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WC [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waist circumference
1, record 1, English, waist%20circumference
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 1, English, WC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- abdominal circumference 3, record 1, English, abdominal%20circumference
see observation, less frequent
- abdomen circumference 4, record 1, English, abdomen%20circumference
see observation, rare
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum [...] circumference [measured] between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus. 5, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waist circumference is a practical tool for evaluating abdominal fat before and during weight loss treatment. By measuring waist circumference, physicians can assess their patient's risk for diseases associated with excess abdominal fat, such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension and CVD [cardiovascular disease]. 6, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some authors prefer to use the term "waist circumference" instead of "abdominal circumference" or "abdomen circumference" because it more accurately indicates the anatomical site of the measurement. 7, record 1, English, - waist%20circumference
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tour de taille
1, record 1, French, tour%20de%20taille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TT 2, record 1, French, TT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- périmètre abdominal 3, record 1, French, p%C3%A9rim%C3%A8tre%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Périmètre mesuré à mi-chemin entre la limite inférieure de la cage thoracique et la crête de l'os iliaque et utilisé comme indicateur de la masse grasse abdominale. 4, record 1, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mesure du tour de taille permet d'identifier un excès de graisse au niveau du ventre. Lorsque le tour de taille est supérieur à 90 cm chez la femme (en dehors de la grossesse) ou 100 cm chez l'homme, on considère qu'il y [a] obésité abdominale. 5, record 1, French, - tour%20de%20taille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weather centre
1, record 2, English, weather%20centre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- weather center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre météorologique
1, record 2, French, centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CM 2, record 2, French, CM
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composante du Service de l'environnement atmosphérique (SEA) chargée, à l'échelle régionale, de préparer les prévisions pour la zone de responsabilité qui lui est assignée ainsi que de fournir un soutien général aux bureaux météorologiques de cette zone. 2, record 2, French, - centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Interior Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- toilet
1, record 3, English, toilet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- washroom 2, record 3, English, washroom
correct
- restroom 3, record 3, English, restroom
correct
- rest room 4, record 3, English, rest%20room
correct
- water closet 5, record 3, English, water%20closet
correct
- privy 5, record 3, English, privy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A room or suite of rooms in a public or semipublic building or a business establishment provided with lavatory, toilet, and other facilities for clients, visitors, or employees' rest or comfort. 6, record 3, English, - toilet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
restroom: term used by Parks Canada. 7, record 3, English, - toilet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Architecture d'intérieurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- toilettes
1, record 3, French, toilettes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- wc 2, record 3, French, wc
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieux d'aisances. 3, record 3, French, - toilettes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toilettes : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 3, French, - toilettes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
toilettes : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 5, record 3, French, - toilettes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Building Elements
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- toilet
1, record 4, English, toilet
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lavatory 2, record 4, English, lavatory
correct
- water closet 3, record 4, English, water%20closet
correct
- W.C. 3, record 4, English, W%2EC%2E
correct
- W.C. 3, record 4, English, W%2EC%2E
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bathroom fixture for defecation and urination consisting of a large porcelain basin usually with a hinge lid and seat and a tank from which running water is flushed to rinse the basin. 2, record 4, English, - toilet
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- toilette
1, record 4, French, toilette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- wc 2, record 4, French, wc
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil sanitaire de réception, puis d'évacuation des déjections naturelles humaines. 2, record 4, French, - toilette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos sanitarios
- Elementos de edificios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- inodoro
1, record 4, Spanish, inodoro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- retrete 1, record 4, Spanish, retrete
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CP 140 Aurora Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment - Maintenance
1, record 5, English, CP%20140%20Aurora%20Aircraft%20Maintenance%20Support%20Equipment%20%2D%20Maintenance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WC: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 5, English, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20Aircraft%20Maintenance%20Support%20Equipment%20%2D%20Maintenance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This is an obsolete title. 2, record 5, English, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20Aircraft%20Maintenance%20Support%20Equipment%20%2D%20Maintenance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- CP 140 Aurora - Matériel de soutien de maintenance d'aéronefs - Maintenance
1, record 5, French, CP%20140%20Aurora%20%2D%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20soutien%20de%20maintenance%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs%20%2D%20Maintenance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WC : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 5, French, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20%2D%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20soutien%20de%20maintenance%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs%20%2D%20Maintenance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce titre est d'usage périmé. 2, record 5, French, - CP%20140%20Aurora%20%2D%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20soutien%20de%20maintenance%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs%20%2D%20Maintenance
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wildcat well
1, record 6, English, wildcat%20well
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- wildcat 2, record 6, English, wildcat
correct
- WC 2, record 6, English, WC
correct, see observation
- WC 2, record 6, English, WC
- wild cat 3, record 6, English, wild%20cat
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well drilled in an area where no oil or gas production exists. 2, record 6, English, - wildcat%20well
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The success ratio in modern drilling has been about one producing well out of nine wildcat wells. Exploratory wells are drilled to extend the boundary of a known producing area in an attempt to discover new pools or define the limits of known reservoirs. 4, record 6, English, - wildcat%20well
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In general, wildcat wells are drilled from mobile, floating vessels (as semisubmersible drilling rigs and drill ships) or from jack-up drilling rigs, while development wells are drilled from platforms. 2, record 6, English, - wildcat%20well
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WC: ... abbreviation ... used in drilling reports. 2, record 6, English, - wildcat%20well
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- forage sauvage
1, record 6, French, forage%20sauvage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- puits sauvage 2, record 6, French, puits%20sauvage
correct, masculine noun
- chat sauvage 3, record 6, French, chat%20sauvage
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forage de reconnaissance sur une structure ou dans une région non encore forée [...] 1, record 6, French, - forage%20sauvage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En jargon de métier, un puits d'exploration en territoire vierge est un «wild cat», un chat sauvage, par opposition aux puits de confirmation et aux puits de développement dans un sous-sol déjà éprouvé. 3, record 6, French, - forage%20sauvage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- poza exploratoria
1, record 6, Spanish, poza%20exploratoria
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-08-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Measurements of Electricity
- Solar Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- peak watt
1, record 7, English, peak%20watt
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- watt peak 2, record 7, English, watt%20peak
correct
- WP 2, record 7, English, WP
correct
- WP 2, record 7, English, WP
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit used for the performance rating of solar electric power systems ... 3, record 7, English, - peak%20watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A system rated at one peak watt will deliver one watt at the specified working under peak solar irradiation ... 3, record 7, English, - peak%20watt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
- Énergie solaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- watt-crête
1, record 7, French, watt%2Dcr%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- watt crête 2, record 7, French, watt%20cr%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
- Wc 3, record 7, French, Wc
correct, masculine noun
- Wc 3, record 7, French, Wc
- Watt crête 3, record 7, French, Watt%20cr%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité indiquant la puissance maximale photovoltaïque sous l'action d'un flux solaire d'un kilowatt par mètre carré. 4, record 7, French, - watt%2Dcr%C3%AAte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coût d'un système à photopiles est généralement rapporté au watt-crête, puissance optimale à 28 degrés C sous un soleil de 1 kw/mètre carré. 5, record 7, French, - watt%2Dcr%C3%AAte
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-06-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wind current
1, record 8, English, wind%20current
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 8, English, WC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- courant venteux
1, record 8, French, courant%20venteux
correct, masculine 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 2000-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tungsten carbide
1, record 9, English, tungsten%20carbide
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 9, English, WC
correct, see observation
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- wolfram carbide 3, record 9, English, wolfram%20carbide
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard, gray powder; insoluble in water; readily attacked by nitric-hydrofluoric acid mixture; melts at 2780°C; used in tools, dies, ceramics, cermets, and wear-resistant mechanical parts, and as an abrasive. 4, record 9, English, - tungsten%20carbide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an extremely hard material, usually crushed tungsten carbide, ...is applied to the outside surfaces of tool joints, drill collars, stabilizers, and other rotary drilling tools in order to minimize wear to these surfaces when they are in contact with the wall of the hole. 5, record 9, English, - tungsten%20carbide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"WC" is a chemical symbol. 6, record 9, English, - tungsten%20carbide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tungsten carbide tooth; tungsten carbide insert. 7, record 9, English, - tungsten%20carbide
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carbure de tungstène
1, record 9, French, carbure%20de%20tungst%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CW 2, record 9, French, CW
correct, see observation
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solide noir très dur [...] Abrasif [...] 2, record 9, French, - carbure%20de%20tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le carbure de tungstène [...] est souvent additionné de carbures de titane et de tantale, le tout aggloméré par du cobalt. [...] Par sa très grande dureté, le carbure de tungstène est particulièrement indiqué pour la fabrication de filières, de buses de sableuse, de fleurets de perforatrices et de marteaux pneumatiques, de guides de frottement de machines-outils, de matrices, etc. 3, record 9, French, - carbure%20de%20tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'outil [...] comporte trois rouleaux dentés [...] munis de dents en carbure de tungstène, matériau choisi, pour son exceptionnelle dureté [...] 4, record 9, French, - carbure%20de%20tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«CW» est un symbole chimique. 5, record 9, French, - carbure%20de%20tungst%C3%A8ne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
- Equipo y herramientas (Explotación minera)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- carburo de tungsteno
1, record 9, Spanish, carburo%20de%20tungsteno
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-04-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- without competition
1, record 10, English, without%20competition
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 10, English, WC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sans concours
1, record 10, French, sans%20concours
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SC 2, record 10, French, SC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Wings Club
1, record 11, English, Wings%20Club
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- WC 1, record 11, English, WC
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Wings Club
1, record 11, French, Wings%20Club
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- WC 1, record 11, French, WC
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- World Concern
1, record 12, English, World%20Concern
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- WC 1, record 12, English, WC
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- World Concern
1, record 12, French, World%20Concern
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- WC 1, record 12, French, WC
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- We Care
1, record 13, English, We%20Care
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 13, English, WC
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individuals interested in deterring teenagers from a life of crime 1, record 13, English, - We%20Care
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- We Care
1, record 13, French, We%20Care
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- WC 2, record 13, French, WC
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Waterfront Center
1, record 14, English, Waterfront%20Center
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- WC 2, record 14, English, WC
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Helps communities develop waterfronts that facilitate economic growth while providing for public access and recreation 1, record 14, English, - Waterfront%20Center
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Waterfront Center
1, record 14, French, Waterfront%20Center
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- WC 2, record 14, French, WC
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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