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CENSUS BUREAU [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Census
- Statistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Census Bureau
1, record 1, English, Census%20Bureau
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Bureau of the Census 2, record 1, English, Bureau%20of%20the%20Census
correct, United States
- U.S. Census Bureau 3, record 1, English, U%2ES%2E%20Census%20Bureau
unofficial, United States
- United States Census Bureau 4, record 1, English, United%20States%20Census%20Bureau
unofficial, United States
- USCB 4, record 1, English, USCB
unofficial, United States
- USCB 4, record 1, English, USCB
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Census Bureau is dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America's people, places, and economy. 5, record 1, English, - Census%20Bureau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
U.S.: United States. 6, record 1, English, - Census%20Bureau
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Recensement
- Statistique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Census Bureau
1, record 1, French, Census%20Bureau
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Bureau of the Census 2, record 1, French, Bureau%20of%20the%20Census
correct, United States
- Bureau du recensement des États-Unis 3, record 1, French, Bureau%20du%20recensement%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
unofficial, United States
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Census Bureau des États-Unis 4, record 1, French, - Census%20Bureau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Bureau of the Census des États-Unis 2, record 1, French, - Census%20Bureau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Censo
- Estadística
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina del Censo
1, record 1, Spanish, Oficina%20del%20Censo
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Postal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- postal area
1, record 2, English, postal%20area
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- postal sector 2, record 2, English, postal%20sector
correct
- postal zone 3, record 2, English, postal%20zone
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ABS [Australian Bureau of Statistics] after each census developed a census geographic area classification known as "postal areas" which approximate the area of those postcodes where people live... 1, record 2, English, - postal%20area
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration postale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- circonscription postale
1, record 2, French, circonscription%20postale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- zone postale 2, record 2, French, zone%20postale
correct, feminine noun
- secteur postal 3, record 2, French, secteur%20postal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant les codes postaux tels que nous les connaissons aujourd’hui, les adresses de la ville [de Montréal] étaient regroupées en «zones postales» ou en «circonscriptions postales». 2, record 2, French, - circonscription%20postale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración de correos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- circunscripción postal
1, record 2, Spanish, circunscripci%C3%B3n%20postal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zona postal 2, record 2, Spanish, zona%20postal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las tres cifras finales [del código postal español] indican la zona postal. Las capitales de provincia y algunas grandes ciudades están divididas en varias zonas postales [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - circunscripci%C3%B3n%20postal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- voting material
1, record 3, English, voting%20material
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In September 2002 and October 2011, the Director of the Bureau of the Census determined that Sacramento County was subject to the minority language requirements of Section 203 of the Federal Voting Rights Act, based on responses to census surveys. As a result of these determinations, Sacramento now provides voting material in Spanish and Chinese. 2, record 3, English, - voting%20material
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matériel de vote
1, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20vote
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un milieu contrôlé est géré et supervisé par le gouvernement. Les organismes électoraux fournissent le matériel de vote et autorisent l'accès. Le scrutin en milieu contrôlé s'appuie sur des méthodes électroniques analogues à celles utilisées pour voter dans un isoloir. 2, record 3, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20vote
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- material de votación
1, record 3, Spanish, material%20de%20votaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Advertising
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- extended market area
1, record 4, English, extended%20market%20area
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EMA 2, record 4, English, EMA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consists of separate groups of adjacent counties or census divisions assigned to a local(central area) television market-the criteria determined by BBM Bureau of Measurement. 1, record 4, English, - extended%20market%20area
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Publicité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de marketing étendue
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20marketing%20%C3%A9tendue
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Computer Graphics
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electrostatic plot
1, record 5, English, electrostatic%20plot
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
County Subdivision Outline Map : A State-based map depicting the boundaries and names of the counties and equivalent entities, county subdivisions,... and places for which the Census Bureau tabulated 1990 census data. These maps are issued as electrostatic plots consisting of only one or a few map sheets for each State... 2, record 5, English, - electrostatic%20plot
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electrostatic plot: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 5, English, - electrostatic%20plot
Record 5, Key term(s)
- electrostatical plot
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Infographie
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tracé électrostatique
1, record 5, French, trac%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'évolution des matériels de restitution devrait favoriser les technologies jet d'encre et électrostatique, le traceur à plumes devant perdre petit à petit l'importance qu'il a actuellement. La fiabilité et la rapidité du tracé électrostatique confère à cette technologie un atout important face aux autres matériels. 2, record 5, French, - trac%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrostatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tracé électrostatique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 5, French, - trac%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrostatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-06-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
1, record 6, English, Bureau%20of%20Economic%20Analysis
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- BEA 1, record 6, English, BEA
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U. S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. The mission is to be the world's most respected producer of economic accounts. BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce. Along with the Census Bureau and STAT-USA, BEA is part of the Department's Economics and Statistics Administration. BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. To do this, BEA collects source data, conducts research and analysis, develops and implements estimation methodologies, and disseminates statistics to the public. 1, record 6, English, - Bureau%20of%20Economic%20Analysis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Économique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20of%20Economic%20Analysis
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BEA 1, record 6, French, BEA
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Informatics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Beyond 20/20 Inc.
1, record 7, English, Beyond%2020%2F20%20Inc%2E
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Ivation Datasystems Inc. 1, record 7, English, Ivation%20Datasystems%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Beyond 20/20 Inc. was formed in 1987 under the name Ivation Datasystems Inc. as a consulting firm. The company's founding partners all highly experienced in the field of socioeconomic computing soon recognized the need for innovative, easy-to-use software tools capable of disseminating and manipulating multidimensional data. Today, in addition to being the world's leading producer of data-dissemination software, Beyond 20/20 Inc. also provides consulting services to support its product family : start-up assistance, project management, custom development, and even turnkey data product development. Through long-term consulting relationships with customers such as Human Resources and Development Canada, the U. S. Census Bureau, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD), Beyond 20/20 is a true provider of full-service data solutions. 2, record 7, English, - Beyond%2020%2F20%20Inc%2E
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Beyond 20/20 Inc.
1, record 7, French, Beyond%2020%2F20%20Inc%2E
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Ivation Datasystems Inc. 1, record 7, French, Ivation%20Datasystems%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Urban Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- central city
1, record 8, English, central%20city
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- main city 2, record 8, English, main%20city
- central town 3, record 8, English, central%20town
- major centre 3, record 8, English, major%20centre
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The largest municipality in a metropolitan area. 4, record 8, English, - central%20city
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
As defined by the Bureau of the Census in 1960, the largest city in any standard metropolitan statistical area(SMSA). 5, record 8, English, - central%20city
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Central city. Not to be confused with "core" or "slum area." 4, record 8, English, - central%20city
Record 8, Key term(s)
- major center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Développement urbain
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ville-centre
1, record 8, French, ville%2Dcentre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ville centre 2, record 8, French, ville%20centre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus qu'une simple coopération, les relations de la ville centre avec ses villages satellites relève bien souvent d'un véritable lien de dépendance pour les plus petites. C'est cette relation très forte qui fait que la diversité communale ne conduit pas à l'éclatement du territoire, mais le fait rentrer dans une logique de système au maillage très serré. 2, record 8, French, - ville%2Dcentre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des villes(-)centres. 3, record 8, French, - ville%2Dcentre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-02-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- small town
1, record 9, English, small%20town
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- small city 2, record 9, English, small%20city
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As defined in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, any town, village, or city with a population of not more than 10, 000 according to the most recent available data compiled to the U. S. Bureau of the Census. 1, record 9, English, - small%20town
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Note that the concept of "small town" may vary in size from one country to another. 3, record 9, English, - small%20town
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- petite ville
1, record 9, French, petite%20ville
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la hiérarchie des agglomérations urbaines, ville de 10 000 à 50 000 habitants. 2, record 9, French, - petite%20ville
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La notion de «petite ville» peut varier d'un pays à un autre quant à l'importance de sa population. 3, record 9, French, - petite%20ville
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Urbanismo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- pequeña ciudad
1, record 9, Spanish, peque%C3%B1a%20ciudad
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Statistics
- Census
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- International Statistical Programs Center
1, record 10, English, International%20Statistical%20Programs%20Center
United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ISPC 1, record 10, English, ISPC
United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Of the] U. S. Census Bureau. 1, record 10, English, - International%20Statistical%20Programs%20Center
Record 10, Key term(s)
- US Census Bureau International Statistical Programs Center
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Statistique
- Recensement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Centre international de programmes statistiques
1, record 10, French, Centre%20international%20de%20programmes%20statistiques
masculine noun, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du Bureau de recensement des États-Unis. 1, record 10, French, - Centre%20international%20de%20programmes%20statistiques
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Centre international de programmes statistiques du Bureau de recensement des États-Unis
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Estadística
- Censo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Internacional de Programas de Estadística
1, record 10, Spanish, Centro%20Internacional%20de%20Programas%20de%20Estad%C3%ADstica
masculine noun, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ISPC 1, record 10, Spanish, ISPC
masculine noun, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. 1, record 10, Spanish, - Centro%20Internacional%20de%20Programas%20de%20Estad%C3%ADstica
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Centro Internacional de Programas de Estadística de la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Statistical Surveys
- Census
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- COBOL Census Tabulation System 1, record 11, English, COBOL%20Census%20Tabulation%20System
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- COCENTS 1, record 11, English, COCENTS
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United States Bureau of the Census. 1, record 11, English, - COBOL%20Census%20Tabulation%20System
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Census Tabulation System
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Recensement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Système COBOL de tabulation des données des recensements
1, record 11, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20COBOL%20de%20tabulation%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20recensements
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- COCENTS 1, record 11, French, COCENTS
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Système de tabulation des données des recensements
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Encuestas estadísticas
- Censo
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema COBOL de tabulación censal
1, record 11, Spanish, Sistema%20COBOL%20de%20tabulaci%C3%B3n%20censal
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COCENTS 1, record 11, Spanish, COCENTS
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Sistema de tabulación censal
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