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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rugby
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cut
1, record 1, English, cut
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Key coaching points. Ball carrier to move the defender to the edge of the channel to open up space. Support players to hold their opposite number as long as possible before cutting a line to take the pass. The defender can close the space as far as the edge of their own channel. If the support player cuts too early or the ball carrier does not move their defender enough, the support player will be touched/tackled. 2, record 1, English, - cut
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rugby
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couper
1, record 1, French, couper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croiser la trajectoire de course du porteur du ballon pour lui suggérer une solution de passe qui prenne à revers la défense adverse. 1, record 1, French, - couper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couper : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 5 septembre 2023. 2, record 1, French, - couper
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- side-volley trap
1, record 2, English, side%2Dvolley%20trap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The side-volley trap is a safe... way of controlling [a] pass coming at you... The key to this technique is getting... the controlling surface behind the line of the ball, and withdrawing it on contact... It's... important to judge the speed and flight of the ball perfectly... 2, record 2, English, - side%2Dvolley%20trap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amorti intérieur du pied
1, record 2, French, amorti%20int%C3%A9rieur%20du%20pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1) Avec le pied : a) Intérieur - Pour toutes les balles venant de face. À l'instant précédant l'impact, la jambe de contrôle est portée [...] en avant [...] et à la hauteur estimée du ballon [...] Au moment de l'impact, reculer la jambe [...] 2, record 2, French, - amorti%20int%C3%A9rieur%20du%20pied
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fútbol
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguamiento con el interior del pie
1, record 2, Spanish, amortiguamiento%20con%20el%20interior%20del%20pie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Escalators
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vertical transportation
1, record 3, English, vertical%20transportation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vertical circulation of traffic in a multistory building is the key to successful functioning of the design.... Traffic may pass from level to level... by ramps, stairs, elevators, or moving stairs. 2, record 3, English, - vertical%20transportation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Escaliers mécaniques
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- transport vertical
1, record 3, French, transport%20vertical
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, English, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- city of Whitehorse 2, record 4, English, city%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
- City of Whitehorse 2, record 4, English, City%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A city of the Yukon Territory and its capital since 1953, located at kilometre 1476, just off the Alaska Highway. The city lies mainly on the western side of the Yukon River, nestled in a protected valley surrounded by Canyon Mountain(locally known as Grey Mountain) to the east, Haeckel Hill to the northwest and Golden Horn Mountain to the south. Located at the head of navigation on the Yukon River, Whitehorse grew significantly by becoming a temporary stopping point--past two major obstacles on the river, Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse Rapids--for prospectors heading for Dawson(then known as "Dawson City") during the Klondike Gold Rush Years(1897-1899). In 1900, with the completion of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway from Skagway in Alaska, to Carcross and Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, the community grew around the point where the railway and river met, on the western side of the Yukon River. After the gold rush, Whitehorse's population dropped, but with the help of navigation and aviation companies, the British Yukon Navigation Company building riverboats and operating them to Dawson until 1954, and the British Yukon Aviation Company transporting mail, freight and passengers, the economy was kept afloat. During World War II, Whitehorse played a significant role as a key link in the north-south transportation system, hosting the Americans and Canadians in charge of expanding the air link that was the Northwest Staging Route(a series of airfields across the Northwest), building the 2300-km Alaska Highway, or constructing the Canol Pipeline from Norman Wells, N. W. T., and an oil refinery at Whitehorse. In 1950, Whitehorse was incorporated as a city. In 1953, the territorial capital of the Yukon was moved from Dawson to Whitehorse, adding the government sector to an economy made of the mining(copper, silver and lead-zinc), tourist and oil industries. Though the mines shut down in Yukon and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway ended its operations 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 60°43’ 135°03’ (Yukon Territory). 3, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In Canada (with seven exceptions as of December 31, 2004), the name of an inhabited place has the same form in English and French, which form is listed in the Gazetteer of the province or territory in accordance with the inscription in the Incorporation Act of the entity. This rule also applies for the historic designation of an inhabited place, even if the designation is not or no longer gazetteered. 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The "city of Whitehorse" is the geographical entity: "The city of Whitehorse is surrounded by mountains.", while the "City of Whitehorse" refers to its governing body or administrative instance: "The City of Whitehorse relied on Yukon’s "Decade of Anniversaries" (1990-1999) to attract tourists: among others, the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, 100 years of Royal Canadian Mounted Police presence and the 100th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush.». 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The inhabitant of Whitehorse is a "Whitehorsian," man or woman; this form is recognized, though "Whitehorser" can also be found, but is not widely used. 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, French, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cité de Whitehorse 2, record 4, French, cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
- Cité de Whitehorse 2, record 4, French, Cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville du Territoire du Yukon qui en est aussi la capitale depuis 1953, située au kilomètre 1476, près de la route de l'Alaska. On l'appelle communément «la ville de Whitehorse», bien qu'elle ait le statut de cité en raison de son caractère politique et historique et de l'importance de sa population. La ville s'étend surtout du côté ouest du fleuve Yukon, blottie dans une vallée protégée, entourée de la montagne Canyon (appelée «Grey» dans la région) à l'est, la colline Haeckel au nord-ouest et la montagne Golden Horn au sud. Sise là où commence la navigation sur le fleuve Yukon, Whitehorse s'est développée de façon significative en devenant un arrêt d'étape --une fois franchis les deux obstacles principaux sur le fleuve, le canyon Miles et les rapides Whitehorse-- pour les prospecteurs en route pour Dawson (alors appelée à l'américaine, «Dawson City») pendant les années de la ruée vers l'or du Klondike (1897-1899). Avec la fin de la construction du chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway depuis Skagway (Alaska) à Carcross puis Whitehorse (Territoire du Yukon) en 1900, la communauté s'est développée au point de rencontre entre le fleuve et le chemin de fer, sur la rive ouest du fleuve Yukon. Une fois la ruée vers l'or terminée, la population de Whitehorse chute, mais avec l'aide des compagnies de navigation et d'aviation, la British Yukon Navigation Company qui construit des bateaux à aubes et en gère les opérations jusqu'à Dawson jusqu'en 1954, et la British Yukon Aviation Company qui transporte du courrier, des marchandises et des passagers, l'économie de la ville demeure viable. Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Whitehorse joue un rôle important comme point de liaison pour les opérations de transport dans l'axe nord-sud, hébergeant les Américains et les Canadiens chargés d'accroître les liaisons aériennes de la Northwest Staging Route (une série de terrains d'aviation dans le Nord-Ouest) ou de construire les 230 kilomètres de la 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 60°43' 135°03' (Territoire du Yukon). 3, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada (sauf sept exceptions au 31 décembre 2004), le nom d'un lieu habité a la même forme en français et en anglais, celle consignée au Répertoire de la province ou du territoire conformément à l'inscription sur l'Acte d'incorporation de l'entité. Cette règle s'applique également pour la désignation historique d'un lieu habité même si cette désignation ne figure pas ou plus au Répertoire. 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Un nom de ville est féminin, même lorsque le pseudo-générique «ville» ne le précède pas : «En 1982, Whitehorse a été lourdement affectée lorsqu'elle a cessé d'être desservie par la compagnie de chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.». 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
La «cité de Whitehorse» ou «ville de Whitehorse» est la ville géographique : «La ville de Whitehorse est entourée de montagnes.». Par contre, «Cité de Whitehorse» ou «Ville de Whitehorse» signifie l'administration municipale ou la personne morale : «La Cité de Whitehorse a profité de la «Décennie des anniversaires» (1990-1999), une initiative du Territoire du Yukon, pour attirer des touristes : entre autres, le 50e anniversaire de la route de l'Alaska et les centenaires de la présence de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et de la découverte de l'or au Klondike.» 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le citoyen ou habitant de Whitehorse est un «Whitehorsien», une «Whitehorsienne», ou un «Whitehorsois», une «Whitehorsoise», les deux formes n'étant ni reconnues, ni usitées. 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ville de Whitehorse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, Spanish, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No existe consenso entre los autores sobre el género de los nombres de ciudades y provincias. Aunque algunos sostienen que los nombres que terminan en -a son femeninos y los que terminan en otra vocal o consonante son masculinos, generalmente se hace la concordancia con el sustantivo femenino ciudad, o provincia, según sea el caso. 2, record 4, Spanish, - Whitehorse
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- runaway neutron
1, record 5, English, runaway%20neutron
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- run-away neutron 2, record 5, English, run%2Daway%20neutron
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key feature of the tokamak is its central, hollow, donut shaped chamber. Huge electric currents pass through the coils surrounding the chamber and through the plasma inside it creating a powerful magnetic field that holds the plasma in place. The runaway neutrons have no charge and therefore not influenced by the strong magnetic field. Neutrons fly in straight paths and smash into the atoms of the reactor walls. During such collisions the considerable kinetic energy is transformed into heat energy which is used to heat steam to drive electrical generators. 1, record 5, English, - runaway%20neutron
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- neutron fuyant
1, record 5, French, neutron%20fuyant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- universal key
1, record 6, English, universal%20key
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hands-free key that wirelessly and omnidirectionally transmits an ID code to open a plurality of different locks. 2, record 6, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This single universal key can replace the large number of different keys that a person typically carries, including mechanical tumbler-type keys, mag cards, automobile "keyless entry" transmitters, garage door openers, and the like. Because the system allows hands free opening of locks, the system allows the user to quickly and easily pass through otherwise locked doors without setting down loads or searching through pockets or purses for keys. 2, record 6, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Universal key duplicator. 3, record 6, English, - universal%20key
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clef universelle
1, record 6, French, clef%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé mains libres, sans fil, omnidirectionnelle, qui transmet un code d'identification personnelle pour ouvrir un grand nombre de serrures différentes. 2, record 6, French, - clef%20universelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- social promotion
1, record 7, English, social%20promotion
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- social passing 2, record 7, English, social%20passing
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Working] of social promotion where students are allowed to continue to pass through school with their peers without satisfying academic requirements or meeting performance indicators at key grades. 3, record 7, English, - social%20promotion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- promotion automatique
1, record 7, French, promotion%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La principale lacune identifiée par la FSE [Fédération des syndicats de l'enseignement] est la promotion automatique des élèves n'ayant pas atteint les acquis pour passer au degré supérieur. 2, record 7, French, - promotion%20automatique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La promotion à l'Élémentaire et au secondaire sera fait par année selon le rendement de l'élève; il n'y a pas de promotion automatique selon l'âge de l'élève. 3, record 7, French, - promotion%20automatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- radix sorting
1, record 8, English, radix%20sorting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- pocket sorting 1, record 8, English, pocket%20sorting
correct
- digital sorting 2, record 8, English, digital%20sorting
correct
- radix sorting algorithm 3, record 8, English, radix%20sorting%20algorithm
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sorting algorithm in which the file is first sorted on the least significant digit of the sort key, then the next least significant until in the final pass a sort is made on the most significant digit. 1, record 8, English, - radix%20sorting
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The algorithm is best implemented using linked lists. 1, record 8, English, - radix%20sorting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tri numérique
1, record 8, French, tri%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Algorithme de tri par lequel un fichier est d'abord classé en fonction de l'indicatif le moins important, puis ensuite en fonction de l'indicatif qui le précède, et ainsi de suite jusqu'à ce que l'on parvienne à l'indicatif le plus important. 2, record 8, French, - tri%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación por la base
1, record 8, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20por%20la%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- algoritmo de clasificación de la base 1, record 8, Spanish, algoritmo%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20base
correct, masculine noun
- clasificación digital 2, record 8, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20digital
feminine noun
- clasificación numérica 2, record 8, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20num%C3%A9rica
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Algoritmo de clasificación basado en la base de los elementos que se clasifican. 2, record 8, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20por%20la%20base
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spare key
1, record 9, English, spare%20key
correct, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within any proper master key system, the retention of duplicate pass keys for emergency access should not be necessary. All spare keys, should therefore be stored in a "security approved" container, or an alarmed, metal key press(lockable) installed in the security room or at least an alarmed room. 1, record 9, English, - spare%20key
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spare: Not in regular use or immediately needed; extra. 2, record 9, English, - spare%20key
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Sécurité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- clef de rechange
1, record 9, French, clef%20de%20rechange
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- clé de rechange 1, record 9, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20rechange
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De rechange : destiné à remplacer un objet ou un élément identique. 2, record 9, French, - clef%20de%20rechange
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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