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MAIN QUESTION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Statistics
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- primary endpoint
1, record 1, English, primary%20endpoint
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main result that is measured at the end of a study to see if a given treatment worked ... 2, record 1, English, - primary%20endpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Primary endpoint(s) are typically efficacy measures that address the main research question. 3, record 1, English, - primary%20endpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is for example] the number of deaths or the difference in survival between the treatment group and the control group). What the primary endpoint will be is decided before the study begins. 2, record 1, English, - primary%20endpoint
Record 1, Key term(s)
- primary end point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Statistique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- critère de jugement principal
1, record 1, French, crit%C3%A8re%20de%20jugement%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- critère d'évaluation principal 2, record 1, French, crit%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20principal
correct, masculine noun
- critère principal 3, record 1, French, crit%C3%A8re%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude de faisabilité est un préalable pour construire l'hypothèse à tester et calculer le nombre de sujets nécessaires dans une étude comparative. À ce stade du développement, la détermination du critère de jugement principal est essentielle/fondamentale, car c'est ce critère qui permettra de mesurer l'efficacité du DM [dispositif médical]. Le critère doit être clinique et pertinent au regard de la pathologie et de l'action recherchée, comme la réduction de la mortalité ou d'une complication cliniquement mesurable. 1, record 1, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20jugement%20principal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crime proof oneself
1, record 2, English, crime%20proof%20oneself
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the benefits of travelling solo, the question of security still remains an important issue. However, this too has two solutions. The first is to try and crime proof oneself and the second is to choose the destinations that are safe for travelling alone. When it comes to crime-proofing, it is advisable to learn some kind of martial arts like judo or karate. There are three main tricks of the trade — never hitchhike; do not easily trust anyone and do not indulge into drinking. If these three principles are followed then it becomes relatively safe for women to travel outdoors all alone. 1, record 2, English, - crime%20proof%20oneself
Record 2, Key term(s)
- crimeproof oneself
- crime-proof oneself
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- se protéger contre le crime
1, record 2, French, se%20prot%C3%A9ger%20contre%20le%20crime
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fois à l'étranger. Soyez prudent. Même si vous vous sentez en sécurité dans votre pays de destination, il est essentiel de vous protéger contre le crime : Demeurez vigilant et à l'affût de ce qui se passe autour de vous. Réduisez au maximum votre consommation d'alcool; ne consommez pas et ne transportez pas de stupéfiants, et ne vous impliquez pas dans leur trafic. Faites vous-même vos valises et ne les laissez jamais sans surveillance. Ne traversez jamais la frontière avec des articles, pas même une enveloppe, pour une autre personne. 1, record 2, French, - se%20prot%C3%A9ger%20contre%20le%20crime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ismaili
1, record 3, English, Ismaili
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Ismailian 2, record 3, English, Ismailian
correct, noun
- Ismaelian 3, record 3, English, Ismaelian
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a Shiite Muslim branch that seceded from the main group in the 8th century over the question of succession to the position of imam. 4, record 3, English, - Ismaili
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ismailis; Ismailians; Ismaelians: plural forms. 5, record 3, English, - Ismaili
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Ismaélien
1, record 3, French, Isma%C3%A9lien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Ismaélienne 2, record 3, French, Isma%C3%A9lienne
correct, feminine noun
- Ismaïlien 3, record 3, French, Isma%C3%AFlien
correct, masculine noun
- Ismaïlienne 4, record 3, French, Isma%C3%AFlienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'une secte chiite extrémiste qui, à l'opposé de la majorité des chiites, admet Ismail comme septième et dernier imam. 5, record 3, French, - Isma%C3%A9lien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ismaéliens; Ismaéliennes; Ismaïliens; Ismaïliennes : formes plurielles. 2, record 3, French, - Isma%C3%A9lien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
- Target Acquisition
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- muzzle velocity sensor
1, record 4, English, muzzle%20velocity%20sensor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- projectile muzzle velocity sensor 2, record 4, English, projectile%20muzzle%20velocity%20sensor
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the gun barrels are fitted with muzzle velocity sensors, which are linked to the fire control computer, so the actual speed of the round can be taken into account when the computer calculates the lead angle necessary to hit a moving target. This is necessary as the speed of the round when leaving the barrel may vary depending on the ammunition manufacture date and age, moisture content, the barrel wear, etc. 3, record 4, English, - muzzle%20velocity%20sensor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Projectile muzzle velocity sensor mounted on T-84 MBT [main battle tank] turret roof. As an option, the tank fire-control system can also include a projectile muzzle velocity sensor, which measures the velocity in question and feeds information to the tank's fire control ballistic computer after each firing of the gun to allow to automatically correct for gun bore wear, charge temperature and other factors. 2, record 4, English, - muzzle%20velocity%20sensor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capteur de vitesse initiale
1, record 4, French, capteur%20de%20vitesse%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- previous question
1, record 5, English, previous%20question
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In parliamentary practice, the question whether a vote shall be taken on the main issue, or not, brought forward before the main or real question is put by the speaker and for the purpose of avoiding, if the vote is in the negative, the putting of this question. 2, record 5, English, - previous%20question
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- question préalable
1, record 5, French, question%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Question posée au début d'un débat par un parlementaire demandant à l'Assemblée s'il y a lieu de procéder au débat. Si l'Assemblée estime qu'il n'y a pas lieu d'en débattre, le projet en discussion est retiré de l'ordre du jour. 2, record 5, French, - question%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuestión previa
1, record 5, Spanish, cuesti%C3%B3n%20previa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moción debatible que tiene por efecto provocar una votación sobre una cuestión en estudio y que impide la propuesta de modificaciones suplementarias. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cuesti%C3%B3n%20previa
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si la cuestión previa se adopta, la moción inicial se somete de inmediato a votación; si se rechaza, la moción se sustituye. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cuesti%C3%B3n%20previa
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- main motion
1, record 6, English, main%20motion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principal question before the House or a committee. 2, record 6, English, - main%20motion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Main motions are those that formally state a question or item of business and bring it before the membership. 3, record 6, English, - main%20motion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A main motion may be introduced only when no other motion is before the House. 4, record 6, English, - main%20motion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A proposed modification to it, or an attempt to supersede it, is considered a subsidiary or secondary motion. 2, record 6, English, - main%20motion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- motion principale
1, record 6, French, motion%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Question principale dont la Chambre ou un comité est saisie. 2, record 6, French, - motion%20principale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la Chambre est saisie à la fois d'une motion, d'un amendement et d'un sous-amendement, on doit retirer chaque proposition dans l'ordre, c'est-à-dire qu'on ne peut retirer ni le premier amendement ni la motion principale avant d'avoir retiré le dernier amendement. 3, record 6, French, - motion%20principale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une modification proposée à cette question, ou une proposition visant à ce qu'elle soit remplacée, est considérée comme étant une motion subsidiaire. 2, record 6, French, - motion%20principale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- moción principal
1, record 6, Spanish, moci%C3%B3n%20principal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuestión principal tratada por la Cámara o una comisión. 2, record 6, Spanish, - moci%C3%B3n%20principal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Una modificación propuesta a la moción principal, o un intento de sustituirla, es considerada como una moción subsidiaria. 2, record 6, Spanish, - moci%C3%B3n%20principal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-08-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Operations Research and Management
- Scientific Research
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- interview data
1, record 7, English, interview%20data
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information and notes taken during an interview to allow the interviewer to construct diagrams that describe and define the work and tasks that are being analyzed. 2, record 7, English, - interview%20data
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The UK Biobank Project is now consulting on their Ethics and Governance Framework …; this project is intended to build a multi-year research resource of human biological samples and genetic data linked to clinical records and personal interview data; applications to do research using this biobank will need to pass scientific peer review and ethics review. 3, record 7, English, - interview%20data
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Interview data was grouped according to the main question areas for the evaluation, such as examples of the successful implementation of SDS 2000. Documents and interviews were analyzed by separate researchers and then synthesized. That is, multiple data sources were brought together to verify that information was accurate and to provide a more balanced picture of SDS 2000. 4, record 7, English, - interview%20data
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, the singular "datum" (plural form "data", French equivalent: "donnée", "données" in the plural form) is used to mean a single reference element (point, line, surface, etc.), a measurement or a result taken individually. The Latin plural "data" is also used as a mass noun and can be used in the singular or in the plural. The use in the singular is criticized but is more and more frequent, at least in day-to-day usage. [According to the Webster’s] 5, record 7, English, - interview%20data
Record 7, Key term(s)
- interview datum
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Recherche scientifique
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- données de l'entrevue
1, record 7, French, donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27entrevue
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- données tirées d'entrevues 2, record 7, French, donn%C3%A9es%20tir%C3%A9es%20d%27entrevues
correct, feminine noun, plural
- données recueillies dans le cadre d'entrevues 3, record 7, French, donn%C3%A9es%20recueillies%20dans%20le%20cadre%20d%27entrevues
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On se sert des données de l'entrevue de départ pour identifier les employés vulnérables. 1, record 7, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27entrevue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le projet de banque de tissus du R.-U. procède maintenant à une consultation au sujet de son cadre d'éthique et de gouvernance […]; le projet vise à créer une ressource de recherche pluriannuelle constitué d'échantillons biologiques humains et de données génétiques reliées à des dossiers cliniques et des données tirées d'entrevues personnelles. Les demandes de recherche au moyen de cette banque de tissus devront subir avec succès l'examen scientifique par les pairs et un examen de l'éthique. 2, record 7, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27entrevue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les données recueillies dans le cadre des entrevues ont été groupées selon les principaux secteurs des questions de l’évaluation, comme des exemples de mise en œuvre réussie de la SDD 2000. Des chercheurs distincts ont analysé les documents et les entrevues, puis les ont résumés. Des sources de données multiples ont donc été rassemblées afin de vérifier l’exactitude de l’information et de fournir une vue plus équilibrée de la SDD 2000. 3, record 7, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27entrevue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé au pluriel, comme collectif, parce qu'il y a plusieurs données à analyser. 4, record 7, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27entrevue
Record 7, Key term(s)
- donnée de l'entrevue
- donnée des entrevues
- données des entrevues
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Petrochemistry
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hydrocarbon base
1, record 8, English, hydrocarbon%20base
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Penreco’s Versagel F-1000 gelled hydrocarbon base will provide an endless array of fragrance release possibilities that are only limited by the formulator’s imagination. 2, record 8, English, - hydrocarbon%20base
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
(Question of an exam) What is the main difference between a hydrocarbon ointment and an anhydrous absorption base like lanolin USP. Give an example of when the absorption base would be used instead of the hydrocarbon ointment. The main difference between an absorption base and a hydrocarbon base is that the absorption base contains surfactants that allow the incorporation of water. 3, record 8, English, - hydrocarbon%20base
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ointment bases can be classified by water content into four categories. I. Hydrocarbon bases (or oleaginous): Ointment bases of this type contain and absorb no water. They are prepared from vegetable fixed oils or animal fats, and may contain or include lard, olive oil, cottonseed oil, and other oils. All of these oils contain glycerides, and are subject to rancidification by oxidation. Many of these ingredients possess an unpleasant and unmaskable odor. White Petrolatum is the most common hydrocarbon base. ... II. Absorption bases (Emulsifiable Bases). ... III. Water-Removable Bases (Emulsion Bases). ... IV. Water-Soluble bases ... 4, record 8, English, - hydrocarbon%20base
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Chimie du pétrole
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- base d'hydrocarbure
1, record 8, French, base%20d%27hydrocarbure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Composition lubrifiante, avec ou sans additif, à base d'hydrocarbures. 2, record 8, French, - base%20d%27hydrocarbure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mesure d'interface dans une unité de déshydratation de GPL. [...] Si l'adsorbeur reçoit une quantité excessive d'eau, il doit être régénéré plus souvent, ce qui épuise ses granules, augmente la consommation de liquide de séchage à base d'hydrocarbure et accroît les coûts d'exploitation. 3, record 8, French, - base%20d%27hydrocarbure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Petroquímica
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- base de hidrocarburo
1, record 8, Spanish, base%20de%20hidrocarburo
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-10-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- discussion leading
1, record 9, English, discussion%20leading
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- conference leadership 2, record 9, English, conference%20leadership
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Discussion leading. A discussion plan... should include :(a) A clear statement of the objectives of the discussion.(b) A logical breakdown of the subject matter to be explored...(c) Key points for discussion.(d) Questions to stimulate discussion, including an opening question.(e) A possible framework for conclusions to be reached under the main areas of subject breakdown. 1, record 9, English, - discussion%20leading
Record 9, Key term(s)
- conference leading
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- animation de discussion
1, record 9, French, animation%20de%20discussion
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- conduite des discussions 2, record 9, French, conduite%20des%20discussions
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- conduite des échanges 3, record 9, French, conduite%20des%20%C3%A9changes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observation révèle (...) deux tendances opposées d'animation de discussion, et différentes adaptations possibles de ces deux extrêmes. C'est ce qu'on a appelé l'attitude directive et l'attitude non-directive. 1, record 9, French, - animation%20de%20discussion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les principes établis sont ensuite généralisés et peuvent servir à la conduite de toutes les discussions, quel qu'en soit l'objet. 2, record 9, French, - animation%20de%20discussion
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En dynamique de groupe, on parle plus volontiers d'"animation" que de "conduite" de discussion. L'aspect autoritaire du rôle est moins évident lorsqu'on parle d'animation. 4, record 9, French, - animation%20de%20discussion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-03-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ex-post basis 1, record 10, English, ex%2Dpost%20basis
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The major argument which was advanced for the current treatment was that by introducing the time lag, the government's contribution for the year in question would not appear in the Main Estimates except on an ex-post basis. 1, record 10, English, - ex%2Dpost%20basis
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- base ex-post 1, record 10, French, base%20ex%2Dpost
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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