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FUNCTIONAL PRACTICE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- arithmetic predicate
1, record 1, English, arithmetic%20predicate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, arithmetic predicates describe a functional dependency between attribute values in an already bound domain. 2, record 1, English, - arithmetic%20predicate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Mathématiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prédicat arithmétique
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9dicat%20arithm%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Il est possible de] représenter des quantités numériques [...] liées à des faits. On peut utiliser des prédicats arithmétiques pour comparer ces quantités. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9dicat%20arithm%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Matemáticas
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicado aritmético
1, record 1, Spanish, predicado%20aritm%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Commercial Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Commercial Law Section
1, record 2, English, Commercial%20Law%20Section
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CLS 1, record 2, English, CLS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2009, the BRLP [Business and Regulatory Law Portfolio] re-established the CLS to assist the Portfolio ADM [assistant deputy minister], who is responsible for the functional coordination of the practice of commercial law across the Department [of Justice]. The CLS is a specialized headquarters unit serving the Department and is the focal point for functional coordination, advice and strategic direction in commercial law. On a limited number of files, the CLS renders its services on a cost recovery basis. For the purposes of the Section, commercial law is broadly defined to include bankruptcy, commercial, communications, competition, contract, corporate, procurement, intellectual property, technology and real property laws, and business law in general. 1, record 2, English, - Commercial%20Law%20Section
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit commercial
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Section du droit commercial
1, record 2, French, Section%20du%20droit%20commercial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SDC 1, record 2, French, SDC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2009, le PDADR [Portefeuille du droit des affaires et du droit réglementaire] a rétabli la SDC pour aider le SMA [sous‑ministre adjoint] du Portefeuille, responsable d'assurer la coordination fonctionnelle de la pratique du droit commercial dans tout le [ministère de la Justice]. La SDC est une unité spécialisée de l'administration centrale qui dessert le Ministère et qui est au centre de la coordination fonctionnelle, de la prestation de conseils et de l'orientation stratégique en matière de droit commercial. Dans un nombre restreint de dossiers, la SDC fournit ses services en mode de recouvrement des coûts. Pour les besoins de la Section, le droit commercial comprend globalement le droit de la faillite, du commerce, des communications, de la concurrence, des obligations contractuelles, des sociétés, de l'approvisionnement, de la propriété intellectuelle et de la technologie, ainsi que le droit immobilier et le droit commercial en général. 1, record 2, French, - Section%20du%20droit%20commercial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CBDC 2, record 3, English, CBDC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Board Diversity Council(CBDC) is the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada's boards through research, network building, board training and best practice education. The Council' s definition [of diversity] expands the traditional board definition of industry experience, management experience, functional area of expertise, education, geography and age to also include women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexualities] community. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The CBDC’s mandate is] to conduct research on the progress of diversity on Canada’s corporate boards; to provide excellence in governance education programming to build a greater pipeline of highly-skilled diverse board candidates; to educate CBDC members and the governance community on board diversity best practices and principles [and] to build a robust network of business leaders committed to diversity including top professionals who reflect Canada’s diversity. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CBDC 2, record 3, French, CBDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien pour la diversité administrative 3, record 3, French, Conseil%20canadien%20pour%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20administrative
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 3, French, CCDA
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 3, French, CCDA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Conseil pour la diversité administrative du Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Canadiense para la Diversidad Administrativa
1, record 3, Spanish, Consejo%20Canadiense%20para%20la%20Diversidad%20Administrativa
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Sociology of Work
- Public Service
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- horizontal engagement
1, record 4, English, horizontal%20engagement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An engagement across the public service using existing functional groups and communities of practice. 1, record 4, English, - horizontal%20engagement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horizontal engagement: term used in the context of the Blueprint 2020 vision of the Government of Canada. 2, record 4, English, - horizontal%20engagement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Sociologie du travail
- Fonction publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mobilisation horizontale
1, record 4, French, mobilisation%20horizontale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mobilisation à l'échelle de la fonction publique qui fait appel aux groupes fonctionnels et aux communautés de pratique. 1, record 4, French, - mobilisation%20horizontale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobilisation horizontale : terme utilisé dans le contexte de la vision pour Objectif 2020 du gouvernement du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - mobilisation%20horizontale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Patents (Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- functional limitation
1, record 5, English, functional%20limitation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional limitations must always be considered from the perspective of the person skilled in the art, with the question to be asked being : can the person skilled in the art practice, in view of the description, the full breadth of the claimed invention without recourse to undue experimentation or inventive ingenuity? 1, record 5, English, - functional%20limitation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Brevets d'invention (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- limite fonctionnelle
1, record 5, French, limite%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les limites fonctionnelles doivent toujours être considérées du point de vue de la personne versée dans l’art. C’est pourquoi il faut se demander si la personne versée dans l’art peut réaliser l’ensemble de l’invention telle que revendiquée, à la lumière de la description [...] 1, record 5, French, - limite%20fonctionnelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2012-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Work
- Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- community of practice
1, record 6, English, community%20of%20practice
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Those who share a specific concern or personal interest(such as learning) may decide to work informally together, even with those in other functional communities, in what is known as a community of practice. 2, record 6, English, - community%20of%20practice
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
community of practice: term used at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 3, record 6, English, - community%20of%20practice
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie du travail
- Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- communauté de pratique
1, record 6, French, communaut%C3%A9%20de%20pratique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ceux qui partagent une préoccupation particulière ou un intérêt personnel (tel que pour l'apprentissage) peuvent décider de travailler ensemble de façon informelle, et même conjointement avec d'autres collectivités fonctionnelles pour former ce qui s'appelle une communauté de pratique. 2, record 6, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20de%20pratique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
communauté de pratique : terme en usage à Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 3, record 6, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20de%20pratique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional fitness
1, record 7, English, functional%20fitness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- physical functioning 2, record 7, English, physical%20functioning
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to perform daily activities with ease. 3, record 7, English, - functional%20fitness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... researches show that a regular practice of physical exercise [or] activity decreases the age-related declines in both physiological status and functional fitness. 4, record 7, English, - functional%20fitness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capacité physique fonctionnelle
1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20physique%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CPF 1, record 7, French, CPF
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capacité physique [requise] pour exécuter des activités quotidiennes normales de manière sûre et indépendante sans signes de fatigue excessive. 1, record 7, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20physique%20fonctionnelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il ressort de ces études que la pratique régulière d’exercice [ou d']activité physique réduit des déclins liés à l’âge, tant sur le plan physiologique que sur celui de la capacité physique fonctionnelle. 1, record 7, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20physique%20fonctionnelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- horizontal risk
1, record 8, English, horizontal%20risk
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, the risk assessment and response to risk would be considered in developing local business plans at the activity, division or regional level. These plans would then be considered at the corporate level, and significant risks(horizontal ou high-impact risks) would be incorporated into the appropriate corporate business, functional or operational plan. 2, record 8, English, - horizontal%20risk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- risque horizontal
1, record 8, French, risque%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la pratique, l'évaluation du risque et la réponse au risque sont considérées au moment d'élaborer les plans d'activités au niveau d'une activité, d'une division, ou d'une région. Ces plans sont ensuite examinés au niveau de toute l'organisation, et les risques appréciables (risques horizontaux ou à forte incidence) sont incorporés au plan d'activités, au plan fonctionnel ou au plan d'exploitation qui convient. 2, record 8, French, - risque%20horizontal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-02-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- aquator
1, record 9, English, aquator
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Aquator 2, record 9, English, Aquator
correct, trademark
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric with a soft, cotton like feel used for sportswear and developed by DuPont. 2, record 9, English, - aquator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fashionable and functional yoga bootcut pant made from Aquator fabric, combining tactel, cotton and lycra. This unique fabric ensures comfort and dryness throughout your practice. 3, record 9, English, - aquator
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aquator
1, record 9, French, aquator
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Aquator 2, record 9, French, Aquator
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Tissu de] construction maille ou chaîne et trame [avec] double face en coton et Tactel et dont la face en Tactel véhicule la transpiration vers l'extérieur et la face en coton diffuse l'humidité et accélère le temps d'évaporation du tissu. 3, record 9, French, - aquator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ce] tissu résistant aux intempéries, mis au point par DuPont, [...] conjugue les propriétés des fibres de DuPont ; Lycra pour l'élasticité, Cordura pour la résistance à l'abrasion, Tactel pour ses aspects esthétiques, Coolmax pour son confort climatique, Supplex pour la douceur du coton. Flexible et léger avec d'exceptionnelles qualités d'élasticité, Aquator est perméable, mais protège de l'eau et du vent. 4, record 9, French, - aquator
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- high-impact risk
1, record 10, English, high%2Dimpact%20risk
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, the risk assessment and response to risk would be considered in developing local business plans at the activity, division or regional level. These plans would then be considered at the corporate level, and significant risks(horizontal ou high-impact risks) would be incorporated into the appropriate corporate business, functional or operational plan. 1, record 10, English, - high%2Dimpact%20risk
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- risque ayant des conséquences graves
1, record 10, French, risque%20ayant%20des%20cons%C3%A9quences%20graves
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la pratique, l'évaluation du risque et la réponse au risque sont considérées au moment d'élaborer les plans d'activités au niveau d'une activité, d'une division, ou d'une région. Ces plans sont ensuite examinés au niveau de toute l'organisation, et les risques appréciables (risques horizontaux ou à forte incidence) sont incorporés au plan d'activités, au plan fonctionnel ou au plan d'exploitation qui convient. 1, record 10, French, - risque%20ayant%20des%20cons%C3%A9quences%20graves
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- high-impact risk
1, record 11, English, high%2Dimpact%20risk
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, the risk assessment and response to risk would be considered in developing local business plans at the activity, division or regional level. These plans would then be considered at the corporate level, and significant risks(horizontal ou high-impact risks) would be incorporated into the appropriate corporate business, functional or operational plan. 1, record 11, English, - high%2Dimpact%20risk
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- risque à forte incidence
1, record 11, French, risque%20%C3%A0%20forte%20incidence
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la pratique, l'évaluation du risque et la réponse au risque sont considérées au moment d'élaborer les plans d'activités au niveau d'une activité, d'une division, ou d'une région. Ces plans sont ensuite examinés au niveau de toute l'organisation, et les risques appréciables (risques horizontaux ou à forte incidence) sont incorporés au plan d'activités, au plan fonctionnel ou au plan d'exploitation qui convient. 1, record 11, French, - risque%20%C3%A0%20forte%20incidence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- response to risk
1, record 12, English, response%20to%20risk
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In practice, the risk assessment and response to risk would be considered in developing local business plans at the activity, division or regional level. These plans would then be considered at the corporate level, and significant risks(horizontal ou high-impact risks) would be incorporated into the appropriate corporate business, functional or operational plan. 1, record 12, English, - response%20to%20risk
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réponse au risque
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9ponse%20au%20risque
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la pratique, l'évaluation du risque et la réponse au risque sont considérées au moment d'élaborer les plans d'activités au niveau d'une activité, d'une division, ou d'une région. Ces plans sont ensuite examinés au niveau de toute l'organisation, et les risques appréciables (risques horizontaux ou à forte incidence) sont incorporés au plan d'activités, au plan fonctionnel ou au plan d'exploitation qui convient. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9ponse%20au%20risque
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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