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Record 1 2025-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Air Materiel Maintenance
DEF

An inspection which combines the intent of after flight check and before flight check, carried out when conditions warrant a rapid turn around of specific aircraft.

CONT

Hydraulic reservoir-servicing. Hydraulic levels are checked at layover and higher checks and any time there is reason to suspect fluid loss. The level check is not required on a routine enroute check.

OBS

quick turn-around inspection; AB check: term and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • enroute station stop check

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Maintenance du matériel de l'air
DEF

Vérification qui regroupe les vérifications avant et après-vol et qui est faite lorsque les conditions permettent une remise en œuvre rapide de l'aéronef.

OBS

inspection de rotation accélérée; vérification AB : terme et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

vérification à l'escale : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

vérification entre deux vols; vérification à l'escale : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Environmental Management
CONT

A navy shower is [an expression] used for a water-saving technique that was started in the Navy to help save precious freshwater aboard ships. The basic idea is to hop in the shower, get wet all over, turn off the water while soaping up, and then rinse clean. The small change in routine makes a huge difference : a regular shower can use as much as 60 gallons of water, while a navy shower can check in at about 3 gallons.

OBS

G.I. bath: The abbreviation "G.I." was used in the United States Armed Forces for a man enlisted in the Army.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Gestion environnementale

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Water Supply
  • Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
Universal entry(ies)
7442
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants. Gas maintenance workers check and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by gas distribution companies.

OBS

7442: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Alimentation en eau
  • Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
7442
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Le personnel d'entretien des canalisations d'eau comprend les travailleurs qui entretiennent et réparent l'équipement et les installations d'adduction et de distribution d'eau. Ils travaillent dans des usines de filtration et de distribution d'eau et dans des usines de traitement des eaux usées. Le personnel d'entretien des canalisations de gaz comprend les travailleurs qui vérifient et font l'entretien routinier et les réparations mineures aux installations extérieures et souterraines et aux lignes de distribution de gaz. Ils travaillent dans des entreprises de distribution de gaz.

OBS

7442 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
DEF

A check that is carried out by a series of instructions in a program.

OBS

programmed check; routine check; program check : terms and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association(CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA.

Key term(s)
  • programme check

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Contrôle effectué par une série d'instructions intégrées dans un programme pour s'assurer de son bon fonctionnement en toutes circonstances.

OBS

contrôle programmé; contrôle par programme : termes normalisés par la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Informática
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Seguridad de IT
DEF

Control programado que supervisa un sistema de computadora (ordenador); por ejemplo, detectar y, posiblemente, corregir los errores asociados con la captura de información.

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Record 5 2011-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A programming bug or "error" affecting some computers, arising from the inability of computer software and firmware to process correctly the dates of January 2000 or later owing to the numerical representation of calendar years by the last two digits only (predicted at the time to cause widespread disruption to computer systems).

OBS

Suppose a computer does routine logic checks on whether report dates are valid, by checking if a report's date follows the date for a report the previous year. Such a check will fail when the report for year "00"(interpreted as year zero by the computer) follows year "99. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Bogue de programmation qui a une incidence sur certains ordinateurs dont les logiciels (qui utilisent un système à deux chiffres pour indiquer l'année) ne peuvent reconnaître le changement de siècle.

OBS

bogue de l'an 2000 : Certains auteurs utilisent le mot «bogue» au féminin.

Spanish

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Record 6 2001-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Restaurant Industry (General)
CONT

Almost anyone who has enjoyed a few days of hospital hospitality knows the meal routine :Check off meal selections on a menu slip today, dine tomorrow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Restauration (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Customs and Excise
CONT

By 2005, voluntary, pre-approved permit programs like CANPASS will be available at high-volume land border ports for low-risk travellers. CANPASS holders will have access to dedicated lanes so they can cross the border without routine customs questioning, unless they are stopped for a random check.

OBS

Terminology related to the Customs Action Plan 2000 - 2004 of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Douanes et accise
CONT

D'ici l'an 2005, des programmes de permis avec autorisation préalable, tel le CANPASS, seront accessibles, sur une base volontaire, dans les bureaux à volume élevé à la frontière terrestre, aux voyageurs à faible risque. Les titulaires de permis CANPASS pourront utiliser des voies réservées qui leur permettront de franchir la frontière sans avoir à répondre aux questions d'usage des douanes, sauf s'ils sont interceptés en vue d'un contrôle au hasard.

OBS

Terminologie du Plan d'action des douanes pour 2000 - 2004 de l'Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
CONT

Para el año 2005, los viajeros de bajo riesgo dispondrán de programas voluntarios de permisos con autorización anticipada, como el CANPASS, en las oficinas de gran volumen de la frontera terrestre. Los titulares de permisos CANPASS podrán utilizar las vías reservadas que les permitirán cruzar la frontera sin tener que responder a los interrogatorios aduaneros habituales, salvo que sean interceptados en controles aleatorios.

OBS

Terminología relacionada con el Plan de acción de aduanas 2000 - 2004 de la Agencia Canadiense de Aduanas y Administración Tributaria.

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