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GAME PLAN [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pure strategy 1, record 1, English, pure%20strategy
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pure strategy is any specifically determined plan, covering all possible contingencies but not involving the use of random devices, that a player might make in advance for a complete play of a game. 1, record 1, English, - pure%20strategy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stratégie pure
1, record 1, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20pure
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Thelon Game Sanctuary Management Plan
1, record 2, English, Thelon%20Game%20Sanctuary%20Management%20Plan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Development of the Thelon Game Sanctuary Development Plan progressed throughout 1994-95 with the active participation of the Akiliniq Committee. The Department of Renewable Resources initiated a review of the Wildlife Management Units-Zones-Areas to conform with the Nunavut Settlement Area and community hunting areas, and a proposal for review is expected to be complete by fall 1995. The Department is also continuing an internal review of conservation areas. 2, record 2, English, - Thelon%20Game%20Sanctuary%20Management%20Plan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Plan de gestion du refuge faunique Thelon
1, record 2, French, Plan%20de%20gestion%20du%20refuge%20faunique%20Thelon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les travaux d'élaboration de Plan de gestion du refuge faunique Thelon ont progressé tout au cours de 1994-1995 grâce à la participation active du Comité d'Akiliniq. Le ministère des Ressources renouvelables a amorcé un examen des unités, zones et secteurs de gestion de la faune pour se conformer aux dispositions visant la région du Nunavut et les régions de chasse des collectivités, et une proposition d'examen devrait être achevée à l'automne de 1995. Enfin, le Ministère poursuit son examen interne des aires de conservation. 1, record 2, French, - Plan%20de%20gestion%20du%20refuge%20faunique%20Thelon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- game
1, record 3, English, game
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- play 2, record 3, English, play
correct, noun
- ploy 3, record 3, English, ploy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Often the short form for game plan, i. e. manner of playing, strategy or course of action required to win a match. 2, record 3, English, - game
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The lob] is going to be used more often in doubles than singles matches, usually as a defensive ploy, and is often the best answer to aggressive net play from the opposition. 4, record 3, English, - game
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Teamwork and understanding are crucial in these ploys [poaching, interception and feinting] if you are not to leave large parts of the court unattended. 5, record 3, English, - game
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
A useful ploy is to hit angled cross court drives ... 6, record 3, English, - game
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jeu
1, record 3, French, jeu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Cette raquette permet] un jeu rapide et très précis. 2, record 3, French, - jeu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- juego
1, record 3, Spanish, juego
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Términos relacionados: jugada, táctica estrategia. 1, record 3, Spanish, - juego
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- strategy decision
1, record 4, English, strategy%20decision
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A consensus on the game plan to adopt made before the game or while playing. 2, record 4, English, - strategy%20decision
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- décision de stratégie
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9cision%20de%20strat%C3%A9gie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entente sur le plan de jeu à adopter faite avant une partie ou en cours de jeu. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9cision%20de%20strat%C3%A9gie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- game plan
1, record 5, English, game%20plan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic strategy that a tennis player intends to follow for a particular match-up with an opponent. 2, record 5, English, - game%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A long baseline exchange is not a good game plan for your style of play. 2, record 5, English, - game%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It includes special offensive and defensive tactics designed to take advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses. 2, record 5, English, - game%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Related terms: to scout (an opponent), strategy, tactics, plan B. 2, record 5, English, - game%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To execute a game plan. 2, record 5, English, - game%20plan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plan de match
1, record 5, French, plan%20de%20match
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie qu'un joueur ou une équipe entend adopter contre un adversaire; tactiques offensives ou défensives visant à tirer profit de faiblesses connues chez l'adversaire ou l'équipe adverse. 2, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20match
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le plan de match [fera appel] à des décisions tactiques. 1, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20match
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des matchs ou des matches. 3, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20match
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matchs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20match
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exécuter son plan de match. 5, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20match
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- plan de juego
1, record 5, Spanish, plan%20de%20juego
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Una táctica es un] plan de juego que un tenista adopta para intentar vencer a un adversario del que conoce sus puntos débiles. 1, record 5, Spanish, - plan%20de%20juego
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Music
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Winnipeg 2005 Host Committee
1, record 6, English, Winnipeg%202005%20Host%20Committee
Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Winnipeg 2005 Host Committee is working directly with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences(CARAS) to plan all activities related to the event [Juno Awards]. Besides the televised awards show, the festivities include Juno Fest, a live music showcasing local artists, musicians and nominees at local clubs and bars; Juno Fan Fare, the autographing session with Juno nominees; Songwriters circle; and Juno Cup, where NHL Alumni and Canadian musicians face off in a fun, non-contact hockey game. 1, record 6, English, - Winnipeg%202005%20Host%20Committee
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Musique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- comité organisateur de Winnipeg 2005
1, record 6, French, comit%C3%A9%20organisateur%20de%20Winnipeg%202005
masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le comité organisateur de Winnipeg 2005 travaille en collaboration avec l'Académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l'enregistrement (CARAS) à la planification de toutes les activités liées à l'événement [les prix Juno]. En plus du gala télévisé de la remise des prix, les festivités comprennent la Juno Fest, un ensemble de concerts donnés par des artistes locaux et des finalistes dans des cabarets et des bars de la région, la Juno Fan Fare, une séance d'autographes en compagnie de finalistes, le Cercle d'auteurs, et la Coupe Juno, qui consiste en une partie de hockey amicale entre des anciens de la LNH et des musiciens canadiens. 1, record 6, French, - comit%C3%A9%20organisateur%20de%20Winnipeg%202005
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
- Music
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Juno Cup
1, record 7, English, Juno%20Cup
Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Winnipeg 2005 Host Committee is working to plan all activities related to the event [Juno Awards]. Besides the televised awards show, the festivities include... Juno Cup, where NHL Alumni and Canadian musicians face off in a fun, non-contact hockey game. 2, record 7, English, - Juno%20Cup
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
- Musique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Coupe Juno
1, record 7, French, Coupe%20Juno
feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le comité organisateur de Winnipeg 2005 travaille [...] à la planification de toutes les activités liées à l'évènement [les prix Juno]. En plus du gala télévisé de la remise des prix, les festivités comprennent la Coupe Juno, qui consiste en une partie de hockey amicale entre des anciens de la LNH et des musiciens canadiens. 1, record 7, French, - Coupe%20Juno
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Education
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Real Times, Real Life
1, record 8, English, Real%20Times%2C%20Real%20Life
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Real Game Canada series. Real Times, Real Life is being used in Adult Education programs in a variety of settings, including correctional centres, community colleges, and community-based programs. Adults in transition explore-through role-playing and the creation of a simulated society-the changing world of work from 1900 to the early 21st century. The use of decision-making and adaptability skills is the key to the program. Real Times, Real Life results in the development of an individual Action Plan. 1, record 8, English, - Real%20Times%2C%20Real%20Life
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Vraie vie...vrais défis
1, record 8, French, Vraie%20vie%2E%2E%2Evrais%20d%C3%A9fis
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La série Jouer...pour de vrai. Vraie vie, vrais défis intervient dans le cadre des programmes d'enseignement aux adultes dans de nombreux environnements. On le retrouve entre autres dans des centres correctionnels, des collèges communautaires et divers programmes communautaires. Les adultes en période transitoire explorent, par le jeu de rôle et la création d'une société simulée, l'évolution du monde du travail entre 1900 et les débuts du 21e siècle. La prise de décision et l'adaptabilité constituent la clé de ce programme. Au dernier module, les participants élaborent leur propre plan d'action personnel. 1, record 8, French, - Vraie%20vie%2E%2E%2Evrais%20d%C3%A9fis
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-08-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- strategist
1, record 9, English, strategist
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In team sports, the person in charge of mapping a game plan. 2, record 9, English, - strategist
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This person is often the coach who, in professional sports, has the aid of an assistant. In some team sports, mapping the game plan or deciding on the strategies to adopt is the main task of one player; that is the case of the skip in curling or of the quarterback in football. In individual sports, an athlete performing with the right dose of momentum and intensity is considered a good strategist. 2, record 9, English, - strategist
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- stratège
1, record 9, French, strat%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sports d'équipe, personne chargée d'élaborer le plan de jeu. 2, record 9, French, - strat%C3%A8ge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette personne est souvent l'entraîneur qui, dans les sports professionnels, est aidé d'un adjoint ou assistant-entraîneur. Dans certains sports d'équipe, l'élaboration du plan de match ou des stratégies de jeu est la tâche principale de l'un des joueurs; c'est le cas du skip au curling ou du quart au football. Les sports individuels requièrent également leur part de stratégies; aussi dit-on de l'athlète qui sait bien doser ses efforts et conserver son intensité pour le bon moment, qu'il est un fin stratège. 2, record 9, French, - strat%C3%A8ge
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-08-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- questionable strategy
1, record 10, English, questionable%20strategy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decision concerning the game plan that some consider inappropriate or that, once the game is over, proves to have been a bad one. 2, record 10, English, - questionable%20strategy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- stratégie douteuse
1, record 10, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20douteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décision concernant le plan de jeu que certains considèrent comme n'étant pas bonne ou qui, une fois le match terminé, s'avère avoir été mauvaise. 2, record 10, French, - strat%C3%A9gie%20douteuse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-01-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Food Industries
- Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Fancy Food Show 1, record 11, English, Fancy%20Food%20Show
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- New York Fancy Food Show 2, record 11, English, New%20York%20Fancy%20Food%20Show
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The next step in Norstar's game plan was to participate in the New York Fancy Food Show with both its new lemon-flavour tiramisu and its traditional tiramisu, winner of the 1997 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award in the All-Canadian Category. 1, record 11, English, - Fancy%20Food%20Show
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): CanadExport on line, February 1998. 1, record 11, English, - Fancy%20Food%20Show
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Salon de l'alimentation spécialisée
1, record 11, French, Salon%20de%20l%27alimentation%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Salon de l'alimentation spécialisée de New York 2, record 11, French, Salon%20de%20l%27alimentation%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20de%20New%20York
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'étape suivante de la stratégie de Norstar consistait à participer au Salon de l'alimentation spécialisée de New York en y présentant à la fois un nouveau produit, son tiramisu parfumé au citron, et son tiramisu traditionnel. Mentionnons que ce dernier s'est mérité le Grand Prix canadien des produits nouveaux en 1997 dans la catégorie «Produit tout canadien». 2, record 11, French, - Salon%20de%20l%27alimentation%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : CanadExport en direct, février 1998. 2, record 11, French, - Salon%20de%20l%27alimentation%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-02-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- game plan 1, record 12, English, game%20plan
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Minister's Game Plan. 1, record 12, English, - game%20plan
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- stratégie
1, record 12, French, strat%C3%A9gie
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- programme d'activités 1, record 12, French, programme%20d%27activit%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
- activités prévues 1, record 12, French, activit%C3%A9s%20pr%C3%A9vues
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stratégie de la ministre. 1, record 12, French, - strat%C3%A9gie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-02-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- war-game
1, record 13, English, war%2Dgame
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- wargame 1, record 13, English, wargame
correct, verb
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To examine or test(a plan, strategy, etc.) by means of a war game(simulated military confrontation. To play war games. 1, record 13, English, - war%2Dgame
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
let's war-game this plan. 1, record 13, English, - war%2Dgame
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- simuler une confrontation militaire
1, record 13, French, simuler%20une%20confrontation%20militaire
proposal
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-07-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- company game plan 1, record 14, English, company%20game%20plan
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It ties marketing and sales planning, manufacturing planning, materials planning and financial planning into an overall company game plan. 1, record 14, English, - company%20game%20plan
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- plan de simulation de gestion de la compagnie
1, record 14, French, plan%20de%20simulation%20de%20gestion%20de%20la%20compagnie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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