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SHOWINGS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- entertainment film
1, record 1, English, entertainment%20film
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- entertainment feature 1, record 1, English, entertainment%20feature
correct
- entertainment movie 2, record 1, English, entertainment%20movie
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A film which is commercially produced and distributed in a mass market for theatrical showings or television. 3, record 1, English, - entertainment%20film
Record 1, Key term(s)
- entertainment motion picture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- film récréatif
1, record 1, French, film%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9atif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- film de divertissement 2, record 1, French, film%20de%20divertissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film : œuvre cinématographique enregistrée sur film. 3, record 1, French, - film%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9atif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- first-run theater
1, record 2, English, first%2Drun%20theater
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- first-run theatre 2, record 2, English, first%2Drun%20theatre
- first-run movie theatre 3, record 2, English, first%2Drun%20movie%20theatre
- first-run movie theater 2, record 2, English, first%2Drun%20movie%20theater
- first run house 4, record 2, English, first%20run%20house
Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
first-run, adj. : relating to or specializing in the first showings of new motion pictures. 1, record 2, English, - first%2Drun%20theater
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
theater, theatre: a building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows. 5, record 2, English, - first%2Drun%20theater
Record 2, Key term(s)
- first-run house
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- salle d'exclusivité
1, record 2, French, salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- salle de première exclusivité 2, record 2, French, salle%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20exclusivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- salle de première vision 2, record 2, French, salle%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20vision
correct, feminine noun
- cinéma d'exclusivités 3, record 2, French, cin%C3%A9ma%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- cinéma d'exclusivité 4, record 2, French, cin%C3%A9ma%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinéma qui présente des films en primeur. 5, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Théâtre cinématographique spécialisé dans la projection des films inédits dits de «première exclusivité». 2, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les salles de première exclusivité, la projection peut être [...] prolongée de semaine en semaine. La première exclusivité terminée [...], la programmation du film est suspendue pour un certain temps, ou passe immédiatement dans les salles de secondes exclusivités. 2, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le film a été projeté pendant deux ans dans des cinémas d'exclusivité. 5, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot salle est souvent employé au sens de cinéma. 5, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
salle d'exclusivité; cinéma d'exclusivité(s) : Termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 6, record 2, French, - salle%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Knob Lake
1, record 3, English, Knob%20Lake
correct, see observation, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 3, English, - Knob%20Lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Several showings of crocidolite, the blue, sodic and ferruginous asbestos, have been found near Knob Lake, Quebec, and are also being explored. 3, record 3, English, - Knob%20Lake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lac Knob
1, record 3, French, lac%20Knob
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 3, French, - lac%20Knob
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 3, French, - lac%20Knob
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Près du lac Knob (Québec), plusieurs indices de crocidolite, amiante bleue, sodique et ferrugineuse ont été découverts et sont en cours d'exploration. 3, record 3, French, - lac%20Knob
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Prospecting
- Geochemistry
- Various Metal Ores
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- show
1, record 4, English, show
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- showing 2, record 4, English, showing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The detectable presence of mineral ... in a borehole ... 3, record 4, English, - show
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Nb-Be showings in the Letitia Lake area are associated with the emplacement of peralkaline syenite... 2, record 4, English, - show
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prospection minière
- Géochimie
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indice
1, record 4, French, indice
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- indice affleurant 2, record 4, French, indice%20affleurant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour une substance donnée, traces observées en un point permettant d'envisager que cette substance existe non loin en plus grande abondance. 3, record 4, French, - indice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] beaucoup d'indices ne sont pas très spectaculaires à l'affleurement. 4, record 4, French, - indice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] de nombreuses sources thermales se trouvent associées à des gîtes ou indices d'antimoine. 4, record 4, French, - indice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Plusieurs indices aurifères [...] ont été découverts sur la propriété [...] 5, record 4, French, - indice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[...] la plupart des indices de Nb-Be dans la région du lac Letitia [sont] associés à la mise en place de la syénite hyperalcaline [...] 2, record 4, French, - indice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Economic Geology
- Oil Drilling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- show
1, record 5, English, show
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- showing 2, record 5, English, showing
see observation, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appearance of oil or gas in the cuttings, samples, cores, etc., of a drilling well. 3, record 5, English, - show
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "oil show" and "gas show" are more specific. 4, record 5, English, - show
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
showing : term often used in the plural(showings). 4, record 5, English, - show
Record 5, Key term(s)
- showings
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géologie économique
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice
1, record 5, French, indice
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indication 2, record 5, French, indication
feminine noun
- trace 3, record 5, French, trace
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général les opérations de carottage sont nécessaires aux changements de formation aux niveaux montrant des indices même faibles d'hydrocarbures et chaque fois que l'on veut déterminer de façon précise la valeur des pendages. 4, record 5, French, - indice
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Advertising
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- poster advertising
1, record 6, English, poster%20advertising
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poster advertising is the most widely used form of outdoor advertising. Posters are sold in packages called "showings". 1, record 6, English, - poster%20advertising
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Publicité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- affichage papier
1, record 6, French, affichage%20papier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[I1] panifie, organise et contrôle l'affichage papier d'emploi sur les tableaux du Centre et les tableaux du campus. 1, record 6, French, - affichage%20papier
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Economic Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oil showings
1, record 7, English, oil%20showings
correct, see observation, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- showings 2, record 7, English, showings
correct, see observation, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The presence in a well, or in the bailings, of small quantities or recognized indications of oil. 2, record 7, English, - oil%20showings
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oil showings; showings : terms rarely used in the singular(oil showing; showing). 3, record 7, English, - oil%20showings
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also "oil show." 3, record 7, English, - oil%20showings
Record 7, Key term(s)
- oil showing
- showing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géologie économique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indices d'huile
1, record 7, French, indices%20d%27huile
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- indices de pétrole 1, record 7, French, indices%20de%20p%C3%A9trole
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traces d'huile qu'on observe sur un affleurement. 1, record 7, French, - indices%20d%27huile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indices d'huile; indices de pétrole : termes rarement utilisés au singulier (indice d'huile; indice de pétrole). 2, record 7, French, - indices%20d%27huile
Record 7, Key term(s)
- trace d'huile
- traces d'huile
- indice d'huile
- indice de pétrole
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- showing
1, record 8, English, showing
noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anywhere oil or gas encounter even if only in small showings. 1, record 8, English, - showing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- quantité
1, record 8, French, quantit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rencontres (venues) d'eau, de pétrole ou de gaz, même en faible quantité. 2, record 8, French, - quantit%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Découverte d'huile ou de gaz, mais en quantité non rentable. 3, record 8, French, - quantit%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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