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CRITERION SUCCESS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- criterion for success
1, record 1, English, criterion%20for%20success
correct, see observation, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measurable criterion used to determine if a desired end-state has been achieved. 1, record 1, English, - criterion%20for%20success
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Criteria for success are defined by a commander during mission analysis. 1, record 1, English, - criterion%20for%20success
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
criterion for success : designation usually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - criterion%20for%20success
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
criterion for success : The plural forms are "criteria for success" and "criterions for success. " 2, record 1, English, - criterion%20for%20success
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
criterion for success : The plural form of this designation(criteria for success) and the definition are officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - criterion%20for%20success
Record 1, Key term(s)
- criteria for success
- criterions for success
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- critère de succès
1, record 1, French, crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Critère mesurable utilisé pour déterminer si l'état final souhaité est atteint. 1, record 1, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les critères de succès sont définis par un commandant pendant l'analyse de la mission. 1, record 1, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
critère de succès : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
critère de succès : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record 1, Key term(s)
- critères de succès
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- success criterion
1, record 2, English, success%20criterion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A criterion by which a guideline is judged to be achieved and that determines conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). 2, record 2, English, - success%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For each guideline, testable success criteria are provided to allow WCAG [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines] 2.0 to be used where requirements and conformance testing are necessary such as in design specification, purchasing, regulation, and contractual agreements. 3, record 2, English, - success%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
success criteria; success criterions: plural forms. 2, record 2, English, - success%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
success criterion : designation usually used in the plural. 2, record 2, English, - success%20criterion
Record 2, Key term(s)
- success criteria
- success criterions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- critère de succès
1, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Critère par lequel une règle est jugée d'être atteinte et qui détermine la conformité aux Règles pour l'accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG). 2, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des critères de succès testables sont fournis pour chaque règle afin de permettre l'utilisation des WCAG [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines] 2.0 là où des exigences et des tests de conformité sont nécessaires, notamment pour la spécification de conception, l'achat, la réglementation et les accords contractuels. 1, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critère de succès : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20succ%C3%A8s
Record 2, Key term(s)
- critères de succès
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermal smoothing
1, record 3, English, thermal%20smoothing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Improved uniformity of the laser for-al spot profile is a necessary criterion for the success of high intensity laser fusion and to improve the quality of data from moderate intensity laser driven shock experiments in solids. Recently developed laser smoothing techniques rely on both temporal smoothing and thermal smoothing to produce uniform ablation pressures on the target surface. Thermal smoothing is not effective during the low intensity portion of a laser pulse and the resultant shock structure mirrors the residual laser nonuniformities. The impact of the first(nonuniform) shock can be diminished by using foam layers, a precursor flash, shallow angles of incidence, and by adiabatically compressing the target with a temporally long, slowly rising laser pulse. 1, record 3, English, - thermal%20smoothing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lissage thermique
1, record 3, French, lissage%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il faut au départ et au cours de l'impulsion réaliser une interface aussi régulière que possible. Les irrégularités restantes ne pourront être qu'amplifiées au cours du temps (d'autres effets comme le lissage thermique viennent un peu atténuer le propos). 1, record 3, French, - lissage%20thermique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CD-ROM encyclopedia
1, record 4, English, CD%2DROM%20encyclopedia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- electronic encyclopedia 2, record 4, English, electronic%20encyclopedia
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These days more encyclopedias are sold in CD-ROM format than in paper. All contain numerous text articles, interactive timelines, maps, pictures, sound and video clips, animations, and tools for conducting key word searches. The most important feature of an electronic encyclopedia is the breadth and depth of information it contains and its suitability to your student's age and interests. The next most important criterion is its ability to search quickly and to cross-reference easily. Examine the quality of the text itself. An encyclopedia's text is more important to your child's success than its multimedia sparkle and flash. 2, record 4, English, - CD%2DROM%20encyclopedia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Remember that the electronic encyclopedia is a tool to be used and a resource to be enjoyed. Have fun! Make the CD-ROM an everyday part of life. 3, record 4, English, - CD%2DROM%20encyclopedia
Record 4, Key term(s)
- CD ROM encyclopedia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- encyclopédie sur CD-ROM
1, record 4, French, encyclop%C3%A9die%20sur%20CD%2DROM
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- encyclopédie électronique 2, record 4, French, encyclop%C3%A9die%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, il est intéressant de constater que l'encyclopédie sur CD-ROM est de plus en plus populaire. Les chiffres de Britannica sont confidentiels, affirme ZDNet, mais le cybermédia indique qu'en France, les ventes papier de l'Encyclopeadia Universalis (contrôlée à 50% par Britannica) diminuent au profit de celles du CD-ROM. 1, record 4, French, - encyclop%C3%A9die%20sur%20CD%2DROM
Record 4, Key term(s)
- encyclopédie sur CD ROM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- enciclopedia en CD-ROM
1, record 4, Spanish, enciclopedia%20en%20CD%2DROM
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-10-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Continuing Education
- Training of Personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- criterion referenced instruction
1, record 5, English, criterion%20referenced%20instruction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CRI 1, record 5, English, CRI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Criterion referenced instruction(CRI). A form of competency-based training developed by Bob Mager & Peter Pipe, USA. Success is based on a learner demonstrating their attainment of the objectives, not on their ranking against peers. Assessment of objectives typically occurs throughout a course. 2, record 5, English, - criterion%20referenced%20instruction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Éducation permanente
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- enseignement référencé par critères
1, record 5, French, enseignement%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9renc%C3%A9%20par%20crit%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une méthode pédagogique éprouvée, le C.R.I. Criterium Referenced Instruction (enseignement référencé par critères) qui est particulièrement adaptée à la pédagogie des adultes. 2, record 5, French, - enseignement%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9renc%C3%A9%20par%20crit%C3%A8res
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-05-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- predictor
1, record 6, English, predictor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In relation to tests or selection tools, the predictor is that which forecasts success on the criterion measure. For example, the score on a typing test supposedly predicts success as a typist. 1, record 6, English, - predictor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- variable explicative
1, record 6, French, variable%20explicative
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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