canada, Travaux publics Canada, le Bureau de la traduction et l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales a formé le nouveau ministère des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux. 2, record 4, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux fins du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque, appellation légale : ministère des Travaux publics, titre d'usage : Travaux publics Canada. 3, record 4, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- positive weft clamp
1, record 5, English, positive%20weft%20clamp
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 1, record 5, English, PWC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pince de fil de trame positive
1, record 5, French, pince%20de%20fil%20de%20trame%20positive
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PWC 1, record 5, French, PWC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-05-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- People, Words and Change
1, record 6, English, People%2C%20Words%20and%20Change
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- People Words and Change 2, record 6, English, People%20Words%20and%20Change
former designation, correct, Canada
- PWC 3, record 6, English, PWC
correct
- PWC 3, record 6, English, PWC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A non-profit, charitable organization in Ottawa, Ontario, which matches volunteer literacy tutors with adult learners to teach them to read and write in English. 4, record 6, English, - People%2C%20Words%20and%20Change
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization. 5, record 6, English, - People%2C%20Words%20and%20Change
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Le monde des mots
1, record 6, French, Le%20monde%20des%20mots
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le monde des mots est un organisme à but non lucratif établi à Ottawa (Ontario) qui, avec l'aide de tuteurs bénévoles, montre à lire et à écrire en anglais à des étudiants adultes. 2, record 6, French, - Le%20monde%20des%20mots
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement vérifié auprès de l'organisme. 2, record 6, French, - Le%20monde%20des%20mots
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- premise work charge 1, record 7, English, premise%20work%20charge
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frais de travail local
1, record 7, French, frais%20de%20travail%20local
masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Professional Women in Construction
1, record 8, English, Professional%20Women%20in%20Construction
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 1, record 8, English, PWC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Association of Business and Professional Women in Construction 1, record 8, English, Association%20of%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Women%20in%20Construction
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Professional Women in Construction
1, record 8, French, Professional%20Women%20in%20Construction
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PWC 1, record 8, French, PWC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Association of Business and Professional Women in Construction 1, record 8, French, Association%20of%20Business%20and%20Professional%20Women%20in%20Construction
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Emergency Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Warning Centre
1, record 9, English, Provincial%20Warning%20Centre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PWC 1, record 9, English, PWC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Canadian Forces centre of the CFWRS located at each Regional Emergency Government Headquarters to provide warning of the likelihood and imminence of attack or radioactive fallout. 1, record 9, English, - Provincial%20Warning%20Centre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee. 2, record 9, English, - Provincial%20Warning%20Centre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Gestion des urgences
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre provincial d'alerte
1, record 9, French, Centre%20provincial%20d%27alerte
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CPA 1, record 9, French, CPA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre du système d'alerte et de signalisation des Forces canadiennes (S.A.L.S.F.C.) situé au siège régional (provincial) du gouvernement d'urgence pour avertir de la probabilité et de l'imminence d'une attaque ou de retombées radioactives. 1, record 9, French, - Centre%20provincial%20d%27alerte
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile. 2, record 9, French, - Centre%20provincial%20d%27alerte
Record 9, Key term(s)
- C.P.A.
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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