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MOBILE APP [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Telecommunications
- Meteorology
- Collaboration with Health Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- WeatherCAN
1, record 1, English, WeatherCAN
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mobile weather app by Environment and Climate Change Canada. 2, record 1, English, - WeatherCAN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The app gives users the] latest forecast information directly from Canada’s official weather source. [It sends] weather alerts notifications in [the] area, as well as in [the users’] saved locations, wherever [they] are in Canada. 3, record 1, English, - WeatherCAN
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Télécommunications
- Météorologie
- Collaboration avec Santé Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MétéoCAN
1, record 1, French, M%C3%A9t%C3%A9oCAN
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application météo mobile par Environnement et Changement climatique Canada. 2, record 1, French, - M%C3%A9t%C3%A9oCAN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'application donne aux utilisateurs des] prévisions météo directement de la source officielle du Canada. [Elle envoie] des notifications d'alertes dans [la] région, et dans [les] endroits sauvegardés [des utilisateurs], où [qu'ils soient] au Canada. 3, record 1, French, - M%C3%A9t%C3%A9oCAN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
- Internet and Telematics
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proximity targeting
1, record 2, English, proximity%20targeting
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using cell phone triangulation, proximity targeting is able to serve hyperlocal ads to target customers and prospects in the right place, and at the right time. Typically, these time and location data are combined with data from a user's past interactions with the business's mobile app or website, along with demographics, thereby creating both a geographical and behavioral profile of the user. By doing so, advertisers can offer promotions that are relevant and usable at the time of visitation to a store. 2, record 2, English, - proximity%20targeting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ciblage de proximité
1, record 2, French, ciblage%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ciblage de proximité permet d'associer un utilisateur de téléphone cellulaire à une annonce faisant la promotion d'une entreprise située à proximité de l'endroit où il se trouve au moment de la diffusion de l'annonce. 2, record 2, French, - ciblage%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mobile application developer
1, record 3, English, mobile%20application%20developer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mobile applications developer 2, record 3, English, mobile%20applications%20developer
correct
- mobile app developer 3, record 3, English, mobile%20app%20developer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... what does a mobile application developer do? They design, create, and update mobile applications, whether on Android or iOS. They work with a user experience(UX) designer to make sure their design is aligned with the needs of the user. Together, they create mockups for the app. 2, record 3, English, - mobile%20application%20developer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- mobile apps developer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- développeur d'application mobile
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9veloppeur%20d%27application%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- développeuse d'application mobile 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9veloppeuse%20d%27application%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
- développeur d'appli mobile 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9veloppeur%20d%27appli%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
- développeuse d'appli mobile 4, record 3, French, d%C3%A9veloppeuse%20d%27appli%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un développeur d'application mobile est un expert dans le domaine de la programmation et de la conception d'applications destinées à être utilisées sur des dispositifs mobiles tels que les smartphones et les tablettes. Son rôle central consiste à créer, mettre en œuvre et améliorer des applications mobiles, que ce soit pour des plateformes iOS [Internetwork Operating System], Android ou d'autres systèmes d'exploitation. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9veloppeur%20d%27application%20mobile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- développeur d'applications mobiles
- développeuse d'applications mobiles
- développeur d'applis mobiles
- développeuse d'applis mobiles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Comunicaciones móviles e inalámbricas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desarrollador de aplicaciones móviles
1, record 3, Spanish, desarrollador%20de%20aplicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- desarrolladora de aplicaciones móviles 1, record 3, Spanish, desarrolladora%20de%20aplicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especialista encargado de diseñar la interfaz de usuario de cada aplicación móvil que se le presente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - desarrollador%20de%20aplicaciones%20m%C3%B3viles
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Advertising
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ad viewability
1, record 4, English, ad%20viewability
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ad viewability is the concept of how visible ads on a website or mobile app are to users. For an ad to be considered "viewed[, ]" at least 50% of the banner or creative must display on [a] screen for more than one second... 2, record 4, English, - ad%20viewability
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Publicité
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- visibilité publicitaire
1, record 4, French, visibilit%C3%A9%20publicitaire
correct, feminine 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 2023-10-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mobile order ahead
1, record 5, English, mobile%20order%20ahead
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mobile order and pay 2, record 5, English, mobile%20order%20and%20pay
correct
- mobile ordering 3, record 5, English, mobile%20ordering
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With mobile ordering, customers place their orders ahead of time, go to [the restaurant], check in, and pay through the app. They can then pick up their food using the physical counter, drive-thru, or curbside pickup. The app relies on geofencing to know where customers are in relation to the storefront to keep food fresh. 3, record 5, English, - mobile%20order%20ahead
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- service de commande mobile
1, record 5, French, service%20de%20commande%20mobile
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- commande mobile 2, record 5, French, commande%20mobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec la commande mobile, vous pouvez commander à l’avance, payer à l’aide de votre téléphone et obtenir votre commande au service-au-volant, au service au stationnement ou au comptoir. 2, record 5, French, - service%20de%20commande%20mobile
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service de commande mobile : La désignation «service de commande mobile» est recommandée pour éviter la confusion entre le service et le produit qui en résulte (la «commande mobile»). 3, record 5, French, - service%20de%20commande%20mobile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-04-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- web application
1, record 6, English, web%20application
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- web app 2, record 6, English, web%20app
correct, see observation
- web-based application 3, record 6, English, web%2Dbased%20application
correct, see observation
- Web application 4, record 6, English, Web%20application
correct
- Web-based application 5, record 6, English, Web%2Dbased%20application
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An application hosted on a web server and accessed through a web browser. 6, record 6, English, - web%20application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Similar to desktop computer software or a mobile app, a web application provides a user interface, offers utility or entertainment, and the ability to access, create, store, or modify data. 7, record 6, English, - web%20application
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
web application; web app; web-based application: The Translation Bureau recommends in its revised 2013 Linguistic Recommendation that "web" not be capitalized when it is part of a compound, whether the compound is written as two words or one, with or without a hyphen. 8, record 6, English, - web%20application
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- application Web
1, record 6, French, application%20Web
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- appli Web 2, record 6, French, appli%20Web
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application hébergée sur un serveur Web et accessible depuis un navigateur Web. 3, record 6, French, - application%20Web
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une application Web est une application [...] qui peut être lancée via une URL [Universal Resource Locator] dans un navigateur Web. Globalement, vous rendez simplement accessible aux utilisateurs l'URL de l'application Web via un raccourci affiché par le programme de lancement d'applicatifs. Lorsqu'un utilisateur sélectionne le raccourci, le programme de lancement d'applicatifs lance le navigateur Web de l'utilisateur, qui affiche ensuite l'application Web. 4, record 6, French, - application%20Web
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
application Web; appli Web : Le Bureau de la traduction préconise dans sa Recommandation linguistique révisée en 2013 la majuscule initiale lorsque «Web» est employé après un nom qu’il qualifie. Il est toujours invariable. 5, record 6, French, - application%20Web
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación web
1, record 6, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20web
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aplicación [codificada] en un lenguaje soportado por los navegadores web (HTML, JavaScript, Java, etc.) que los usuarios pueden utilizar accediendo a un servidor web a través de Internet o de una intranet mediante un navegador. 1, record 6, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n%20web
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aplicación web: "web" se escribe en minúscula cuando se emplea como adjetivo, como en "página web". En cuanto al número, es frecuente el plural invariable (sitios web). 2, record 6, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n%20web
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-12-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Sociology of Communication
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- objectionable content
1, record 7, English, objectionable%20content
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... content [on a website or mobile app] that most users would find to be offensive, upsetting, or inappropriate. 2, record 7, English, - objectionable%20content
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some examples of objectionable content include: defamatory commentary and hate speech about religion, gender, race and other targeted groups; overly sexual material of an explicit nature; portrayals of extreme violence or content that encourages violence; bullying and harassment; and illegal activities such as drug use and gambling. 2, record 7, English, - objectionable%20content
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sociologie de la communication
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contenu répréhensible
1, record 7, French, contenu%20r%C3%A9pr%C3%A9hensible
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] contenu [...] inapproprié, déplacé ou injurieux, ou qui viole les règles d'utilisation [d'un] site [Web ou d'une application mobile]. 2, record 7, French, - contenu%20r%C3%A9pr%C3%A9hensible
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contenu répréhensible : terme tiré du mini-lexique «Cyberespace et droit» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 7, French, - contenu%20r%C3%A9pr%C3%A9hensible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Documents (Industries)
- Software
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- release notes
1, record 8, English, release%20notes
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- update notes 2, record 8, English, update%20notes
correct, plural
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When you release an update to a mobile app on [the] app store, you have to include release notes : a short update of what has changed since the last version. 3, record 8, English, - release%20notes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Documents techniques (Industries)
- Logiciels
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- notes de mise à jour
1, record 8, French, notes%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20jour
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-02-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Informatics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- integrated web solution
1, record 9, English, integrated%20web%20solution
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What are the key characteristics of new apps being deployed, if any; knowing if integrated web solutions into the app are compatible with the mobile device in use? Does the mobile device have supporting capabilities i. e., storage, bandwidth, performance, scalability to support new solutions vendors anticipate to deploy? 1, record 9, English, - integrated%20web%20solution
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Informatique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- solution Web intégrée
1, record 9, French, solution%20Web%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine 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 2017-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- in-app purchase
1, record 10, English, in%2Dapp%20purchase
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IAP 2, record 10, English, IAP
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A purchase made] from within an application, typically a mobile app running on a smartphone or other mobile device. 3, record 10, English, - in%2Dapp%20purchase
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With some apps, [users] can buy additional content or services within the app. ... Here are some examples of in-app purchases: a sword that gives [a player] more power in a game, a key that unlocks more features of a free app, virtual currency that can be used for purchases. 4, record 10, English, - in%2Dapp%20purchase
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vente
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- achat intégré à l'application
1, record 10, French, achat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27application
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- achat intégré 2, record 10, French, achat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- achat au moyen de l'application 3, record 10, French, achat%20au%20moyen%20de%20l%27application
masculine noun
- achat in-app 4, record 10, French, achat%20in%2Dapp
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines applications [permettent à l'utilisateur] d'acheter directement des contenus ou des services supplémentaires. [...] voici quelques exemples [d'achats intégrés] : une épée qui procure davantage de puissance dans un jeu, une clé qui débloque plus de fonctionnalités d'une application gratuite, une monnaie virtuelle qui peut être utilisée pour effectuer les achats. 3, record 10, French, - achat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27application
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
achat intégré à l'application : terme tiré du mini-lexique «Cyberespace et droit» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 5, record 10, French, - achat%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27application
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-03-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Internet and Telematics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mobile widget
1, record 11, English, mobile%20widget
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mobile widget is a simple Web app that's built with open Web technology like HTML [HyperText Mark-up Language], CSS [cascading style sheets] and JavaScript. 1, record 11, English, - mobile%20widget
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Internet et télématique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- widget mobile
1, record 11, French, widget%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Webwag synchronise sur mobile sa page d'accueil personnalisable, et permet de créer ses widgets mobiles. 1, record 11, French, - widget%20mobile
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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