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SICA [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seed import conformity assessor
1, record 1, English, seed%20import%20conformity%20assessor
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 1, record 1, English, SICA
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A seed import conformity assessor (SICA) is accredited to assess whether imported seed ... meets minimum import standards and is in conformance with the [Seeds] Regulations based on their review of reports of analysis and other documentation. 1, record 1, English, - seed%20import%20conformity%20assessor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluateur de la conformité des semences importées
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuateur%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9%20des%20semences%20import%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECSI 1, record 1, French, ECSI
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- évaluatrice de la conformité des semences importées 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuatrice%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9%20des%20semences%20import%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ECSI 2, record 1, French, ECSI
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ECSI 2, record 1, French, ECSI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Air Transport
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Airfield Control and Information Systems
1, record 2, English, Airfield%20Control%20and%20Information%20Systems
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACIS 1, record 2, English, ACIS
correct, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Airfield Control and Information Systems; ACIS: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, English, - Airfield%20Control%20and%20Information%20Systems
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Airfield Control and Information System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Transport aérien
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes d'information et de contrôle de l'aérodrome
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9rodrome
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 1, record 2, French, SICA
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Systèmes d'information et de contrôle de l'aérodrome; SICA : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Système d'information et de contrôle de l'aérodrome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Southern Interior Construction Association
1, record 3, English, Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 2, record 3, English, SICA
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SICA supports members to local buyers of construction with respect to transparent and equitable procurement. [It acts as] a collective voice on behalf of the industry promoting fair tendering practices [and] believes in educating the industry on construction best practices. 3, record 3, English, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SICA was formed in 1962 after the Kamloops & District Building Exchange and the South Okanagan Contractors Association merged. 4, record 3, English, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Southern Interior Construction Association
1, record 3, French, Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 2, record 3, French, SICA
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, SICA a été formée à la suite d'une fusion entre la Kamloops & District Building Exchange et la South Okanagan Contractors Association. 3, record 3, French, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal Consultation Information System
1, record 4, English, Aboriginal%20Consultation%20Information%20System
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information sur la consultation des Autochtones
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20la%20consultation%20des%20Autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 2, record 4, French, SICA
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Powder Metallurgy
- Industrial Ceramics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alpha silicon carbide
1, record 5, English, alpha%20silicon%20carbide
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- alpha-SiC 2, record 5, English, alpha%2DSiC
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Silicon carbide exists in two crystalline forms. They are the [alpha]-form which has a hexagonal structure, and the β-form. 1, record 5, English, - alpha%20silicon%20carbide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding greek letter. 3, record 5, English, - alpha%20silicon%20carbide
Record 5, Key term(s)
- a silicon carbide
- a-SiC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie des poudres
- Céramiques industrielles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- carbure de silicium alpha
1, record 5, French, carbure%20de%20silicium%20alpha
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- SiC alpha 2, record 5, French, SiC%20alpha
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le carbure de silicium possède deux structures cristallines principales : la structure hexagonale dite SiCα. 1, record 5, French, - carbure%20de%20silicium%20alpha
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque équivalente. 2, record 5, French, - carbure%20de%20silicium%20alpha
Record 5, Key term(s)
- carbure de silicium a
- SiCa
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- International Relations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Central American Integration System
1, record 6, English, Central%20American%20Integration%20System
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 1, record 6, English, SICA
correct, Central America
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title reproduced from the Entitled Document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 2, record 6, English, - Central%20American%20Integration%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Relations internationales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système d'intégration de l'Amérique centrale
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27int%C3%A9gration%20de%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20centrale
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation extraite du document intitulé : «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27int%C3%A9gration%20de%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20centrale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Système d'intégration d'Amérique centrale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana
1, record 6, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20la%20Integraci%C3%B3n%20Centroamericana
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SICA 1, record 6, Spanish, SICA
correct, masculine noun, Central America
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Cost Accounting Interface System
1, record 7, English, Cost%20Accounting%20Interface%20System
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CAIS 1, record 7, English, CAIS
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système d'interface de la comptabilité analytique
1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27interface%20de%20la%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20analytique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 1, record 7, French, SICA
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27interface%20de%20la%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20analytique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Federal Administration
- Organization Planning
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Appeals Tracking System 1, record 8, English, Appeals%20Tracking%20System
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration fédérale
- Planification d'organisation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système informatisé du conseil arbitral
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20du%20conseil%20arbitral
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 1, record 8, French, SICA
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Liste de sigles publiée par le service Planification opérationnelle et gestion de projet, DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada], 21 mai 1997. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20du%20conseil%20arbitral
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-02-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Integrated Access Control System
1, record 9, English, Integrated%20Access%20Control%20System
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IACS 1, record 9, English, IACS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Système intégré de contrôle d'accès
1, record 9, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 1, record 9, French, SICA
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit du système de contrôle des laissez-passer en vigueur au ministère de la Défense nationale depuis 1996. Titre confirmé auprès du service de la sécurité et de la Police militaire. 1, record 9, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-05-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Société d'intérêt collectif agricole
1, record 10, English, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20collectif%20agricole
correct, France
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 1, record 10, English, SICA
correct, France
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Société d'intérêt collectif agricole
1, record 10, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20collectif%20agricole
correct, France
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 1, record 10, French, SICA
correct, France
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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