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GENERAL FORECAST [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- corporate budgeting and analysis manager
1, record 1, English, corporate%20budgeting%20and%20analysis%20manager
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Corporate budgeting and analysis manager... Under general direction of the senior financial analysis manager and situated within the corporate parent, this high visibility position provides detailed financial budgeting and analysis support for corporate departments and manages the budget and forecast... 1, record 1, English, - corporate%20budgeting%20and%20analysis%20manager
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- directeur de la budgétisation et de l'analyse d'entreprise
1, record 1, French, directeur%20de%20la%20budg%C3%A9tisation%20et%20de%20l%27analyse%20d%27entreprise
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- directrice de la budgétisation et de l'analyse d'entreprise 1, record 1, French, directrice%20de%20la%20budg%C3%A9tisation%20et%20de%20l%27analyse%20d%27entreprise
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chance of showers
1, record 2, English, chance%20of%20showers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- risk of showers 2, record 2, English, risk%20of%20showers
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In terms of rainfall predictions, the general weather forecast is considered more accurate as regional affects are included. However, general weather forecasts are limited to brief rainfall descriptions, such as "chance of showers" rather than numerical estimates. 3, record 2, English, - chance%20of%20showers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- risque d'averses
1, record 2, French, risque%20d%27averses
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous sommes sous le coup d'une météo instable cette semaine. L'instabilité se caractérise bien souvent par des averses qui peuvent nous surprendre. C'est pour cela que nous parlons de risque d'averses. Toutefois, il se peut que nous ne recevions aucune goutte d'eau quand nous nous trouvons dans une zone où il y a un risque d'averses. 1, record 2, French, - risque%20d%27averses
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frost warning
1, record 3, English, frost%20warning
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- frost advisory 2, record 3, English, frost%20advisory
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bulletin issued by [local forecast] offices to alert the public to expected formation of thin ice on plants, trees, etc., when temperatures are expected to drop to between 30°F and 40°F. Since air temperature sensors are located 5 feet above ground level, frost will often occur when air temperature sensors indicate about 36°F. A bulletin may be issued indicating "Scattered Frost" or "Frost in low lying areas". 3, record 3, English, - frost%20warning
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frost describes the formation of thin ice crystals on the ground or other surfaces in the form of scales, needles, feathers, or fans. Frost develops under conditions similar to dew, except the temperatures of the Earth’s surface and earthbound objects falls below 32°F. As with the term "freeze," this condition is primarily significant during the growing season. If a frost period is sufficiently severe to end the growing season or delay its beginning, it is commonly referred to as a "killing frost." Because frost is primarily an event that occurs as the result of radiational cooling, it can occur with standard observing level temperature (at 5 feet above ground) in the mid to upper 30’s. 4, record 3, English, - frost%20warning
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In consulted sources, "frost warning" and "frost advisory" are defined in the same manner. However, Environment Canada differentiates a "warning" from an "advisory" :"A weather advisory is issued when forecast conditions are expected to cause general inconvenience or concern, and do not pose a serious enough threat to issue a weather warning. An advisory will often precede a warning. " 5, record 3, English, - frost%20warning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avertissement de gel
1, record 3, French, avertissement%20de%20gel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- avis de gel 2, record 3, French, avis%20de%20gel
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avis diffusé par les Services de météorologie lorsqu'ils prévoient que la température de l'air tombera à 2 °C ou moins pendant la saison de croissance des végétaux, qui s'étend du 15 mai au 15 octobre environ. 3, record 3, French, - avertissement%20de%20gel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avertissement; avis météorologique. [...] Cette procédure d'alerte est adoptée lorsque l'événement météorologique en cause est susceptible d'avoir de graves incidences sur la sécurité des personnes ou la conservation des biens. C'est le cas des avis de tempête diffusés aux marins ou des avis de gel transmis aux agriculteurs. Les moyens de diffusion mis en œuvre peuvent être très divers : télex, radiodiffusion, télévision, répondeurs téléphoniques, télématique (Minitel). 4, record 3, French, - avertissement%20de%20gel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certaines sources consultées, les termes «avertissement de gel» et «avis de gel» décrivent la même notion. Selon Environnement Canada l'«avertissement» décrit «des conditions météorologiques pouvant menacer la vie, les biens et le bien-être des gens». L'«avis» précède l'«avertissement». De façon générale, «warning» se traduit par «avertissement» et «advisory» par «avis». 3, record 3, French, - avertissement%20de%20gel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- further outlook
1, record 4, English, further%20outlook
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concise and general statement of the weather conditions expected during a period of 24 hours or more, following the period of validity of the more detailed short-range forecast to which it is appended. 2, record 4, English, - further%20outlook
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évolution ultérieure probable
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9volution%20ult%C3%A9rieure%20probable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exposé concis et général des conditions météorologiques probables pour une période de 24 heures ou plus, suivant la période de validité de la prévision à brève échéance plus détaillée à laquelle il est annexé. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9volution%20ult%C3%A9rieure%20probable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- evolución ulterior probable
1, record 4, Spanish, evoluci%C3%B3n%20ulterior%20probable
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración concisa y general sobre las condiciones meteorológicas probables para un período de 24 horas o más, que sigue al período de validez de la predicción a corto plazo más detallada a la cual se adjunta. 1, record 4, Spanish, - evoluci%C3%B3n%20ulterior%20probable
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- general forecast
1, record 5, English, general%20forecast
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- general inference 2, record 5, English, general%20inference
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weather forecast in terms intended for general use as distinct from a particular class of user 3, record 5, English, - general%20forecast
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prévision générale
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9vision%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prévision du temps rédigée en vue d'un emploi général, c.-à-d. ne s'adressant pas à des usagers particuliers. 2, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9vision%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción general 1, record 5, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20general
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- pronóstico general 1, record 5, Spanish, pron%C3%B3stico%20general
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predicción meteorológica destinada al público en general y distinta de otras que se destinan a ciertos usuarios específicos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - predicci%C3%B3n%20general
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