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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medico-legal death investigation
1, record 1, English, medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- medico-legal investigation 1, record 1, English, medico%2Dlegal%20investigation
correct, standardized
- forensic death investigation 1, record 1, English, forensic%20death%20investigation
correct, standardized
- forensic investigation 2, record 1, English, forensic%20investigation
correct
- death investigation 3, record 1, English, death%20investigation
correct, see observation
- fatality investigation 4, record 1, English, fatality%20investigation
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comprehensive and detailed investigation that is carried out, under the authority of a coroner or medical examiner, at multiple and mass-fatality sites in order to establish evidence and facts that will confirm the identities of the victims as well as the circumstances and cause of each death. 1, record 1, English, - medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A medico-legal death investigation involves the collection of reliable evidence from three main areas : the scene of death, the medical history(personal information gathered off-site) and the body(forensic examinations). 1, record 1, English, - medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forensic death investigation: In modern use, the term "forensic" refers to "scientific evidence for the courts." 5, record 1, English, - medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
death investigation: elliptical term often used in medico-legal death investigations. 5, record 1, English, - medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
medico-legal death investigation; medico-legal investigation; forensic death investigation: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 1, English, - medico%2Dlegal%20death%20investigation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- medicolegal death investigation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- investigation médico-légale
1, record 1, French, investigation%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- enquête médico-légale 1, record 1, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Investigation exhaustive et détaillée qui est menée, sous la supervision d'un médecin légiste ou d'un coroner, sur les lieux où sont survenus des décès multiples ou massifs et dont l'objectif est d'établir les preuves et les faits confirmant l'identité des victimes ainsi que les circonstances et la cause de chaque décès. 1, record 1, French, - investigation%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'investigation médico-légale comporte la collecte d'éléments de preuve fiables couvrant trois principaux secteurs : le lieu du décès, les antécédents médicaux (informations personnelles recueillies en dehors d'un lieu d'incident) et le corps (examens médico-légaux). 2, record 1, French, - investigation%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
investigation médico-légale; enquête médico-légale : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 1, French, - investigation%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- investigation médicolégale
- enquête médicolégale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Soil Pollution
- Soil Science
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- main investigation
1, record 2, English, main%20investigation
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- phase 3 1, record 2, English, phase%203
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An accurate evaluation of the soil quality for contaminants and all other information necessary for identification and assessment of risks and to enable decisions to be made about the need for remedial actions and for preliminary decisions about the nature of the works required. 1, record 2, English, - main%20investigation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
main investigation; phase 3 : terms and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). 2, record 2, English, - main%20investigation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phase three
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Pollution du sol
- Science du sol
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- investigation approfondie
1, record 2, French, investigation%20approfondie
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- phase 3 1, record 2, French, phase%203
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travail de recherche visant à évaluer avec exactitude la qualité du sol et à rassembler toutes les autres informations nécessaires à l'identification et à l'évaluation des risques, afin de pouvoir décider de l'opportunité d'appliquer des actions correctives et de la nature des travaux à entreprendre. 1, record 2, French, - investigation%20approfondie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
investigation approfondie; phase 3 : termes et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - investigation%20approfondie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phase trois
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Soil Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- investigation phase
1, record 3, English, investigation%20phase
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soil and site investigation may be separated into four(4) phases, each with a separate goal : 1. preliminary investigation; 2. exploratory investigation; 3. main site investigation; and 4. remedial investigation. 1, record 3, English, - investigation%20phase
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
investigation phase: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - investigation%20phase
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- phase de recherche
1, record 3, French, phase%20de%20recherche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'étude du sol et du site peut être divisée en quatre (4) phases, dont chacune a son objectif propre : 1. investigation préliminaire; 2. investigation d'exploration; 3. investigation de site principale; 4. étude de réhabilitation. 1, record 3, French, - phase%20de%20recherche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
phase de recherche : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - phase%20de%20recherche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- burr
1, record 4, English, burr
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sharp or rough projection of metal usually caused by machine processing. 2, record 4, English, - burr
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subsequent investigation revealed that the right main gear hydraulic actuator was weak in operation due to an internal leak across the piston seals, and that the right gear was prevented from fully extending due to the downlock stop bolt on the leg jamming on a burr on the downlock cam. 3, record 4, English, - burr
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bavure
1, record 4, French, bavure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saillie pointue ou rugueuse sur la surface du métal, attribuable à l'usinage. 2, record 4, French, - bavure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bavure : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 4, French, - bavure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Remote Sensing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Radar Data Development Program
1, record 5, English, Radar%20Data%20Development%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RDDP 2, record 5, English, RDDP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Led by the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing(CCRS), Natural Resources Canada, the main goal of the Radar Data Development program(RDDP) was the preparation of Canadian synthetic aperture radar(SAR) data users for the effective investigation of resource management and environmental monitoring. This goal was achieved via a balanced agenda of applications and technology development, involving universities, other government departments, user agencies, and industry. 3, record 5, English, - Radar%20Data%20Development%20Program
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Of the Canadian Advisory Council on Remote Sensing. 4, record 5, English, - Radar%20Data%20Development%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Télédétection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de développement des données radar
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20radar
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PDDR 2, record 5, French, PDDR
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le principal but de Programme du développement des données radar (PDDR), mené par le Centre canadien de télédétection (CCT) de Ressources Naturelles Canada, était de préparer les utilisateurs canadiens de données radar à synthèse d'ouverture (RSO) à l'utilisation efficace de ces données pour la gestion des ressources et la surveillance de l'environnement. Ce but a été atteint grâce à un équilibre entre le développement d'applications et de technologies impliquant les universités, divers ministères, des groupes d'utilisateurs et des partenaires industriels. 3, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20radar
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Du Conseil Consultatif canadien de la télédétection. 4, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20radar
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Archaeology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- investigation work
1, record 6, English, investigation%20work
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Investigation work consists, for the main part, in boring access tunnels and survey galleries at Madame Nillardorin-Bourget, Saint Martin la Porte, La Praz and Venaus. 2, record 6, English, - investigation%20work
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Archéologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- travaux d'étude
1, record 6, French, travaux%20d%27%C3%A9tude
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- travaux de recherche 1, record 6, French, travaux%20de%20recherche
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
travaux d'étude; travaux de recherche : termes utilisés habituellement au pluriel dans ce contexte. 1, record 6, French, - travaux%20d%27%C3%A9tude
Record 6, Key term(s)
- travail d'étude
- travail de recherche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Solar Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- solar cell pad
1, record 7, English, solar%20cell%20pad
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second stage of the work includes development, construction, and investigation of the following main components of the laboratory system :-model of a solar cell pad combined with the diode-laser panel... 2, record 7, English, - solar%20cell%20pad
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Énergie solaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plaque de photopiles
1, record 7, French, plaque%20de%20photopiles
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- carreau de photopiles 1, record 7, French, carreau%20de%20photopiles
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-07-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- phase 2 investigation
1, record 8, English, phase%202%20investigation
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- exploratory investigation 1, record 8, English, exploratory%20investigation
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection of samples for analysis to confirm the hypothesis concerning soil quality from phase 1 investigation and to provide information to enable the design of the main investigation(phase 3). 1, record 8, English, - phase%202%20investigation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and definition standarized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - phase%202%20investigation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- recherche - phase 2
1, record 8, French, recherche%20%2D%20phase%202
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- phase d'exploration 1, record 8, French, phase%20d%27exploration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recueil d'échantillons pour analyse permettant de confirmer l'hypothèse concernant la qualité du sol avancée en phase 1 et de disposer des informations nécessaires à la conception du travail de recherche proprement dit (phase 3). 1, record 8, French, - recherche%20%2D%20phase%202
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par ISO. 2, record 8, French, - recherche%20%2D%20phase%202
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- malaria survey
1, record 9, English, malaria%20survey
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Investigation carried out in an area with the object of determining the main features of malaria under the existing circumstances and thus ascertaining the most suitable antimalaria measures. 1, record 9, English, - malaria%20survey
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enquête paludologique
1, record 9, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20paludologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude complète exécutée dans une région pour définir l'ensemble des caractéristiques du paludisme dans les conditions existantes, en vue de déterminer les mesures antipaludiques à prendre. 1, record 9, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20paludologique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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