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GRADE CATEGORY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- very slightly included
1, record 1, English, very%20slightly%20included
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VS 2, record 1, English, VS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- very small inclusions 3, record 1, English, very%20small%20inclusions
correct, see observation, plural
- VS 4, record 1, English, VS
correct
- vs 5, record 1, English, vs
- VS 4, record 1, English, VS
- very slightly imperfect 6, record 1, English, very%20slightly%20imperfect
see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) diamond clarity grade category describing diamonds containing minor inclusions and blemishes that can be seen under 10x magnification, but which are not visible to the naked eye. 7, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diamond clarity grade between very very slightly included (VVS) and slightly included (SI). Sub-grades VS1 and VS2 are used according to the number, location and size of blemishes. 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
very small inclusions: A Scan D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) clarity grade. 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
very slightly included: term preferred to the earlier expression "very slightly imperfect." 8, record 1, English, - very%20slightly%20included
Record 1, Key term(s)
- very small inclusion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- très légèrement inclus
1, record 1, French, tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VS 1, record 1, French, VS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant qui, lorsque examiné sous un grossissement de x10, révèle des défauts de surface et des inclusions mineurs invisibles à l'œil nu. 2, record 1, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants classés dans la catégorie VS contiennent de très petites inclusions qui vont de difficiles à voir (VS1) à relativement faciles à voir (VS2) pour un œil exercé à 10x. Des petits cristaux inclus, des petites plumes ou des nuages distincts sont des exemples typiques de cette sorte d'inclusions. 3, record 1, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- very, very slightly included
1, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VVS 2, record 2, English, VVS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- very, very small inclusions 3, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20small%20inclusions
correct, see observation, plural
- VVS 3, record 2, English, VVS
correct
- VVS 3, record 2, English, VVS
- very, very slightly imperfect 4, record 2, English, very%2C%20very%20slightly%20imperfect
see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A GIA(Gemological Institute of America) diamond clarity grade category describing diamonds containing minute inclusions and blemishes which are very difficult to see under 10x magnification. 5, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A diamond clarity grade between flawless (F) or internally flawless and very slightly included (VS). Sub-grades VVS1 and VVS2 are used, according to the incidence of small naturals, nicks, scratches, pinpoints, slight bearding or other minor fault. 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
very, very small inclusions: A Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) clarity grade. 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
very, very slightly included: term preferred to the earlier expression "very, very slightly imperfect." 6, record 2, English, - very%2C%20very%20slightly%20included
Record 2, Key term(s)
- very, very small inclusion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- très très légèrement inclus
1, record 2, French, tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VVS 1, record 2, French, VVS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le système de classification du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), degré de pureté attribué à un diamant comportant de minuscules inclusions et défauts de surface très difficilement décelables sous un grossissement de x10. 2, record 2, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants appartenant à la catégorie VVS contiennent de minuscules inclusions que même un œil exercé a du mal à voir à 10x. Dans les pierres classées VVS1, ces inclusions sont extrêmement difficiles à voir, visibles de la culasse seulement, ou si petites et si peu profondes qu'un léger repolissage pourrait les faire disparaître. Dans les pierres classées VVS2, elles sont très difficiles à voir. 3, record 2, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20tr%C3%A8s%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8rement%20inclus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- included
1, record 3, English, included
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- I 1, record 3, English, I
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- piqué 2, record 3, English, piqu%C3%A9
correct, see observation, adjective
- P 3, record 3, English, P
correct
- P 3, record 3, English, P
- imperfect 4, record 3, English, imperfect
see observation
- I 5, record 3, English, I
see observation
- I 5, record 3, English, I
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade category, at the low end of the GIA(Gemological Institute of America) clarity scale, assigned to diamonds with prominent eye-visible inclusions, or those which may affect the stone's durability. 6, record 3, English, - included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lowest clarity grades on the scale (indicated by P for Piqué) refer to inclusions that can be seen by an experienced grader with the naked eye. Depending on the importance of the characteristics, P1, P2 and P3 are distinguished. 7, record 3, English, - included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use of "P" or "Piqué" is recommended by Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature (Scan. D.N.), 1970, instead of "I" or "Imperfect," with sub-grades P1, P2 and P3 for stones weighing 0.50 ct. or more. 8, record 3, English, - included
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
I (included) in the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) system corresponds to P (piqué) in the IDC (International Diamond Council) and HRD (Hoge Raad voor Diamant) system. 9, record 3, English, - included
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piqué
1, record 3, French, piqu%C3%A9
adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- imparfait 2, record 3, French, imparfait
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degré inférieur de l'échelle de pureté, dans le système du GIA (Gemological Institute of America), attribué aux diamants qui comportent des inclusions évidentes à l'œil nu, ou des inclusions pouvant nuire à la durabilité du diamant. 3, record 3, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les diamants qui font partie de la catégorie «I» comportent des inclusions qui sont évidentes pour un œil exercé à 10x, et que l'on peut souvent voir à l'œil nu en examinant la pierre de face; ces inclusions diminuent sérieusement la solidité et la stabilité de la pierre, ou elles sont si nombreuses, qu'elles affectent la limpidité et la brillance du diamant. 2, record 3, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La lettre I (piqué) du système du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) correspond à la lettre P (piqué) du système IDC-HRD (International Diamond Council-Hoge Raad voor Diamant). 3, record 3, French, - piqu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mass Transit
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- semi-exclusive right-of-way
1, record 4, English, semi%2Dexclusive%20right%2Dof%2Dway
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- semi-exclusive ROW 2, record 4, English, semi%2Dexclusive%20ROW
correct
- category B right-of-way 3, record 4, English, category%20B%20right%2Dof%2Dway
correct
- category B ROW 3, record 4, English, category%20B%20ROW
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On semi-exclusive right-of-way, LRT [light rail transit] operation is separated from other traffic except at grade crossings. This category... includes operations with reserved transit lanes sometimes shared with buses, and curbed street medians. 4, record 4, English, - semi%2Dexclusive%20right%2Dof%2Dway
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semi-exclusive right-of-way: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 5, record 4, English, - semi%2Dexclusive%20right%2Dof%2Dway
Record 4, Key term(s)
- semi-exclusive right of way
- category B right of way
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transports en commun
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- site propre partiel
1, record 4, French, site%20propre%20partiel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut distinguer le site propre intégral (métro) du site propre partiel (tramway, autobus et trolleybus dont la voie est en majeure partie implantée hors des emprises des chaussées, mais coupant la voie publique aux carrefours). 2, record 4, French, - site%20propre%20partiel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site propre partiel : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 4, French, - site%20propre%20partiel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-04-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Records Management (Management)
- National and International Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- security classification
1, record 5, English, security%20classification
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A category or grade assigned to defence information or material to indicate the degree of danger to NATO/national security that would result from its unauthorized disclosure and the standard of protection required to guard against unauthorized disclosure. 2, record 5, English, - security%20classification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
security classification: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - security%20classification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- classification de sécurité
1, record 5, French, classification%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie ou degré de sécurité affecté à une information ou un matériel concernant la défense et servant à indiquer : a. le degré de danger qui en résulterait pour la sécurité nationale ou OTAN en cas de divulgation non autorisée; b. le type de protection exigé pour se prémunir contre une telle divulgation. 2, record 5, French, - classification%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
classification de sécurité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - classification%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de documentos (Gestión)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación de seguridad
1, record 5, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Categoría o grado dado a material o información de defensa que indica el grado de riesgo, que la seguridad nacional u OTAN, correría si se difundiera de forma no autorizada y la protección necesaria para preservarla de su revelación no autorizada. 1, record 5, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20seguridad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- No. 1 Common
1, record 6, English, No%2E%201%20Common
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A category for FAS(First and Second) grade lumber. 2, record 6, English, - No%2E%201%20Common
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- n°1 Commun
1, record 6, French, n%C2%B01%20Commun
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie du bois de qualité FAS (First and Second). 2, record 6, French, - n%C2%B01%20Commun
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- condition classification
1, record 7, English, condition%20classification
standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade or category indicating the condition of all items so designated for the purpose of determining future supply action. 1, record 7, English, - condition%20classification
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 7, English, - condition%20classification
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- classification selon l'état
1, record 7, French, classification%20selon%20l%27%C3%A9tat
feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie ou classe qui indique l'état de tous les articles ainsi désignés aux fins de décisions ultérieures d'approvisionnement. 1, record 7, French, - classification%20selon%20l%27%C3%A9tat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 7, French, - classification%20selon%20l%27%C3%A9tat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clear flat plate 1, record 8, English, clear%20flat%20plate
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is probable that more than 75% of all glass insured would fall in one category; namely, grade floor exterior and would classify as clear flat plate, sheet, or double diamond glass which, for purposes of rating, are treated similarly. 1, record 8, English, - clear%20flat%20plate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- glace blanche plate 1, record 8, French, glace%20blanche%20plate
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus de 75% de toutes les glaces assurées sont des glaces extérieures situées au rez-de-chaussée et classifiées comme glaces blanches plates, double losange ou feuille, ces trois catégories étant considérées au même titre pour fins de tarification. 1, record 8, French, - glace%20blanche%20plate
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-03-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grade floor exterior 1, record 9, English, grade%20floor%20exterior
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is probable that more than 75% of all glass insured would fall in one category; namely, grade floor exterior and would classify as clear flat plate, sheet, or double diamond glass which, for purposes of rating, are treated similarly. 1, record 9, English, - grade%20floor%20exterior
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- glace extérieure située au rez-de-chaussée 1, record 9, French, glace%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20situ%C3%A9e%20au%20rez%2Dde%2Dchauss%C3%A9e
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus de 75% de toutes les glaces assurées sont des glaces extérieures situées au rez-de-chaussée et classifiées comme glaces blanches plates, double losange ou feuille, ces trois catégories étant considérées au même titre pour fins de tarification. 1, record 9, French, - glace%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20situ%C3%A9e%20au%20rez%2Dde%2Dchauss%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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