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GENERAL OUTLINE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- personnel regulation
1, record 1, English, personnel%20regulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personnel-A Manager's Handbook provides a general outline of the federal Public Service's personnel regulations and practices(...) 1, record 1, English, - personnel%20regulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- règlement concernant le personnel 1, record 1, French, r%C3%A8glement%20concernant%20le%20personnel
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 2013-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shape
1, record 2, English, shape
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The general form, structure, or outline of individual objects. 2, record 2, English, - shape
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forme
1, record 2, French, forme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allure générale, structure ou contour des objets pris individuellement. 2, record 2, French, - forme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- short-term business goal
1, record 3, English, short%2Dterm%20business%20goal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A general description should be provided to outline how the proponent is positioned to achieve this vision. The description should include the following items : short term business goals(up to 1 year) ;long term business goals(2-5 years) ;business growth drivers; business retention mechanisms; and employee motivational drivers. 2, record 3, English, - short%2Dterm%20business%20goal
Record 3, Key term(s)
- short term business goal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- objectif opérationnel à court terme
1, record 3, French, objectif%20op%C3%A9rationnel%20%C3%A0%20court%20terme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proposants doivent déposer ou joindre leur énoncé de vision. Ils doivent fournir une description générale pour expliquer les moyens qu'ils adoptent afin de réaliser cette vision. Cette description doit comporter les éléments d'information suivants : les objectifs opérationnels à court terme (pour une durée pouvant atteindre une année); les objectifs opérationnels à long terme (pour une durée de deux à cinq ans); les facteurs de croissance de l'entreprise; les mécanismes de maintien des activités; les facteurs de motivation des employés. 2, record 3, French, - objectif%20op%C3%A9rationnel%20%C3%A0%20court%20terme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Cotton Industry
- Textile Industries
- Botany
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reniform
1, record 4, English, reniform
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- kidney-shaped 2, record 4, English, kidney%2Dshaped
correct
- bean-shaped 3, record 4, English, bean%2Dshaped
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... wider than long, rounded in general outline, and with a wide basal sinus. 1, record 4, English, - reniform
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The general geometric shape for mature fibers is elliptical to circular, generally kidney-shaped. 4, record 4, English, - reniform
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
What particularly intrigued me were the stomates, pairs of kidney-shaped cells that open and close the pores through which carbon dioxide enters the leaf and water vapor from the leaf escapes into the atmosphere. 5, record 4, English, - reniform
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Industrie cotonnière
- Industries du textile
- Botanique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réniforme
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9niforme
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- en forme de haricot 2, record 4, French, en%20forme%20de%20haricot
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui a la forme d'un rein. 3, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9niforme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Environmental Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- structure plan
1, record 5, English, structure%20plan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plan intended to outline the general lines along which development should proceed in an area. 2, record 5, English, - structure%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A statutory land use plan for the county prepared by the County Council. 3, record 5, English, - structure%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with "land-use plan." 4, record 5, English, - structure%20plan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Droit environnemental
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plan de structure
1, record 5, French, plan%20de%20structure
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'usine a été bâtie au centre de Ózd [en Hongrie], à l'endroit le plus intéressant pour les habitations. Les espaces les plus proches ont perdu leur valeur, et une part du centre est vide, sans caractère. Le plan prévoit une reconstruction de la trame urbaine, avec une restructuration du système routier et une déviation des camions pour le passage vers la frontière par une nouvelle voie. Le plan de structure définit un zonage prenant en compte la donnée environnementale : - fixation de l'aire industrielle; - fixation d'une ceinture verte; - fixation d'un site pour l'industrie locale, dans un environnement accueillant; - fixation des structures du centre (noyau piéton, zone de constructions, parkings); - fixation des zones à protéger; - définition d'une aire récréative; - définition d'un territoire de loisirs; - reforestation des zones alentours. En matière de réglementation, le plan prévoit : - la localisation et la délimation des espaces publics; - la localisation et la délimation des espaces communaux; - la restriction des zones industrielles, une régulation sur l'environnement; - la réglementation des zones d'habitat à protéger. 2, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20structure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Document officiel aux Pays-Bas et au Royaume-Uni, non reconnu en RFA, France et Belgique, proche de «plan directeur» [voir aussi cette fiche], mais qui implique davantage un «survey» [sic : «levé»] complet et une intégration des aspects autres que physiques (économiques, sociaux, etc.) 1, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20structure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de zonas (Urbanismo)
- Derecho ambiental
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- plan de estructura
1, record 5, Spanish, plan%20de%20estructura
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Governance and Accountability Framework
1, record 6, English, Governance%20and%20Accountability%20Framework
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This framework is intended to outline the partnership process that has guided the development of the NCB [National Child Benefit] and which Ministers now wish to see reflected in the implementation and ongoing management of the program. This process emphasizes transparent and open communications between partners, deemphasizes formalized, bureaucratic agreements between orders of government, and accentuates accountability to the general public. 1, record 6, English, - Governance%20and%20Accountability%20Framework
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Cadre de gestion et de responsabilité
1, record 6, French, Cadre%20de%20gestion%20et%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le présent cadre dégage les grandes lignes du processus de partenariat qui a présidé à l'élaboration de la Prestation nationale pour enfants et que les ministres tiennent maintenant à retrouver dans l'administration et la gestion continue du programme. Ce processus est fondé sur des communications transparentes et ouvertes entre les partenaires plutôt que sur des ententes officielles et bureaucratiques entre les ordres de gouvernement, et met l'accent sur l'obligation de rendre compte au public. 2, record 6, French, - Cadre%20de%20gestion%20et%20de%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Emergency Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Government Emergency Book
1, record 7, English, Government%20Emergency%20Book
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- GEB 2, record 7, English, GEB
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A document that gives a general outline of the Government of Canada's response in the event of an emergency, including the specific responsibilities of Government of Canada institutions. 2, record 7, English, - Government%20Emergency%20Book
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Gestion des urgences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Guide du gouvernement pour les situations d'urgence
1, record 7, French, Guide%20du%20gouvernement%20pour%20les%20situations%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- GGSU 2, record 7, French, GGSU
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Document donnant un aperçu des mesures d'intervention que prendrait le gouvernement du Canada en cas d'urgence, notamment des responsabilités précises de ses institutions. 2, record 7, French, - Guide%20du%20gouvernement%20pour%20les%20situations%20d%27urgence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
- Slaughterhouses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- muscling
1, record 8, English, muscling
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The general outline of the muscle formation of a livestock carcass. 1, record 8, English, - muscling
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although muscle depth is now included in the grading formula, its influence is minor. Because of this, a very large difference in muscling would be required to affect carcass index, therefore, the drawbacks of selecting for increased muscling are greater than the potential benefits. 2, record 8, English, - muscling
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
- Abattoirs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- musculature
1, record 8, French, musculature
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspect général du développement musculaire d'une carcasse de bétail. 1, record 8, French, - musculature
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-05-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dignitary process value
1, record 9, English, dignitary%20process%20value
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... to outline a general policy requirement that participants in genetic therapy research may participate only after having given their free and informed consent is to commit to a process norm premised on respect for the autonomy and dignity of the individual. This is a dignitary process value. 2, record 9, English, - dignitary%20process%20value
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- processus valorisant la notion de dignité
1, record 9, French, processus%20valorisant%20la%20notion%20de%20dignit%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- employee motivational driver
1, record 10, English, employee%20motivational%20driver
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A general description should be provided to outline how the proponent is positioned to achieve this vision. The description should include the following items :-Short term business goals(up to 1 year) ;...-Employee motivational drivers. 2, record 10, English, - employee%20motivational%20driver
Record 10, Key term(s)
- employee motivational driver
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facteur de motivation des employés
1, record 10, French, facteur%20de%20motivation%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proposants doivent déposer ou joindre leur énoncé de vision. Ils doivent fournir une description générale pour expliquer les moyens qu'ils adoptent afin de réaliser cette vision. Cette description doit comporter les éléments d'information suivants : - les objectifs opérationnels à court terme (pour une durée pouvant atteindre une année); [...] - les facteurs de motivation des employés. 2, record 10, French, - facteur%20de%20motivation%20des%20employ%C3%A9s
Record 10, Key term(s)
- facteurs de motivation des employés
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
- Real Estate
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- business retention mechanism
1, record 11, English, business%20retention%20mechanism
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proponents shall submit/include their vision statement. A general description should be provided to outline how the proponent is positioned to achieve this vision. The description should include the following items :-short term business goals(up to 1 year) ;-long term business goals(2-5 years) ;-business growth drivers;-business retention mechanisms; and-employee motivational drivers. 2, record 11, English, - business%20retention%20mechanism
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
- Immobilier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de maintien des activités
1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20maintien%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proposants doivent déposer ou joindre leur énoncé de vision. Ils doivent fournir une description générale pour expliquer les moyens qu'ils adoptent afin de réaliser cette vision. Cette description doit comporter les éléments d'information suivants : - les objectifs opérationnels à court terme (pour une durée pouvant atteindre une année); - les objectifs opérationnels à long terme (pour une durée de deux à cinq ans); - les facteurs de croissance de l'entreprise; - les mécanismes de maintien des activités; - les facteurs de motivation des employés. 2, record 11, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20maintien%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
- Real Estate
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- business growth driver 1, record 12, English, business%20growth%20driver
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proponents shall submit/include their vision statement. A general description should be provided to outline how they are positioned to achieve this vision. The description should include the following items :-short term business goals(up to 1 year) ;-long term business goals(2-5 years) ;-business growth drivers;-business retention mechanisms; and-employee motivational drivers. 2, record 12, English, - business%20growth%20driver
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
- Immobilier
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- facteur de croissance de l'entreprise
1, record 12, French, facteur%20de%20croissance%20de%20l%27entreprise
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proposants doivent déposer ou joindre leur énoncé de vision. Ils doivent fournir une description générale pour expliquer les moyens qu'ils adopteront afin de réaliser cette vision. Cette description doit comporter les éléments d'information suivants : - les objectifs opérationnels à court terme (pour une durée pouvant atteindre une année); - les objectifs opérationnels à long terme (pour une durée de deux à cinq ans); - les facteurs de croissance de l'entreprise; - les mécanismes de maintien des activités; - les facteurs de motivation des employés. 2, record 12, French, - facteur%20de%20croissance%20de%20l%27entreprise
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-11-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Departmental Outlooks on Program Priorities and Expenditures
1, record 13, English, Departmental%20Outlooks%20on%20Program%20Priorities%20and%20Expenditures
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Outlooks are documents that departments will send to the standing committees of the House in may to help them review expenditure trends and priorities for the planning period (i.e. the expenditure budget year and the two following fiscal years). 1, record 13, English, - Departmental%20Outlooks%20on%20Program%20Priorities%20and%20Expenditures
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Departmental Outlooks on program Priorities and Expenditures, which outline the key strategies that departments will pursue to adapt to the fiscal and policy environment, will be provided to the standing committees of the House of Commons and available to the general public. 1, record 13, English, - Departmental%20Outlooks%20on%20Program%20Priorities%20and%20Expenditures
Record 13, Key term(s)
- departmental outlooks
- outlook documents
- outlooks
- departmental outlook documents
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Perspectives ministérielles sur les priorités et les dépenses reliées aux programmes 1, record 13, French, Perspectives%20minist%C3%A9rielles%20sur%20les%20priorit%C3%A9s%20et%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20reli%C3%A9es%20aux%20programmes
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Perspectives sont des documents que les ministères envoient aux comités permanents de la Chambre en mai pour les aider à revoir les tendances et priorités en matière de dépenses pour la période de planification (c'est-à-dire l'exercice couvert par le Budget des dépenses et les deux exercices suivants). 2, record 13, French, - Perspectives%20minist%C3%A9rielles%20sur%20les%20priorit%C3%A9s%20et%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20reli%C3%A9es%20aux%20programmes
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les Perspectives sur les priorités et les dépenses reliées aux programmes, qui soulignent les stratégies clés adoptées par les ministères afin de s'adapter à l'environnement fiscal et politique, seront fournies aux comités permanents de la Chambre des communes et mis à la disposition du grand public. 1, record 13, French, - Perspectives%20minist%C3%A9rielles%20sur%20les%20priorit%C3%A9s%20et%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20reli%C3%A9es%20aux%20programmes
Record 13, Key term(s)
- perspectives ministérielles
- perspectives
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-06-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Translation (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- policy environment
1, record 14, English, policy%20environment
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Departmental Outlooks on Program Priorities and Expenditures, which outline the key strategies that departments will pursue to adapt to the fiscal and policy environment, will be provided to the standing committees of the House of Commons and available to the general public. 1, record 14, English, - policy%20environment
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- sur le plan de la politique
1, record 14, French, sur%20le%20plan%20de%20la%20politique
correct, proposal
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- environnement politique 2, record 14, French, environnement%20politique
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-08-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- desired object
1, record 15, English, desired%20object
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three-Coin puzzle. There coins are on a table.... The object is to have all three coins show the same face-either heads or tails. Exactly three moves(no less) are allowed.... There is an outline of how the problem was represented to GPS [General Problem Solver] 1-Top goal... 2-Initial object... 3-Desired object : The top of coin 2=the top of coin 3; the top of coin=the top of coin 1; zero moves remain. 1, record 15, English, - desired%20object
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- objet désiré
1, record 15, French, objet%20d%C3%A9sir%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- objet recherché 1, record 15, French, objet%20recherch%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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