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Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- repeat mode
1, record 1, English, repeat%20mode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If an attempt is made to repeat … an instruction, the repeat mode may clear with the repeated instruction executed once, or the repeat mode may go to completion with unreliable results from the repeated instruction. 2, record 1, English, - repeat%20mode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mode répétition
1, record 1, French, mode%20r%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition
masculine 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 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Geophysics
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Seismic Prospecting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seismic line crew helper
1, record 2, English, seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sismic line crew helper 2, record 2, English, sismic%20line%20crew%20helper
correct
- line crew helper 3, record 2, English, line%20crew%20helper
correct
- jug hustler 4, record 2, English, jug%20hustler
correct, jargon
- juggy 5, record 2, English, juggy
correct, jargon
- recording helper 6, record 2, English, recording%20helper
see observation
- recorder helper 3, record 2, English, recorder%20helper
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The member of a seismograph crew who attends to the placement of the geophones. 7, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seismic Line Crew Helper. As a Line Crew Helper, Andre lays out and picks up seismic recording equipment for 2D and 3D land seismic data acquisition. 1, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the [seismic exploration] industry needs chainsaw buckers to help clear a path in forested areas, survey helpers to mark where the explosives and vibrators need to go, driller helpers to handle the explosives and help drill the shot hole for the explosives, and line crew helpers to lay the cable and sensors that will record the data.... With as many as fifty line crew helpers needed on a crew, these juggies are the muscle on the team. Line crew helpers are often called recorder helpers because much of their work involves laying the electronic equipment and wires that record sounds coming from underground. 5, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Helpers are inexperienced people in training positions on seismic crews. After they gain skills and experience, helpers may move to other positions on a crew. Recording helpers, often called jug hustlers, assist seismic observers. In preparation for recording activities, observers may require as many as twenty or more helpers to haul cables, geophones and other recording equipment, and place and connect recording equipment. 8, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
A Line Crew/Recorder Helper/ is responsible for the laying out and picking up of seismic recording equipment for the purposes of both 2D and 3D land seismic data acquisition. In preparation for recording activities, there may be as many as fifty or more helpers to lay out cables and plant geophones. The position involves working twelve to fourteen hours per day, walking six to 20 km on uneven terrain, carrying cables and geophones for pick-up or layout (up to 90lbs) ensuring quality control on lay-out and pick-up, participating actively in all company safety initiatives, following all helicopter safety protocol, and loading and unloading of seismic equipment from seismic line vehicles or helibags. 9, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jug hustler; juggy: slang terms. The term «jug» is a synonym of «geophone». 10, record 2, English, - seismic%20line%20crew%20helper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Géophysique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Prospection sismique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien en installation de lignes sismiques
1, record 2, French, technicien%20en%20installation%20de%20lignes%20sismiques
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technicien en installation de câbles et de géophones 1, record 2, French, technicien%20en%20installation%20de%20c%C3%A2bles%20et%20de%20g%C3%A9ophones
proposal, masculine noun
- technicien en installation de matériel d'enregistrement sismique 1, record 2, French, technicien%20en%20installation%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27enregistrement%20sismique
proposal, masculine noun
- préposé à l'installation de matériel d'enregistrement sismique 1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27installation%20de%20mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27enregistrement%20sismique
proposal, masculine noun
- technicien sismique 2, record 2, French, technicien%20sismique
masculine noun
- dérouleur 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9rouleur
masculine noun
- manœuvre-câble 3, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%2Dc%C3%A2ble
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- white back-up plate
1, record 3, English, white%20back%2Dup%20plate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- white back-up 2, record 3, English, white%20back%2Dup
correct
- white plate 1, record 3, English, white%20plate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A four] color process inks are designed to be transparent so they will create other colors when they are overlapped. When these very transparent inks, without a white back up, are printed on a clear material to create a decal that will go in a window the whole imprint just disappears. By backing the four color process printing with white we can define and present a process image without losing any detail or color on an inside window decal. 2, record 3, English, - white%20back%2Dup%20plate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aplat de blanc
1, record 3, French, aplat%20de%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- blanc de soutien 2, record 3, French, blanc%20de%20soutien
correct, masculine noun
- blanc couvrant 2, record 3, French, blanc%20couvrant
correct, masculine noun
- blanc opaque 2, record 3, French, blanc%20opaque
correct, masculine noun
- sous-couche technique 3, record 3, French, sous%2Dcouche%20technique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fond blanc imprimé sur un support transparent ou un matériau réfléchissant avant l'impression des couleurs. 2, record 3, French, - aplat%20de%20blanc
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
100 TEE SHIRTS couleur 150 gr marqués 1 couleur 1 face [...] Un aplat de blanc est aussi inclus sous la couleur. 4, record 3, French, - aplat%20de%20blanc
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut [...] utiliser [l'aplat de blanc] dans le cas où l'impression du visuel se fait sur un support foncé ou transparent dans le but d'obtenir au mieux les pantones souhaités. 3, record 3, French, - aplat%20de%20blanc
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Education (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tutorial temporary termination
1, record 4, English, tutorial%20temporary%20termination
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tutorial temporary ending 2, record 4, English, tutorial%20temporary%20ending
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A tutorial may be ended temporarily, when the student leaves but intends to return later, or permanently, when all required parts have been completed. When ending, a lesson should have a message making it clear that the student is leaving the program and the student should be allowed to choose whether to go on immediately or to return later. 3, record 4, English, - tutorial%20temporary%20termination
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ending the program should be very clear. Be sure it is understood if temporary termination or permanent termination. Temporary termination should always be an option. 4, record 4, English, - tutorial%20temporary%20termination
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ending of a Tutorial. Temporary Ending. If there is to be restarting where the student left off, data must be stored on disk about what the student has completed. Alternatively, the student might receive a message indicating how to return to the point left off. 2, record 4, English, - tutorial%20temporary%20termination
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
A tutorial may be ended either temporarily, such as when the student must leave but intends to return later, or permanently, when all required parts have been completed. The option to leave temporarily should always be available at the student’s option ... 2, record 4, English, - tutorial%20temporary%20termination
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
As opposed to "permanent ending" or "permanent termination." 5, record 4, English, - tutorial%20temporary%20termination
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mise en veille du tutoriel
1, record 4, French, mise%20en%20veille%20du%20tutoriel
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si le logiciel s'utilise en plusieurs étapes consécutives, il se révèle nécessaire d'offrir à l'élève la possibilité de suspendre temporairement l'exécution du logiciel ou de sortir du logiciel en tout temps et de revenir à la dernière situation d'apprentissage. 2, record 4, French, - mise%20en%20veille%20du%20tutoriel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-06-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- legislative foundation
1, record 5, English, legislative%20foundation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Despite some improvements in recent years, the federal Public Service workplace is still not truly bilingual. The legislative foundation is clear, but the changes that must be put in place go beyond rules and regulations; they touch the complex social and cultural interactions of the two language groups in the workplace. 1, record 5, English, - legislative%20foundation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- assise législative
1, record 5, French, assise%20l%C3%A9gislative
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malgré certaines avancées au cours des dernières années, l'administration fédérale ne constitue toujours pas un milieu de travail véritablement bilingue. L'assise législative est claire, mais les changements nécessaires dépassent les règles et les codes et touchent à la complexité des interrelations sociales et culturelles des deux groupes linguistiques qui se côtoient en milieu de travail. 1, record 5, French, - assise%20l%C3%A9gislative
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- give the starting signal
1, record 6, English, give%20the%20starting%20signal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- give the start signal 2, record 6, English, give%20the%20start%20signal
correct
- give the signal to start 3, record 6, English, give%20the%20signal%20to%20start
correct
- give the signal for start 4, record 6, English, give%20the%20signal%20for%20start
correct
- give the start 5, record 6, English, give%20the%20start
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After a clear pause the starter shall give the start by dropping the red flag quckly to one side and simultaneously saying :"GO". 6, record 6, English, - give%20the%20starting%20signal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When all swimmers are motionless in the starting position, the Starter shall give the starting signal. 7, record 6, English, - give%20the%20starting%20signal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Pilots can be compared with jockeys who eagerly wait for their starting signal. Today the flight director Axel Reich will pull the lever to give the start signal. 2, record 6, English, - give%20the%20starting%20signal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "give the starting signal" was found for swimming and gliding, "give the start signal" for gliding, "give the start" for rowing and cycling and "give the signal to/for start" for equestrian competitions. 8, record 6, English, - give%20the%20starting%20signal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- donner le départ
1, record 6, French, donner%20le%20d%C3%A9part
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dar la salida
1, record 6, Spanish, dar%20la%20salida
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- equivocation
1, record 7, English, equivocation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- latent ambiguity 2, record 7, English, latent%20ambiguity
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of equivocal expressions to mislead. 3, record 7, English, - equivocation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The only time a Court can go outside the Will and accept evidence of the testator's intentions is in the case of "equivocation". Equivocation will occur when the words of the Will are clear but it becomes apparent that certain facts make the words used ambiguous. 4, record 7, English, - equivocation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An equivocation arises where the court finds that there is not one, but there are two or more subjects or objects of the gift to which the description in the will, as construed in the light of surrounding circumstances, may apply. This situation is also called a latent ambiguity. 2, record 7, English, - equivocation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équivoque
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivoque
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de ce qui prête à des interprétations diverses. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivoque
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho hereditario (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ambigüedad latente
1, record 7, Spanish, ambig%C3%BCedad%20latente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-01-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Raw Materials
- Industries - General
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-linear optical material
1, record 8, English, non%2Dlinear%20optical%20material
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another promising development is that of "non linear" optical materials which go from clear to dark when subjected to an electrical charge. This transition can serve as the on-off switch that is the essence of digital transmission of data. Non-linear optical materials are expected to figure prominently in the fiber-optic data transmission networks that are expected to develop during the decade. Present fiber-optic systems use glass, which act not as a switch but as a passive conduit. 1, record 8, English, - non%2Dlinear%20optical%20material
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matières premières industrielles
- Industries - Généralités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- matériel optique non linéaire
1, record 8, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20optique%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir "optique non linéaire". 1, record 8, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20optique%20non%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-01-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- universal inventory 1, record 9, English, universal%20inventory
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canada Employment and Immigration Commission has made it clear that it would not go back to a universal inventory. 1, record 9, English, - universal%20inventory
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- répertoire général
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9pertoire%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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