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TON [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tone of voice
1, record 1, English, tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tone 2, record 1, English, tone
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tone of voice is a critical aspect of communication, encompassing not just what [is said], but how [it's said]. This distinction between content and delivery is crucial in shaping perceptions ... Tone of voice influences how an audience interprets and feels about the message being conveyed ... 3, record 1, English, - tone%20of%20voice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Publicité
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix
1, record 1, French, ton%20de%20voix
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ton 2, record 1, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ton de voix est la manière dont un texte est écrit, en particulier l'attitude, le style et le sentiment que le texte évoque chez le lecteur. Il peut être joyeux, sérieux, informatif, humoristique, encourageant, condescendant, sarcastique, et bien plus encore. Le ton de voix est important, car il détermine la façon dont [l']audience perçoit [un] message [...] 3, record 1, French, - ton%20de%20voix
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Tonga
1, record 2, English, Tonga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Kingdom of Tonga 1, record 2, English, Kingdom%20of%20Tonga
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An island state in the Pacific Ocean, in Oceania. 2, record 2, English, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Nukualofa. 3, record 2, English, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Tongan. 3, record 2, English, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Tonga: common name of the country. 2, record 2, English, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
TO; TON: codes recognized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - Tonga
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Tonga
1, record 2, French, Tonga
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Royaume des Tonga 2, record 2, French, Royaume%20des%20Tonga
correct, masculine noun
- îles des Amis 3, record 2, French, %C3%AEles%20des%20Amis
former designation, correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d'Océanie. 3, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Nukualofa. 4, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Tongan, Tongane. 4, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Tonga : nom usuel du pays. 5, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
TO; TON : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le mot «îles» est sous-entendu dans le nom «Tonga», d'où sa nature plurielle. 4, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller aux Tonga, visiter les Tonga 4, record 2, French, - Tonga
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Tonga
1, record 2, Spanish, Tonga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Reino de Tonga 2, record 2, Spanish, Reino%20de%20Tonga
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado insular en Oceanía. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Nukualofa. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: tongano, tongana. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Tonga: nombre usual del país. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Tonga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
TO; TON: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Tonga
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tonne
1, record 3, English, tonne
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- t 2, record 3, English, t
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- metric ton 3, record 3, English, metric%20ton
correct
- MT 3, record 3, English, MT
correct
- MT 3, record 3, English, MT
- metric tonne 4, record 3, English, metric%20tonne
correct
- megagram 5, record 3, English, megagram
correct
- Mg 6, record 3, English, Mg
correct
- Mg 6, record 3, English, Mg
- ton 6, record 3, English, ton
correct
- millier 6, record 3, English, millier
obsolete
- tonneau 6, record 3, English, tonneau
obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a non-SI metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms ... 6, record 3, English, - tonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonne; t: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 3, English, - tonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonne; t: term and abbreviation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 8, record 3, English, - tonne
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tonne
1, record 3, French, tonne
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- t 2, record 3, French, t
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tonne métrique 3, record 3, French, tonne%20m%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
- tm 4, record 3, French, tm
correct, feminine noun
- tm 4, record 3, French, tm
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] unité de masse qui vaut mille kilogrammes, soit 1 000 kg [...] 5, record 3, French, - tonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonne; t : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 3, French, - tonne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonne; t : terme et abréviation normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 7, record 3, French, - tonne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tonelada métrica
1, record 3, Spanish, tonelada%20m%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- t 2, record 3, Spanish, t
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La masa igual a 1 000 kilogramos. 3, record 3, Spanish, - tonelada%20m%C3%A9trica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Equivale a 2.201 libras. 4, record 3, Spanish, - tonelada%20m%C3%A9trica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonelada métrica: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 3, Spanish, - tonelada%20m%C3%A9trica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tonelada métrica; t: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 6, record 3, Spanish, - tonelada%20m%C3%A9trica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- short ton
1, record 4, English, short%20ton
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ST 2, record 4, English, ST
correct
- st 3, record 4, English, st
correct
- STon 3, record 4, English, STon
correct
- SHTN 2, record 4, English, SHTN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ton 1, record 4, English, ton
correct, see observation
- net ton 4, record 4, English, net%20ton
standardized
- just ton 5, record 4, English, just%20ton
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
2,000 pounds avoirdupois (about 0.9 tonnes). 6, record 4, English, - short%20ton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
ton: either of two formerly standard units for measuring mass: the short ton, used in Canada, the United States, etc., equal to 2,000 pounds (about 907 kg) and the long ton, used in the United Kingdom ... 6, record 4, English, - short%20ton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ton: In a Canadian context, it is unnecessary to include the modifier "short" since, according to the system in use (before the introduction of the metric system), a "ton" is equal to 2,000 lb. 7, record 4, English, - short%20ton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
short ton; net ton: terms standardized by CGSB. 7, record 4, English, - short%20ton
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tonne américaine
1, record 4, French, tonne%20am%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tonne ordinaire 2, record 4, French, tonne%20ordinaire
feminine noun
- tonne courte 3, record 4, French, tonne%20courte
feminine noun, standardized
- tonne nette 4, record 4, French, tonne%20nette
feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de poids équivalant à 20 quintaux ou 2 000 livres. 2, record 4, French, - tonne%20am%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «short ton» dans la source Grand Larousse encyclopédique (GRLAA). 5, record 4, French, - tonne%20am%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonne courte; tonne nette : termes normalisés par l'ONGC. 5, record 4, French, - tonne%20am%C3%A9ricaine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ton américaine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tonelada corta
1, record 4, Spanish, tonelada%20corta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de peso. [...] La tonelada corta [...] equivale a 2000 lb o 907,18 kg. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tonelada%20corta
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tone
1, record 5, English, tone
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each particular shade variation from black to white distinguishable on an aerial (monochromatic) photograph. 2, record 5, English, - tone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tone: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 5, English, - tone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tonalité
1, record 5, French, tonalit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ton 2, record 5, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur des gris (entre noir et blanc), que l'on peut distinguer sur une photo aérienne monochromatique. 3, record 5, French, - tonalit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut être appréciée à l'aide d'une échelle-repère de tonalité. 3, record 5, French, - tonalit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonalité : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 4, record 5, French, - tonalit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Cartografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tono
1, record 5, Spanish, tono
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- whole tone
1, record 6, English, whole%20tone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- whole step 1, record 6, English, whole%20step
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interval of two semitones. 1, record 6, English, - whole%20tone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ton
1, record 6, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance la plus grande entre deux notes conjointes est le ton. 1, record 6, French, - ton
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ton
1, record 7, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression de la sensation visuelle qui a suscité des dénominations de couleurs telles que bleu, vert, jaune, rouge, pourpre, etc. 2, record 7, French, - ton
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Óptica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tono
1, record 7, Spanish, tono
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-02-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Water Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ton
1, record 8, English, ton
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit used in measuring the carrying capacity or burden of a ship [...]. Now, for the purposes of registered tonnage, the space of 100 cubic feet. 1, record 8, English, - ton
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Transport par eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tonneau
1, record 8, French, tonneau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de la capacité de chargement du navire. 1, record 8, French, - tonneau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- long ton
1, record 9, English, long%20ton
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- LT 2, record 9, English, LT
correct
- lt 3, record 9, English, lt
correct
- LTON 2, record 9, English, LTON
correct
- LTon 3, record 9, English, LTon
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- British ton 4, record 9, English, British%20ton
correct
- English ton 5, record 9, English, English%20ton
correct
- ton 6, record 9, English, ton
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- gross ton 7, record 9, English, gross%20ton
correct, standardized
- shipping ton 8, record 9, English, shipping%20ton
- imperial ton 9, record 9, English, imperial%20ton
- ton UK 10, record 9, English, ton%20UK
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British ton, 2,240 pounds (about 1.02 tonnes). 6, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
To distinguish between the two tons, the smaller U.S. ton is called short, while the larger British ton is called long. 11, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
imperial (of a measure or weight): being the British legal standard: belonging to the official British series of weights and measures (the imperial gallon). 12, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
long ton; gross ton: terms standardized by CGSB. 13, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 5 OBS
gross ton: term standardized by the Canadian Pacific Ltd. 13, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 6 OBS
1 metric ton = 0.98421 long ton or English ton; = 1.10231 short ton. 5, record 9, English, - long%20ton
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tonne anglaise
1, record 9, French, tonne%20anglaise
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tonne longue 2, record 9, French, tonne%20longue
correct, feminine noun
- tonne brute 3, record 9, French, tonne%20brute
correct, feminine noun
- longue tonne 4, record 9, French, longue%20tonne
feminine noun
- grosse tonne 4, record 9, French, grosse%20tonne
feminine noun
- tonne forte 5, record 9, French, tonne%20forte
feminine noun, standardized
- tonne impériale 7, record 9, French, tonne%20imp%C3%A9riale
feminine noun
- tonne Washington 8, record 9, French, tonne%20Washington
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de poids de marchandises transportées dans la marine (1 016 kg) utilisée en Grande-Bretagne. 9, record 9, French, - tonne%20anglaise
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonne forte : terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 10, record 9, French, - tonne%20anglaise
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- tonelada larga
1, record 9, Spanish, tonelada%20larga
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- tonelada bruta 2, record 9, Spanish, tonelada%20bruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de peso. [...] La tonelada larga [...] equivale a 2240 lb o 1016,05 kg. 3, record 9, Spanish, - tonelada%20larga
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonelada larga: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 9, Spanish, - tonelada%20larga
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tone
1, record 10, English, tone
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- shade 2, record 10, English, shade
correct, noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relative lightness or darkness of colour. 3, record 10, English, - tone
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colour and tone are closely linked and whether the painting is too dark or too light will depend upon the colors you have used. 4, record 10, English, - tone
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ton
1, record 10, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En peinture, couleur considérée du point de vue de son degré de saturation ou d'intensité lumineuse, allant du plus clair au plus foncé. 2, record 10, French, - ton
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une variation de ton est créée par l'ajout de verts sombres au rouge encore humide. Les deux couleurs se fondent tout en conservant leur caractéristiques pour former une gamme de tons. 3, record 10, French, - ton
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pintura (Artes)
- Pigmentos y colores (Artes)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- tono
1, record 10, Spanish, tono
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tone
1, record 11, English, tone
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each distinguishable shade variation from black to white on imagery. 1, record 11, English, - tone
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tone: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 11, English, - tone
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ton
1, record 11, French, ton
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuance comprise entre le blanc et le noir et utilisée pour la représentation par image. 1, record 11, French, - ton
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ton : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 11, French, - ton
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- tono
1, record 11, Spanish, tono
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matiz distinto del color gris entre el blanco y el negro que se emplea para la representación de imágenes. 1, record 11, Spanish, - tono
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aureate
1, record 12, English, aureate
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of a gold colour. 1, record 12, English, - aureate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- doré
1, record 12, French, dor%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- de ton or 1, record 12, French, de%20ton%20or
correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
D'une couleur semblable à celle de l'or. 1, record 12, French, - dor%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gold-toned
1, record 13, English, gold%2Dtoned
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The brown leather case is adorned with a gold-toned maple leaf. 1, record 13, English, - gold%2Dtoned
Record 13, Key term(s)
- gold toned
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- de ton or
1, record 13, French, de%20ton%20or
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'étui de cuir brun est agrémenté d'une feuille d'érable de ton or. 1, record 13, French, - de%20ton%20or
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- colour
1, record 14, English, colour
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- color 1, record 14, English, color
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The toning or tarnish on coins. 1, record 14, English, - colour
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- couleur
1, record 14, French, couleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- ton 1, record 14, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Apparaît sur les pièces avec le patinage ou la ternissure. 1, record 14, French, - couleur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-03-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- color shade
1, record 15, English, color%20shade
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- colour shade 2, record 15, English, colour%20shade
correct
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 15, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- ton 1, record 15, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1981-04-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Pumps
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
U.S. unit of refrigerating capacity. Equals 12,000 BTU/H. 1, record 16, English, - Ton
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Pompes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité américaine de puissance frigorifique. Égale 12,000 Btu/h. 1, record 16, French, - Ton
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1980-07-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- tone
1, record 17, English, tone
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The color of the image in black-and-white print: warm, cold, sepia, etc. 1, record 17, English, - tone
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couleur de l'image dans un tirage en noir et blanc: chaud, froid, sépia, chamois, etc. 1, record 17, French, - ton
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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