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FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE [42 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language (General)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

In opposition to Chomsky, who(as I noted) pays little attention to how his derivations might be realized by an individual speaker operating under "real-world" constraints, Bresnan and her colleagues have fashioned a perspective designed to illuminate how an individual will perceive or produce language. In her lexical-functional theory, there is no transformational component. The information traditionally embedded in the syntactic components is now placed in the individual' s lexicon-one's knowledge of specific words. Lexical-functional grammar provides each sentence with two structures : a constituent structure, which is similar to a surface structure(or phrase-marker tree) in the standard theory of Chomsky; and a functional structure, which includes all the grammatical relations relevant to the semantic interpretation of the sentence. The functional structure is generated by annotated phrase-structure rules working in conjunction with lexical entries for the various morphemes in a sentence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Grammaire qui introduit dans un modèle authentiquement linguistique des procédés de gestion dynamique des structures issues de l'informatique. (Technique et Science Informatiques 5, 2, 1986, 111).

OBS

Grammaire lexicale-fonctionnelle, appelée parfois grammaire d'unification.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

A web integrator is a professional specializing in web development. [They integrate] images, texts or videos into a website. Working with the graphic designer, their role is to transform graphic ideas into a functional web structure.

OBS

web integrator: The Translation Bureau recommends in its revised 2013 Linguistic Recommendation that "web" not be capitalized when it is part of a compound, whether the compound is written as two words or one, with or without a hyphen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

L'intégrateur Web est chargé d'intégrer les éléments visuels dans les pages d'un site web pour créer une interface harmonieuse, lisible et facilement navigable. Il a de solides connaissances des langages de programmation pour pouvoir afficher le plus fidèlement possible le design graphique sur tous types de navigateurs et tailles d'écrans.

OBS

intégrateur Web; intégratrice Web : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2013 la majuscule initiale lorsque «Web» est employé après un nom qu'il qualifie. Il est toujours invariable.

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
CONT

Perfluoroalkyl substances are fully fluorinated(perfluoro-) alkane(carbon-chain) molecules. Their basic chemical structure is a chain(or tail) of two or more carbon atoms with a charged functional group(or head) attached at one end. The functional groups commonly are carboxylates or sulfonates...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
CONT

On donne le nom «substance perfluoroalkylée» [...] à une molécule pour laquelle l'ensemble des atomes d'hydrogène de la chaîne carbonée sont [remplacés] par des atomes de fluor.

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
  • Urban Sociology
CONT

A deep understanding of urban functions is the basis for the optimization of [an] urban structure and for the sustainable development of urban space.... Cities are giant, complex systems, composed of different functional areas that involve various types of urban land..., such as residential areas, commercial areas, and industrial areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
  • Sociologie urbaine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planificación urbana
  • Sociología urbana
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Record 5 2023-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Culture (General)
  • Language
CONT

Cultural discontinuity refers to the lack of cohesion between two or more cultures. Upon entry into school, differences in the functional use of language among culturally and linguistically diverse children have been found to account for the discontinuity they experience. Because children come to school socialized to language in culture-specific ways, the discourse structure and communication styles used by many children from culturally and linguistically diverse populations is incongruent with that of the teacher's style of interaction. This discontinuity between home and school language socialization patterns can have a negative impact on academic achievement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie
  • Pédagogie
  • Culture (Généralités)
  • Linguistique

Spanish

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Record 6 2022-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Operations (General)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
CONT

Computer-based management systems(CMS) are characterized by a number of attributes :functional structure, data basis, technical tools, as well as the organization and implementation of design and efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
  • Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
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Record 7 2019-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personal Esthetics
  • Genitourinary Tract
CONT

"Vaginal rejuvenation"... is an umbrella term used to describe a range of aesthetic and functional procedures that correct and restore the optimal structure of the vagina and surrounding tissues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
  • Appareil génito-urinaire
DEF

Intervention chirurgicale ou non chirurgicale qui vise à modifier le vagin et les tissus environnants dans un but esthétique ou fonctionnel.

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Surgery
DEF

A new organ ... which is developed [in vitro] from a patient’s own cells.

CONT

... scientists place the patient's own(autologous) cells on a bioresorbable scaffold which provides shape and structure. The resulting neo-organ or neo-tissue is implanted by a surgeon into the patient where it harnesses the body's ability to regenerate and becomes functional. The bioresorbable scaffold dissolves like sutures.

Key term(s)
  • neo organ

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Organoïde créé in vitro et implanté en intrapéritonéal.

CONT

Les cellules extraites d'une biopsie sont cultivées dans une matrice tridimensionnelle qui permet de reconstituer in vitro un néo-organe dans le but d'une réimplantation chez un patient en attente de cette greffe. Ce type de technique est actuellement mis en œuvre ou développé pour la peau, les os et le cartilage.

Key term(s)
  • néo organe

Spanish

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Record 9 2013-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
CONT

As a rule, the structures formed as a result of regeneration are duplicates of the original structures and possess all their functional characteristics. Under some circumstances, however, the regenerate may be of a different type than the original structure.

OBS

regeneration: The process occurring in some animals by which a part of the body which has been lost may be restored ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Produit d'une régénération.

CONT

Le déclenchement de la régénération caudale et les facteurs d'organisation du régénérat de queue ont fait l'objet d'un travail important chez les Nereidae.

Spanish

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Record 10 2013-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
  • Electronics and Informatics
  • Medicine and Health
  • Industries
DEF

An array of nanosized objects, especially one of nanosized spots that have unusual optical characteristics.

CONT

By orienting and networking such wires, nano-circuitry can potentially be created, which may be of value in the computer industry. The nanostructures can also be incorporated into coatings with optical, electric, magnetic, catalytic, or enzymatic moieties as functional units. A nanoarray is a nanoscale or microscale ordered arrangement of nanotemplates and/or nanostructures. A nanoarray, therefore comprises an ordered array of nanostructures. A nanoarray can have any type of long range packing symmetry, including 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-fold packing symmetry. The nanoarray can be a one-dimensional structure, a two-dimensional array, or a three-dimensional array. In a specific embodiment, where the nanoparticles are dielectrics, a three-dimensional nanoarray can be a photonic bandgap crystal. Optimal conditions for assembly and crystallization of a nanoarray... are easily determined by routine experimentation, such as by changing each variable individually and monitoring formation of the appropriate products.

CONT

We examine how synthetic dynamic nanostructured surfaces control the attachment of pathogenic biofilms. The parameters governing long-range patterning of bacteria on high-aspect-ratio (HAR) nanoarrays are combinatorially elucidated, and we discover that sufficiently low effective stiffness of these HAR arrays mechanoselectively inhibits ~40% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm attachment. Inspired by the active echinoderm skin, we design and fabricate externally actuated dynamic elastomer surfaces with active surface microtopography.

Key term(s)
  • nano-array

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques, physique et sciences naturelles
  • Électronique et informatique
  • Médecine et santé
  • Industries
CONT

Cette invention concerne des nanomodèles, des nanostructures, des nanoréseaux et des nanodispositifs produits à partir de polypeptides de chaperonine mutés et du type sauvage, et concerne également des procédés de production de ces compositions, des procédés d'utilisation de ces compositions et des polypeptides de chaperonine spécifiques pouvant être utilisés pour produire ces compositions.

Key term(s)
  • nano-réseau

Spanish

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Record 11 - external organization data 2013-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

Postulated accidents, or natural forces, and resulting conditions for which the confinement structure, systems, components and equipment must meet their functional goals.

CONT

Perform design basis accident analysis for CANDU reactors on heat transport, containment and moderator systems using state of the art computer codes.

OBS

design basis accident; DBA: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • design-basis accident

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Accident hypothétique à prendre en compte pour le dimensionnement des bâtiments, structures et équipements d'une installation nucléaire.

CONT

À l'aide de codes informatiques de pointe, réaliser l'analyse de la sûreté des réacteurs CANDU en ce qui touche le circuit primaire, l'enceinte et le circuit modérateur en fonction des accidents de référence.

OBS

accident de référence : Selon l'Arrêté du 30 novembre 1989 relatif à l'enrichissement de la terminologie de l'ingénierie nucléaire, ce terme est à éviter.

OBS

accident de dimensionnement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 12 2013-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

The logical structure and functional characteristics of a computer, including the interrelationships among its hardware and software components.

OBS

computer architecture: term standardized by CSA and ISO/IEC.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)
DEF

Structure logique et caractéristiques fonctionnelles d'un ordinateur, ainsi que les interrelations de ses composants matériels et logiciels.

OBS

architecture d'ordinateur : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO/CEI.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclo de vida (Informática)
DEF

Estructura lógica y características funcionales de un computador, incluyen chips interrelacionados a través de sus componentes de hardware y software.

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Record 13 2012-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The association of several protein monomers into a larger unit; the monomers are held together by the same forces that create secondary and tertiary structure, hydrophobic bonding being the most important.

CONT

The quaternary structure describes the way in which certain, complex, usually intracellular enzymes consist of a number of polypeptide chains associated by means of secondary forces to form multi-subunit enzymes.... Evaluation of the functional significance of the quaternary structure is an important part of fundamental studies on the catalytic properties of enzymes. In some enzymes, which exhibit allosteric properties, the main correlations between subunit interactions and enzyme activity are generally understood. However in many other enzymes considerably less is known about the occurrence of subunit interactions or the significance of the oligomeric structure.

OBS

For example, hemoglobin, A, [alpha subscript 2 beta subscript 2], is composed of two alpha monomers and two beta monomers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Façon caractéristique dont les chaînes polypeptidiques s'assemblent les unes aux autres dans la conformation native des protéines oligomériques.

CONT

Contrairement aux structures primaire, secondaire ou tertiaire qui contiennent une seule chaîne polypeptidique, la structure quaternaire implique deux ou plusieurs chaînes. Ces chaînes sont ou ne sont pas identiques, mais dans les deux cas elles sont reliées par des liaisons faibles (non convalentes). [...] Le maintien d'une protéine dans une structure tertiaire et quaternaire déterminée est essentiel pour son activité biologique (enzymatique par exemple).

OBS

Cet ensemble n'est pas une organisation immuable : c'est un état d'équilibre entre l'association et la dissociation partielle des chaînes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Nivel de estructura proteínica en el que varias moléculas individuales se unen y forman una agrupación funcional.

OBS

El ejemplo clásico lo constituye la hemoglobina, un complejo de cuatro unidades.

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Record 14 2012-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
DEF

Any change, addition, or modification in construction that involves a change in structure.

DEF

Changing the plan, form, or style of a structure to correct functional or economic deficiencies.

CONT

Existing home remodeling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
DEF

Modification, par exemple la surélévation, d'une ou plusieurs parties d'un édifice existant pour leur donner une autre vocation ou en changer l'aspect.

Spanish

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Record 15 2011-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

[A] functional group of carboxylic acids.

CONT

All... amino acids... except proline have as common denominators a free carboxyl group and a free unsubstituted amino group on the [alpha] carbon atom. They differ from each other in the structure of their distinctive side chains, called the R groups.... The characteristic organic reactions of amino acids are those of their functional groups, i. e., the carboxyl groups, the [alpha] amino groups, and the functional groups present in the different side chains.... The carboxyl groups of all amino acids undergo well-known organic reactions leading to the formation of amides, esters, and acid halides.... Esterification of amino acids with ethanol or benzyl alcohol is often used as a means of protecting the carboxyl group of amino acids in the chemical synthesis of peptides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Radical fonctionnel monovalent -COOH des acides organiques, dits acides carboxyliques, se composant des groupes carbonyle CO et hydroxyle -OH, qui s'influencent réciproquement jusqu'à perdre leur individualité.

CONT

La structure des acides aminés conditionne le repliement des protéines. Dans un acide aminé isolé, quatre groupes chimiques sont liés à un atome de carbone central, le carbone alpha; ces groupes sont un groupe amine NH2, un groupe carboxyle (COOH), un atome d'hydrogène et une chaîne latérale (notée R). Les 20 acides aminés ne diffèrent que par leur chaîne latérale. Dans une protéine, le groupe aminé d'un acide aminé est lié au groupe carboxyle de l'acide aminé suivant (avec élimination d'une molécule d'eau), formant ainsi une liaison peptidique. La mise en commun des électrons (leur délocalisation) entre les atomes d'azote, de carbone et d'oxygène empêche les protéines de tourner librement autour des liaisons peptidiques; chaque unité peptidique définit un plan rigide et les protéines ne peuvent se replier que par rotation autour des liaisons avec le carbone alpha.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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Record 16 2010-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organization Planning
DEF

A mixed organizational structure characterized by dual managerial responsibility and authority in which each employee reports to a project manager and to a functional manager.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planification d'organisation
DEF

Structure d'organisation hybride dans laquelle le personnel est assujetti à une dualité d'autorité et de responsabilité répartie entre des services fonctionnels, d'une part, et des directeurs de projets, d'autre part.

Spanish

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Record 17 2009-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
DEF

Functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system.

CONT

Decompensation may occur due to fatigue, stress, illness, or old age. When a system is compensated, it is able to function despite stressors or defects. Decompensation describes an inability to compensate for these deficiencies. [...] For example, cardiac decompensation may refer to the failure of the heart to maintain adequate blood circulation, after long-standing (previously compensated) vascular disease.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas
DEF

Estado funcional de un órgano enfermo, especialmente del corazón, que no es capaz de subvenir a las exigencias habituales del organismo a que pertenece.

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Record 18 - external organization data 2008-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

The physical, functional and operational characteristics of the SSCs [structures, systems and components] and parts of a facility, including the organizational structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Caractéristiques physiques, fonctionnelles et opérationnelles des OSC [ouvrages, systèmes et composants] et des pièces d'une installation, y compris la structure organisationnelle.

Spanish

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Record 19 2007-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Theory
  • Organization Planning
DEF

A design in which a project-type structure is superimposed on a functional structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories de la gestion
  • Planification d'organisation

Spanish

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Record 20 2007-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
DEF

Quantitative limitation of selected parameters or qualitative requirements set-up for the results of accident analysis.

OBS

Specified bounds on the value of a functional or condition indicator used to assess the ability of a system, structure or component to perform its design function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
DEF

Limite quantitative de paramètres choisis ou d'exigences qualitatives établies pour les résultats de l'analyse d'un accident.

OBS

Des limites précisées sur la valeur d'un indicateur fonctionnel ou d'un indicateur d'état utilisées pour évaluer la capacité d'un système, d'une structure ou d'un composant à accomplir sa fonction prévue par la conception.

Spanish

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Record 21 2007-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
CONT

Investigative inspection are conducted to assess current technical and functional operating conditions of the facility's structure, its systems and equipment.... Where these inspections warrant specialized skills, assistance is sought and obtained from other internal departmental or private sector contractors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
CONT

Les inspections exploratoires sont effectuées pour évaluer les conditions actuelles de fonctionnement, tant du point du vue technique que fonctionnel, de la structure, des systèmes et de l'équipement de l'installation. [...] Lorsque ces inspections exigent des compétences spécialisées, on doit avoir recours à d'autres ressources ministérielles internes ou à des entrepreneurs du secteur privé.

Spanish

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Record 22 - external organization data 2006-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
01.03.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

logical structure and functional characteristics of a computer, including the interrelationships among its hardware and software components

OBS

computer architecture: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
01.03.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

structure logique, caractéristiques fonctionnelles d'un ordinateur et interrelations des composants matériels et logiciels de cet ordinateur

OBS

architecture d'ordinateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993].

Spanish

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Record 23 2003-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Administration
OBS

One major advantage of ACE ACCIS [Allied Command Europe Automated Command and Control Information System] is that the functional area services, also known as "FASS" [functional area syb-system], will be included in NATO's new overarching ADP structure which is planned to be completed by end of 2005.

Key term(s)
  • functional area subsystem
  • functional area service

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration militaire
Key term(s)
  • service de domaine fonctionnel
  • sous système de domaine fonctionnel

Spanish

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Record 24 2003-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Common Berthing Mechanism(CBM) is a functional structure that is used to connect the components of the International Space Station(except the Russian modules).... A CBM is composed of two parts, an active CBM that uses an electric motor to make connection, and a passive CBM. To connect these two parts, an astronaut first uses the robot arm to grapple the module on which the passive CBM is attached and move it close to the active CBM. A limit switch located on the active CBM senses when the passive CBM is close enough to the active CBM and generates a signal indicating that preparation for berthing is completed. Next, the active CBM extends four capture latches to catch the passive CBM. The 16 power bolts then extend from the active CBM and are inserted into the holes of the passive CBM, completing the connection. When the pressurized modules are connected, a big O-ring seal made of special rubber will seal the CBMs to maintain air-tightness inside the connected modules.

OBS

common berthing mechanism; CBM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Active, passive common berthing mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

En vue du déplacement du port d'amarrage de la navette, désigné adaptateur pressurisé 2 (PMA, pour Pressurized Mating Adapter), les contrôleurs de vol en poste à Houston ont tenté d'effectuer le cyclage de quatre verrous du [mécanisme commun d'accostage] auquel est actuellement joint le PMA.

OBS

mécanisme commun d'accostage; CBM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 25 2001-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Personnel Management (General)
OBS

This was a transition group established and dismantled in 1998. This Group was responsible for the exploration and development of the concept of HR [human resources] business partner-Role of the HR business partner in PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada]-Required competencies;-Organization structure and functional chart;-Identification of technological support. It was also responsible for the development of a strategic plan to guide the migration of the current model to the proposed Business Partnering Model. The HR Business Partner Working Group also ensured linkages and consultations with other components and committees of the project framework as well as with line managers/business partners, employees, regions, those responsible for strategic initiatives in each Branch and other stakeholders as required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
OBS

Il s'agit d'un groupe de transition mis en place et démantelé en 1998. Ce Groupe était chargé d'analyser et d'élaborer le concept de partenaire d'affaires en RH [ressources humaines] : - Rôle du partenaire d'affaires en RH à TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada]; - Compétences requises; - Structure organisationnelle et organigramme des responsabilités; - Définition du soutien technologique. Il était également chargé d'élaborer un plan stratégique pour orienter le passage du modèle actuel au Modèle de partenariat d'affaires proposé. Le Groupe a aussi veillé aux communications et aux consultations avec les autres composantes et comités du projet, ainsi qu'avec les gestionnaires hiérarchiques et les employés des partenaires d'affaires, les régions, le responsable des projets stratégiques de chaque direction générale et les autres intéressés, au besoin.

Spanish

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Record 26 2000-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
CONT

Due to the fact that different brands of roofing tiles are made from different materials, there can be no single approved method for applying tile roofs ... The following are two acceptable methods of installing Lifetile tile roofs. The first is based on a test report submitted by Lifetile. The second method is based on a procedure accepted by the Southern Building Code Congress through the National Evaluation Service. One of these two methods shall be used to apply Lifetile tile roofs. These methods do not apply to any other brands of tile roofing.

CONT

... in regards drainage systems : Protective layers must permanently protect structure sealants from damaging influences, whether these be of static, dynamic or thermal origin. They may, in individual cases, form functional layers of the structure. In other words, the tile covering, as a protective layer designed to use, is actually a component of the sealant system.

CONT

Replacing the old roof covering with a new, different roof covering may be difficult. Replacing asphalt shingles with a heavier slate or concrete tile covering may not be practical if the roof is not designed to take the increased loading.

CONT

In the end, we advised that all the tiles be removed to replace defective deck panels and install new underlayment. After testing several types of clay and concrete tiles at a 3 in 12 slope in our laboratory facilities, we concluded that tile roofing was not suited to such a low slope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
CONT

La couverture en tuile de terre cuite est utilisée dans la plus grande partie de la France. Partant d'une même matière première, l'argile, la fabrication des tuiles répartie dans toutes les provinces, a donné naissance à une grande variété de types de tuiles, tant par leur forme que par leurs dimensions.

OBS

Couverture. Ensemble des ouvrages et matériaux de revêtement qui assurent le «couvert» d'un édifice. La couverture, partie extérieure de la toiture, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Impermeabilización (Construcción)
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Record 27 1999-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
CONT

In this groundwork for a biospheric systems ethics, human beings as well as historical communities qualify for the attribution of intrinsic value. That does not mean, however, that all things in the biospheric environment so qualify. Significantly, natural systems are not the only kind of entities we find in our world. There is a multitude of atoms and molecules that are not integrated in the functional structure of living systems and of the biosphere : they make up the atmosphere and the oceans, the rivers, lakes, soils, mountains and deserts of the globe. Together with the Sun-which provides the free energy that drives the planet's life processes-they constitute the physical environment of the biosphere and its subsystems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
OBS

Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecosistemas
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Record 28 1999-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Structure
  • Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
DEF

An arrangement of an organization that is based on the concepts of division of labor and specialization, the assignment of subtasks to units of people who are skilled in performing narrow, highly specialized functions.

OBS

"Functional organization structure" is sometimes referred to loosely as "functional organization",

Key term(s)
  • functional organisation structure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Structures de l'entreprise
  • Structures de l'administration publique
DEF

Structure dont les éléments constitutifs correspondent aux secteurs spécialisés d'une organisation

Spanish

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Record 29 1999-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Elements
DEF

[For building component] A part of a building too complex to be called a building element; for instance, a wall, door, roof, or window, all of which may be built of several elements. The electrical, plumbing, gas or other services also contain building components.

DEF

[For element of construction] Part of a building or structure having its own functional identity. Examples are foundation, floor, roof, wall.

OBS

See also "structural assembly".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments du bâtiment
DEF

Partie constitutive de la construction, plus ou moins complexe, ayant une individualité fonctionnelle propre (ex. : un mur, un plancher, une cloison).

Spanish

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Record 30 1995-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Accounting
DEF

The expression of the relationship between one set of classifications and another, such as between appropriation accounts and authorizing legislation or between the budget functional structure and spending jurisdictions.

CONT

In the case of proposals to change (the Program Activity Structure), you should provide a cross-walk showing how the distribution of resources (dollars and person-years) would be affected by the proposed changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité publique
DEF

Système permettant de traduire une classification d'activités ou de dépenses établie en termes de programmes, par exemple, en une autre fondée sur les crédits budgétaires notamment. Désigne généralement une présentation ventilée, sous forme de tableau, établissant le lien entre le budget-programme et le budget traditionnel.

CONT

Dans le cas de présentations visant à modifier [la structure des activités de programme], vous devez fournir un tableau de concordance pour étayer l'incidence des changements proposés sur la répartition de vos ressources en dollars et en années-personnes.

Spanish

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Record 31 1993-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
CONT

... enzymes, the catalysts of living cells, function by recognizing a specific functional group in a biomolecule and catalyzing a characteristic chemical change in its structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
CONT

[...] les enzymes, les catalyseurs des cellules vivantes, agissent en reconnaissant un groupement fonctionnel spécifique d'une biomolécule et en catalysant une modification chimique caractéristique.

Spanish

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Record 32 1993-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
DEF

In the operational structure of an NC system, the functional categories selected by the mode selector.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
DEF

Dans la structure de fonctionnement d'un système CN, les catégories fonctionnelles sélectionnées par le sélecteur de mode.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 33 1990-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
CONT

Several proteins or parts of proteins that do not have homologous sequences are observed to adopt a similar tertiary arrangement of packed [alpha]-helices and [beta]-strands.... Generally, it is an open question whether the similarity of tertiary structures arises by convergent evolution to a structural and/or functional favourable conformation or by divergence during which sequence homologies have been lost.... Combined with the search for key amino acid residues, it is likely that structural similarity will be recognized by comparing profiles of secondary structure predictions and by using empirical rules governing the packing of [alpha]-helices and [beta]-strands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
CONT

Le terme de structure secondaire des protéines a trait aux configurations régulières adoptées par le squelette polypeptidique. Une classe d'arrangements réguliers est caractérisée par la présence de liaisons hydrogène entre des groupes appartenant à des chaînes poly-peptidiques différentes. Ces configurations sont désignées sous le terme générique de structures [bêta]; elles s'établissent lorsque des chaînes polypeptidiques complètement étirées forment des structures en forme de feuillets maintenues par des liaisons hydrogène (...) Les structures [bêta] sont favorisées par la présence d'un grand nombre de résidus alanine ou glycine. Dans la nature, on les trouve surtout dans les protéines de la soie.

Spanish

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Record 34 1989-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

For occasions when a student wants to understand the structure of a control component in details, STEAMER has a facility called the feedback minilab(Forbus, 1984a), where simulated devices can be assembled and tested. On the minilab's screen, the student has a menu of icons representing abstract functions typical of control devices, such as measuring subcomponents or comparators. She can select these abstract components and assemble them on the screen to construct her own control devices. The minilab is then able to generate code from subcomponent specifications to produce a simulation program for the device. Hence, once a controller has been constructed graphically in this way, it can be integrated into a simulation so that its effects on the embedding system can be observed. As implemented, the minilab has limited tutorial capabilities : it can critique the student's device by locating common bugs and recognizing some instances of known devices. Its pedagogical significance lies in its definition of abstract components in terms that allows simulated devices to be built. It is very important for students to acquire this vocabulary of functional abstractions, and the minilab helps root the abstractions’ meaning in direct experiments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 35 1989-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
CONT

The first phase of a design is the development of a general layout that not only will satisfy the functional requirements, but also will permit a structure that will fit attractively into the site chosen.... Since the functional plan may be greatly influenced by the need to eliminate potential structural difficulties, as well as by the choice of materials and span lengths, the structural scheme is often profitably developed during the functional planning stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
CONT

Le programme fonctionnel est constitué par l'ensemble des conditions qui ont trait d'une part à l'organisation de l'espace (terrain et bâtiment) et, d'autre part, au confort de l'usager.

OBS

Le passage ci-dessus a été supprimé lors d'une mise à jour ultérieure.

Spanish

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Record 36 1989-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
CONT

The first phase of a design is the development of a general layout that not only will satisfy the functional requirements, but also will permit a structure that will fit attractively into the site chosen.... Since the functional plan may be greatly influenced by the need to eliminate potential structural difficulties, as well as by the choice of materials and span lengths, the structural scheme is often profitably developed during the functional planning stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
OBS

Le programme fonctionnel est constitué par l'ensemble des conditions qui ont trait d'une part à l'organisation de l'espace (terrain et bâtiment) et, d'autre part, au confort de l'usager.

OBS

Le passage ci-dessus a été supprimé lors d'une mise à jour ultérieure.

Spanish

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Record 37 1988-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

Lexical-functional grammar provides each sentence with two descriptions, a description of constituent structure and a description of functional structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 38 1988-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

In functional programming, an evaluation that is useful for processing infinite structures by exploring at any given time, some finite segments of the structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 39 1984-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology (General)
  • Anthropology
CONT

structural-functional analysis. A methodological and theoretical framework for the analysis of social phenomena in terms of both the structure of the society and the functional relation of its parts.... Structural-functionalism is essentially synonymous with functionalism. However, the term structural-functionalism usually implies a greater emphasis on the formalistic analysis of the structural aspects of society and social systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
  • Anthropologie
CONT

structuro-fonctionnalisme. La théorie du système social de Parsons repose sur deux types d'analyse, l'une structurelle et l'autre fonctionnelle, qui spécifient dans les deux cas le point de vue de l'action et celui du système social. Ces analyses présentent à la fois un aspect statique et un aspect dynamique.

Spanish

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Record 40 1983-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
CONT

the difference between reproduction cost new or replacement cost new of the improvements and the present worth of those improvements, both measured as of the date of the appraisal. In measuring accrued depreciation, the appraiser is interested in identifying and measuring the loss in utility experienced by the subject structure in its present condition, as compared to the utility it would have as a new improvement representing the highest and best use of the site. The expression "accrued depreciation" is by far the most frequently used of these two terms. The concept represented by it is sometimes closely related to "depreciation" and this is why "accrued depreciation" is also said to be function of physical deterioration, functional obsolescence and economic obsolescence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
CONT

Différence entre le coût de remplacement neuf et la valeur actuelle. C'est la dévalorisation déjà (subie). La dépréciation accumulée se rapproche souvent de la notion représentée par le terme "dépréciation" employé seul.

Spanish

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Record 41 1983-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
OBS

Changing the plan, form or style of a structure to correct functional or economic deficiencies. Note that the term "remodel(l) ing" applies specifically and exclusively to structures, whereas the French "remodelage" is equally used in reference to neighbourhoods and entire districts of a city.

OBS

remodel(l)ing

Key term(s)
  • remodelling

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
OBS

Action de remodeler (transformer, en les améliorant, l'aspect, la forme de quelque chose); son résultat. Un remodelage des agglomérations, un renouvellement du patrimoine immobilier... Il faut attacher beaucoup d'importance à la modernisation, au "remodelage" des maisons et des communes rurales. Le remodelage d'un vieux quartier.

OBS

«transformation» : Action de transformer, [de faire passer d'une forme à une autre, de donner un autre aspect, d'autres caractères formels à], opération par laquelle on transforme. Faire des transformations dans une maison. Alors que le terme anglais ne s'applique qu'aux bâtiments, "remodelage" est couramment utilisé, en France, en parlant des quartiers et des villes aussi bien que d'un immeuble isolé. De création assez récente (v. 1963), ce terme est peu répandu au Canada. Moins spécifique, le terme "transformation" réfère d'abord aux changements d'aspect ou de forme, mais l'usage lui accorde un sens très large qui englobe entre autres, les notions de "conversion" et de "modernisation".

Spanish

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Record 42 1982-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Mental Disorders
DEF

Disorders which do not involve any change or disease affecting structure, as contrasted with organic disorders, as, for example, a mental or nervous disorder, which can be formulated in terms of disorder of behaviour, or functional activity, without reference to organic change in any part of the nervous, or organic, system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Troubles mentaux
DEF

(...) les défauts de fonctionnement, les "mauvais réglages" du psychisme. Ils se différencient des troubles organiques résultant de lésions anatomiques. Ainsi les déviations sexuelles sont liées en général à des troubles fonctionnels.

Spanish

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