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TAO [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Translation and Interpretation
- Computer Processing of Language Data
- Applications of Automation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided translation
1, record 1, English, computer%2Daided%20translation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAT 2, record 1, English, CAT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted translation 3, record 1, English, computer%2Dassisted%20translation
correct
- CAT 3, record 1, English, CAT
correct
- CAT 3, record 1, English, CAT
- machine-aided translation 4, record 1, English, machine%2Daided%20translation
correct
- MAT 4, record 1, English, MAT
correct
- MAT 4, record 1, English, MAT
- machine-assisted translation 4, record 1, English, machine%2Dassisted%20translation
correct
- MAT 4, record 1, English, MAT
correct
- MAT 4, record 1, English, MAT
- machine-aided human translation 5, record 1, English, machine%2Daided%20human%20translation
correct
- MAHT 5, record 1, English, MAHT
correct
- MAHT 5, record 1, English, MAHT
- machine-assisted human translation 5, record 1, English, machine%2Dassisted%20human%20translation
correct
- MAHT 5, record 1, English, MAHT
correct
- MAHT 5, record 1, English, MAHT
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] part of [a] translation workflow ... in which a variety of software applications are used to support the task of human translation. 6, record 1, English, - computer%2Daided%20translation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traduction et interprétation
- Informatisation des données linguistiques
- Automatisation et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traduction assistée par ordinateur
1, record 1, French, traduction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 1, record 1, French, TAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traduction humaine assistée par ordinateur 2, record 1, French, traduction%20humaine%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
- THAO 2, record 1, French, THAO
correct, feminine noun
- THAO 2, record 1, French, THAO
- traduction semi-automatique 3, record 1, French, traduction%20semi%2Dautomatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un flux de traduction [...] au cours de laquelle diverses applications logicielles sont utilisées pour assister la tâche de traduction [...] par l'homme. 4, record 1, French, - traduction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La traduction assistée par ordinateur consiste à utiliser des logiciels et outils informatiques d'aide à la traduction et des mémoires de traduction qui tirent parti de la récurrence de mots, tournures et phrases dans un document [...] 5, record 1, French, - traduction%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción e interpretación
- Procesamiento por computadora de datos lingüísticos
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- traducción asistida por ordenador
1, record 1, Spanish, traducci%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- opioid agonist therapy
1, record 2, English, opioid%20agonist%20therapy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OAT 2, record 2, English, OAT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a prescribed medical treatment to prevent withdrawal from opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, percocet, codeine, and hydromorphone. 2, record 2, English, - opioid%20agonist%20therapy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opioid agonist therapy is indicated for opioid-dependent patients with organic pain requiring opioid treatment, pregnant patients, and patients with a long history of opioid dependence who have failed at abstinence or tapering. 3, record 2, English, - opioid%20agonist%20therapy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traitement par agonistes opioïdes
1, record 2, French, traitement%20par%20agonistes%20opio%C3%AFdes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 1, record 2, French, TAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le traitement par agonistes opioïdes (TAO) est une thérapie efficace contre la dépendance aux opioïdes comme l'héroïne, l'oxycodone, l'hydromorphone (Dilaudid), le fentanyl et le Percocet. 2, record 2, French, - traitement%20par%20agonistes%20opio%C3%AFdes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tactical action officer
1, record 3, English, tactical%20action%20officer
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TAO 2, record 3, English, TAO
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tactical action officer; TAO: term and abbreviation standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - tactical%20action%20officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- officier de quart Opérations
1, record 3, French, officier%20de%20quart%20Op%C3%A9rations
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OQO 2, record 3, French, OQO
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier de quart Opérations; OQO : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - officier%20de%20quart%20Op%C3%A9rations
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- temporary authority to operate
1, record 4, English, temporary%20authority%20to%20operate
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TAO 1, record 4, English, TAO
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An authorization issued jointly by the Operational Airworthiness Authority and Technical Airworthiness Authority to a civilian air operator to conduct military missions on behalf of the DND/CF [Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces], within or outside Canadian airspace, or on behalf of a foreign military force within Canadian airspace. 1, record 4, English, - temporary%20authority%20to%20operate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temporary authority to operate; TAO: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 4, English, - temporary%20authority%20to%20operate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autorisation temporaire d’exploitation
1, record 4, French, autorisation%20temporaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ATE 1, record 4, French, ATE
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation accordée à un exploitant aérien civil par l’Autorité de navigabilité opérationnelle et par l’Autorité de navigabilité technique lui permettant d’exécuter des missions militaires au nom du MDN [ministère de la Défense nationale] et des FC [Forces canadiennes] à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur de l’espace aérien canadien ou pour une force armée étrangère à l’intérieur de l’espace aérien canadien. 1, record 4, French, - autorisation%20temporaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorisation temporaire d’exploitation; ATE : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 4, French, - autorisation%20temporaire%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Tactics
- Naval Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Tactical Actions Officer
1, record 5, English, Tactical%20Actions%20Officer
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TAO 1, record 5, English, TAO
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Tactical Actions Officer (TAO) uses [pertinent tactical information] to make decisions and recommendations to the Commanding Officer and the Bridge Watch Team concerning ship's weapons deployment, combat maneuvering, and special navigation. 2, record 5, English, - Tactical%20Actions%20Officer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces navales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Tactical Actions Officer
1, record 5, French, Tactical%20Actions%20Officer
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 1, record 5, French, TAO
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
- Informatics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- computer adaptive testing
1, record 6, English, computer%20adaptive%20testing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CAT 2, record 6, English, CAT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- computer-adaptive testing 3, record 6, English, computer%2Dadaptive%20testing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because computer-adaptive testing means that respondents do not answer the same questions, their raw scores cannot be directly compared. 3, record 6, English, - computer%20adaptive%20testing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An emerging alternative to traditional paper-and-pencil assessment. 1, record 6, English, - computer%20adaptive%20testing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Docimologie
- Informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- testing adaptatif par ordinateur
1, record 6, French, testing%20adaptatif%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 1, record 6, French, TAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- testing adaptatif informatisé 2, record 6, French, testing%20adaptatif%20informatis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Défis et enjeux du testing adaptatif par ordinateur en éducation [...] Un test adaptatif est donc un test sur mesure, un test individualisé, dont les questions proposées sont conditionnelles aux réponses de la personne évaluée. 3, record 6, French, - testing%20adaptatif%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La présente recherche porte sur la possibilité de représenter le domaine d'un programme d'études lors de l'administration d'un test utilisant la stratégie du testing adaptatif informatisé (TAI). 4, record 6, French, - testing%20adaptatif%20par%20ordinateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-02-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Trust Account Officer 1, record 7, English, Trust%20Account%20Officer
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agent des comptes de fiducie
1, record 7, French, agent%20des%20comptes%20de%20fiducie
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACF 1, record 7, French, ACF
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- agente des comptes de fiducie 2, record 7, French, agente%20des%20comptes%20de%20fiducie
feminine noun
- ACF 2, record 7, French, ACF
feminine noun
- ACF 2, record 7, French, ACF
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Service de traduction de Revenu Canada. 1, record 7, French, - agent%20des%20comptes%20de%20fiducie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Informatics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- computer-integrated telephony 1, record 8, English, computer%2Dintegrated%20telephony
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Informatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- téléphonie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 8, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phonie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-09-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Computer Aided Transcription System
1, record 9, English, Computer%20Aided%20Transcription%20System
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CATS 1, record 9, English, CATS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The demonstration of CATS will follow the flow of data, starting from the reporter's fingertips through to the final, camera-ready laser printer output. 1, record 9, English, - Computer%20Aided%20Transcription%20System
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Senate of Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Computer%20Aided%20Transcription%20System
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Transcription assistée par ordinateur
1, record 9, French, Transcription%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 1, record 9, French, TAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La démonstration du TAO suivra le déroulement de l'information, en commençant par le savoir faire du reporteur jusqu'au résultat final d'une présentation artistique d'impression au laser. 1, record 9, French, - Transcription%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Sénat du Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Transcription%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tao is the belief that human beings are part of nature. This means that we experience the constant flow and change of nature. (Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 13). 1, record 10, English, - Tao
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
According to the Tao, human beings, the sun and stars, plants and animals are one entity, one fabric. (Acupressure for Everybody, 1991, p. 13). 1, record 10, English, - Tao
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Acupuncture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Tao
1, record 10, French, Tao
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Tao est la voie qui régit l'univers et tout ce qu'il renferme tels que le soleil, la lune, les planètes, la terre, les animaux, les végétaux et l'homme. (L'acupuncture et vous, 1981, p. 37). 1, record 10, French, - Tao
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'Univers, macrocosme contenant des Mondes, contient aussi Ciel/Terre qui fait partie de Yin/Yang issu lui-même de Tao, Unité créatrice suprême. (Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 34). 1, record 10, French, - Tao
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-07-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- totally automated office 1, record 11, English, totally%20automated%20office
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bureau entièrement automatisé 1, record 11, French, bureau%20enti%C3%A8rement%20automatis%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme informatique en usage à Revenu Canada, Impôt. 1, record 11, French, - bureau%20enti%C3%A8rement%20automatis%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Tactical Air Observation Procedures 1, record 12, English, Tactical%20Air%20Observation%20Procedures
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Procédures relatives aux observations aériennes 1, record 12, French, Proc%C3%A9dures%20relatives%20aux%20observations%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-07-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- computer-integrated teleoperation
1, record 13, English, computer%2Dintegrated%20teleoperation
proposal
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided teleoperation 1, record 13, English, computer%2Daided%20teleoperation
proposal
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- téléopération assistée par ordinateur
1, record 13, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9op%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- TAO 2, record 13, French, TAO
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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