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SEMER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 1, English, seed
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sow 2, record 1, English, sow
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To scatter seed upon the ground or plant it in the earth. 3, record 1, English, - seed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
April is usually the month to sow seeds indoors and to nurture the seedlings until they can be transplanted outside after all danger of frost is past. 4, record 1, English, - seed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sow: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 1, English, - seed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de plantation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- semer
1, record 1, French, semer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répandre en surface ou mettre en terre (des semences) après une préparation appropriée du sol. 2, record 1, French, - semer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semer : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - semer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 2, English, seed
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To select (players) so that those likely to be matched in the later stages do not play against one another in the early stages of a tournament. 1, record 2, English, - seed
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
To rank tournament players or teams on the basis of their demonstrated or estimated abilities. 2, record 2, English, - seed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- semer
1, record 2, French, semer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organiser les matches de tournoi de façon à ce que les meilleurs joueurs ne jouent les uns contre les autres qu'aux rondes finales. 1, record 2, French, - semer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Classer les joueurs choisis pour participer à un tournoi selon leurs performances passées, leurs habiletés et leur classement actuel. 2, record 2, French, - semer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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