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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relationship escalator
1, record 1, English, relationship%20escalator
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The default set of societal expectations for intimate relationships. 1, record 1, English, - relationship%20escalator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partners follow a progressive set of steps, each with visible markers, toward a clear goal. The goal at the top of the escalator is to achieve a permanently monogamous(sexually and romantically exclusive between two people), cohabiting marriage — legally sanctioned if possible. In many cases, buying a house and having kids is also part of the goal. Partners are expected to remain together at the top of the escalator until death. The escalator is the standard by which most people gauge whether a developing intimate relationship is significant, "serious, "good, healthy, committed or worth pursuing or continuing. 1, record 1, English, - relationship%20escalator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ascenseur relationnel
1, record 1, French, ascenseur%20relationnel
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascensor relacional
1, record 1, Spanish, ascensor%20relacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al tener pareja, pensamos que, aunque no te hayas subido al ascensor relacional, existe ese sentimiento de que tu relación es válida, y por ende es igualmente oportuno centrarnos en esa persona 24 horas al día toda la semana y hacerlo todo juntos. Juntamos relaciones, amigos y construimos un mundo alrededor de esta persona. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ascensor%20relacional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Michigan goal
1, record 2, English, Michigan%20goal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Michigan 2, record 2, English, Michigan
correct
- lacrosse goal 2, record 2, English, lacrosse%20goal
correct
- Zorro goal 3, record 2, English, Zorro%20goal
correct
- Zorro 1, record 2, English, Zorro
correct
- high wrap 2, record 2, English, high%20wrap
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In ice hockey, a Michigan goal... is a goal scored by an attacker starting behind the opposing net, lifting the puck onto their stick, moving their stick around to a top corner of the net, and shooting the puck into the net at close range. 1, record 2, English, - Michigan%20goal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- but Michigan
1, record 2, French, but%20Michigan
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- but Zorro 2, record 2, French, but%20Zorro
correct, masculine noun
- but lacrosse 3, record 2, French, but%20lacrosse
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au hockey sur glace, un but Michigan [...] est un but de style lacrosse où un attaquant compte depuis l'arrière du filet. Le joueur soulève la rondelle et la place sur sa lame de bâton pour ensuite pivoter et projeter la rondelle dans le coin supérieur du filet, par-dessus l'épaule du gardien de but. 2, record 2, French, - but%20Michigan
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Health Institutions
- Scientific Research
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
1, record 3, English, Ottawa%20Hospital%20Research%20Institute
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OHRI 2, record 3, English, OHRI
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Ottawa Health Research Institute 3, record 3, English, Ottawa%20Health%20Research%20Institute
former designation, correct, Ontario
- OHRI 4, record 3, English, OHRI
former designation, correct, Ontario
- OHRI 4, record 3, English, OHRI
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa Health Research Institute(OHRI) was formed on April 1, 2001 through the merger of The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the Loeb Health Research Institute. After eight years, the Ottawa Health Research Institute is changing its name to the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, as the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. It has grown rapidly to become one of the top hospital-based research institutes in Canada. Its goal is to make tomorrow's health care possible today; bringing new hope to their patients, while advancing health research at a global level. 4, record 3, English, - Ottawa%20Hospital%20Research%20Institute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements de santé
- Recherche scientifique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Institut de recherche de l'Hôpital d'Ottawa
1, record 3, French, Institut%20de%20recherche%20de%20l%27H%C3%B4pital%20d%27Ottawa
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IRHO 2, record 3, French, IRHO
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Institut de recherche en santé d'Ottawa 3, record 3, French, Institut%20de%20recherche%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20d%27Ottawa
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- IRSO 4, record 3, French, IRSO
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- IRSO 4, record 3, French, IRSO
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut de recherche en santé d'Ottawa, fut créé le 1er avril 2001, suite à la fusion de l’Institut de recherche de l’Hôpital d'Ottawa et de L'Institut Loeb de recherche en santé. Après huit années d’existence, l'Institut de recherche en santé d'Ottawa (IRSO) deviendra l'Institut de recherche de l'Hôpital d'Ottawa (IRHO). L'Institut est l'établissement de recherche de L'Hôpital d'Ottawa affilié à l'Université d'Ottawa. Il est rapidement devenu l'un des plus grands et des plus importants instituts de recherche en milieu hospitalier au Canada. Son objectif est d'offrir aujourd'hui les soins de santé de demain, de donner de nouveaux espoirs à leurs patients tout en faisant progresser la recherche en santé à l'échelle mondiale. 4, record 3, French, - Institut%20de%20recherche%20de%20l%27H%C3%B4pital%20d%27Ottawa
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
- Field Hockey
- Handball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- goal
1, record 4, English, goal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A frame consisting of a pair of upright posts ... joined by a horizontal bar ... 2, record 4, English, - goal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The back, sides and top of the goal may be enclosed by a net. 3, record 4, English, - goal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
- Hockey sur gazon
- Handball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- but
1, record 4, French, but
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portique composé de trois montants : deux poteaux [verticaux] et une barre transversale [...] 2, record 4, French, - but
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À chaque extrémité du terrain se trouve un but. [...] Le but peut être fermé par un filet soutenu de façon convenable et placé de manière à ne pas gêner le gardien de buts. 3, record 4, French, - but
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On dit souvent «les buts». 4, record 4, French, - but
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Fútbol
- Hockey sobre hierba
- Balonmano
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- portería
1, record 4, Spanish, porter%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- meta 1, record 4, Spanish, meta
correct, feminine noun
- arco 2, record 4, Spanish, arco
correct, masculine noun
- puerta 3, record 4, Spanish, puerta
correct, feminine noun
- meta-gol 4, record 4, Spanish, meta%2Dgol
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marco rectangular formado por dos postes y un larguero, por el cual ha de entrar el balón o la pelota para marcar tantos. 5, record 4, Spanish, - porter%C3%ADa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- goalkeeper's pad
1, record 5, English, goalkeeper%27s%20pad
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- goaltender's pad 2, record 5, English, goaltender%27s%20pad
correct
- netminder's pad 2, record 5, English, netminder%27s%20pad
correct
- goaler pad 2, record 5, English, goaler%20pad
correct
- goalkeeper's leg guard 3, record 5, English, goalkeeper%27s%20leg%20guard
correct
- goal keeper's leg guard 4, record 5, English, goal%20keeper%27s%20leg%20guard
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of protective equipment intended to protect the legs of a goalkeeper in goal games; each is made of tubular rubber encased in a leather envelope and covers from over the knee to the top of the skate or shoe. 5, record 5, English, - goalkeeper%27s%20pad
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- jambière de gardien de but
1, record 5, French, jambi%C3%A8re%20de%20gardien%20de%20but
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'équipement de protection qu'utilise le gardien de but dans certains sports d'équipe; faite de caoutchouc tubulaire fermement fixé dans une gaine de cuir, elle couvre la jambe depuis au-delà du genou jusque par dessus le patin ou la chaussure, enveloppant généreusement la jambe sur les côtés. 2, record 5, French, - jambi%C3%A8re%20de%20gardien%20de%20but
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- protector de la pierna del arquero
1, record 5, Spanish, protector%20de%20la%20pierna%20del%20arquero
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- guarda para portero 2, record 5, Spanish, guarda%20para%20portero
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2005-10-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Information Theory
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- top event
1, record 6, English, top%20event
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fault tree fundamentals. The top event of a fault tree identifies the most undesirable occurrence in the context of the analysis for which the particular tree is used. Examples of top events include a system malfunction, a failure to achieve a certain goal, or the onset of a dangerous condition. 1, record 6, English, - top%20event
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Théorie de l'information
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- événement de tête
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- évènement de tête 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aspects fondamentaux d'un arbre de défaillances. L'événement de tête de l'arbre de défaillances identifie l'incident le plus indésirable dans le contexte de l'analyse pour laquelle on se sert de cet arbre en particulier. Parmi les événements de tête, il faut compter la panne d'un système, l'incapacité d'atteindre un objectif ou le début d'une condition dangereuse. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Basketball
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- jump shot
1, record 7, English, jump%20shot
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field goal attempt in which the ball is released at the top of a vertical jump. 2, record 7, English, - jump%20shot
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By far the most common shots in the modern game, however, are jump shots and running one-handers. The jump shot is exactly that: the shooter jumps straight up and releases the ball with one or two hands at the instant that he is at the top of his jump out of reach of the defender, who can seldom make his counterjump soon enough. 2, record 7, English, - jump%20shot
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Basket-ball
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tir en suspension
1, record 7, French, tir%20en%20suspension
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- lancer en suspension 2, record 7, French, lancer%20en%20suspension
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le lancer en suspension est exécuté au plus haut point du saut d'un joueur, lorsque ses bras sont en complète extension. L'adversaire ne peut alors intercepter le ballon. Une main assure l'équilibre du ballon, tandis que l'autre exécute le lancer. Le lancer en suspension a presque entièrement remplacé le lancer sur place. Les 2 sont semblables, mais, dans le second, les pieds restent au sol. 3, record 7, French, - tir%20en%20suspension
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Básquetbol
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiro en suspensión
1, record 7, Spanish, tiro%20en%20suspensi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software
- Mathematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- homeostat
1, record 8, English, homeostat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the first physical realizations that encompassed the concepts of learning without a teacher and developed by Ashby as an example of an ultrastable system. It contains four identical interconnected units each with a magnetically deflected pointer or indicator on top and an appropriate sensing mechanism to determine the relative position of the pointer; its goal is to maintain the essential variables within acceptable limits, a task accomplished by changing the system parameters when one or more of the variables are exceeded, until the value of the essential variables is within acceptable limits. 1, record 8, English, - homeostat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Logiciels
- Mathématiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- homéostat
1, record 8, French, hom%C3%A9ostat
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Cybern.) Appareil complexe, qui règle lui-même son fonctionnement d'après un équilibre préalablement fixé. 1, record 8, French, - hom%C3%A9ostat
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- desired object
1, record 9, English, desired%20object
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three-Coin puzzle. There coins are on a table.... The object is to have all three coins show the same face-either heads or tails. Exactly three moves(no less) are allowed.... There is an outline of how the problem was represented to GPS [General Problem Solver] 1-Top goal... 2-Initial object... 3-Desired object : The top of coin 2=the top of coin 3; the top of coin=the top of coin 1; zero moves remain. 1, record 9, English, - desired%20object
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- objet désiré
1, record 9, French, objet%20d%C3%A9sir%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- objet recherché 1, record 9, French, objet%20recherch%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-05-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- top goal
1, record 10, English, top%20goal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here is an outline of how the problem was represented to GPS 1. Top goal : To transform the initial object into the desired object. 1, record 10, English, - top%20goal
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also supergoal, overall goal. 1, record 10, English, - top%20goal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- but le plus élevé
1, record 10, French, but%20le%20plus%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- but final 1, record 10, French, but%20final
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «but élevé». 1, record 10, French, - but%20le%20plus%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-03-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- crossbar
1, record 11, English, crossbar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cross bar 2, record 11, English, cross%20bar
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The goal net's metal-frame top. 1, record 11, English, - crossbar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- barre horizontale
1, record 11, French, barre%20horizontale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- barre transversale 2, record 11, French, barre%20transversale
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une barre transversale (...) reliera [les poteaux des buts] par le sommet et y sera solidement fixée. 2, record 11, French, - barre%20horizontale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-07-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- systems structure
1, record 12, English, systems%20structure
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
in systems structure, team organization and simulated decentralization are combined.(...) a large number of autonomous units(...) worked together, organized and informed by the needs of the situation rather than by logic, and held together by a common goal and joint top management. 1, record 12, English, - systems%20structure
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- structure de système 1, record 12, French, structure%20de%20syst%C3%A8me
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la structure de système est un mélange d'organisation en équipes et de décentralisation simulée. (...) un grand nombre d'unités autonomes (...) ont travaillé de concert. Tous les participants étaient organisés et informés par et pour les besoins de la cause, et non selon une quelconque logique. Ils étaient unis par la recherche d'un même objectif et par une équipe dirigeante commune. 1, record 12, French, - structure%20de%20syst%C3%A8me
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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