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WE MAKE DIFFERENCE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colour evaluation
1, record 1, English, colour%20evaluation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- color evaluation 2, record 1, English, color%20evaluation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We know that color is a phenomenon associated with three things, the light source, [the] object to be illuminated, and [the] observer. Evaluating color depends on these three factors; even a small change in either one can make a huge difference in color evaluation. 2, record 1, English, - colour%20evaluation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation de la couleur
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20couleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'évaluation de la couleur par colorimétrie apporte des informations quantitatives sur les caractéristiques chromatiques de la surface colorée de l'œuvre textile. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20couleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coconut oil
1, record 2, English, coconut%20oil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- copra oil 2, record 2, English, copra%20oil
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nearly colorless or yellow oil from fresh coconut or from copra, used in foods, in making soap, and as a raw material in fatty-acid production. 3, record 2, English, - coconut%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coconut oil ... Highly digestible, resists oxidative rancidity but is susceptible to that induced by molds and other microorganisms. ... Derivation: Hydraulic press or expeller extraction from coconut meat followed by alkali-refining, bleaching and deodorizing ... Use: Food products (margarine, hydrogenated shortenings), synthetic cocoa butter, soaps, cosmetics, emulsions, cotton dyeing ... 4, record 2, English, - coconut%20oil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Copra(or "coprah") is the dried coconut meat, but most of the documents consulted do not really make a distinction between "coconut oil" and "copra oil". Thus we may consider the difference(when necessary) from a technical(but not chemical) point of view : grades, refining processes, etc. 5, record 2, English, - coconut%20oil
Record 2, Key term(s)
- oprah oil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- huile de coco
1, record 2, French, huile%20de%20coco
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- huile de coprah 2, record 2, French, huile%20de%20coprah
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- huile de copra 3, record 2, French, huile%20de%20copra
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- huile de noix de coco 4, record 2, French, huile%20de%20noix%20de%20coco
correct, feminine noun
- huile de cocotier 5, record 2, French, huile%20de%20cocotier
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse blanche butyreuse retirée de la noix de coco, utilisée dans la préparation de savons et de beurres végétaux. 6, record 2, French, - huile%20de%20coco
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisation : alimentation, parfumerie, massage, art vétérinaire. 6, record 2, French, - huile%20de%20coco
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D'après les sources consultées, il n'existe pas de réelle différence entre «huile de coco» et «huile de coprah» (ou copra), sauf qu'on désigne par «coprah» l'amande desséchée du coco. 7, record 2, French, - huile%20de%20coco
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Productos de belleza
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de coco
1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20coco
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite de copra 1, record 2, Spanish, aceite%20de%20copra
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Results Canada
1, record 3, English, Results%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Results Canada is a national network of volunteers. We are committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty in Canada and around the world, and to demonstrating that individuals do make a difference. 1, record 3, English, - Results%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Résultats Canada
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9sultats%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résultats Canada est un réseau pancanadien de citoyens bénévoles. Nous sommes engagés à créer la volonté politique nécessaire à l'élimination de la faim et des aspects les plus néfastes de la pauvreté au Canada et dans le monde. Nous voulons aussi démontrer qu'un simple citoyen peut influencer l'avenir du monde. 1, record 3, French, - R%C3%A9sultats%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Honours System
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Honours%20System
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Honours System ensures that we, as proud Canadians, recognize citizens who make a difference in our country through dedicated service to our communities, outstanding achievement, unselfish acts of bravery and meritorious behaviour. In presenting these honours to deserving Canadians, we pay tribute to exceptional contributions that have enriched not only the country but also the world. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the fount of our Canadian Honours System. As our Sovereign, only the Queen of Canada can approve the creation of an honour, based on the recommendation of the Government of Canada. The Governor General administers all responsibilities relating to Canadian Honours on the Queen's behalf. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Honours%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques assure que nous, fiers Canadiens, rendons hommage aux citoyens qui méritent la reconnaissance de la nation en raison de services dévoués rendus dans nos collectivités, de réalisations remarquables, d'actes de bravoure altruistes et de conduites méritoires. En présentant ces distinctions honorifiques aux Canadiens méritants, nous rendons hommage aux contributions exceptionnelles qui ont enrichi non seulement notre pays, mais le monde entier. Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II est à la source de notre Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques. En sa qualité de souveraine, seule la reine du Canada peut approuver la création d'une distinction, sur la recommandation du gouvernement du Canada. Le gouverneur général exerce, au nom de la Reine, toutes les prérogatives relatives à l'administration des distinctions honorifiques. 1, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- concentrated unemployment
1, record 5, English, concentrated%20unemployment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recognizing that there are a number of regions that have extremely high rates of unemployment and attendant problems of social alienation, we aim to study regions that may become areas of concentrated unemployment. In doing so, we hope to make a difference to the long term prospects of those regions, contributing to the debate over the appropriate policy response and its implementation. 1, record 5, English, - concentrated%20unemployment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chômage concentré
1, record 5, French, ch%C3%B4mage%20concentr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chômage massif 2, record 5, French, ch%C3%B4mage%20massif
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
chômage concentré : Dans l'Overijssel, le chômage a sensiblement reculé au cours des années 80 et correspond actuellement environ à la moyenne nationale. C'est surtout dans les villes et dans la Twente que les taux de chômage (de longue durée) est élevé, Almelo étant à cet égard depuis des années une zone de concentration. Il s'agit là d'une séquelle de la restructuration de l'industrie textile - et de ses sous-traitants-au cours des années 70 et 80. 1, record 5, French, - ch%C3%B4mage%20concentr%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Ecology (General)
- Government Contracts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Earth Week Contract 1, record 6, English, Earth%20Week%20Contract
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Whereas :... all employees of HRDC [Human Resources Development Canada] Ontario Headquarters recognized workplace activities can have a direct impact upon the environment; we are reminded constantly of our responsibility to act, in order to protect the environment globally and locally; and our environmental stewardship is important but brief; we wish to give our children a cleaner, better world... Therefore :we, the undersigned employees of HRDC Ontario Regional Headquarters, undertake to act in an environmentally responsible manner in the performance of our duties. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to lead, to imagine, to innovate and to act. We declare that we as individuals have a role to play. We promise to make a difference. " 1, record 6, English, - Earth%20Week%20Contract
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Marchés publics
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Contrat de la Semaine de la terre
1, record 6, French, Contrat%20de%20la%20Semaine%20de%20la%20terre
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Attendu que : ...nous les employés de l'Administration régionale de DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada] de l'Ontario savons tous que les activités d'un milieu de travail peuvent avoir un impact direct sur l'environnement; notre responsabilité de protéger l'environnement global et local est l'objet de constants rappels; notre leadership environnemental est important mais bref et que nous souhaitons donner à nos enfants un mode meilleur et plus propre....Il est résolue que : ... Nous, soussignés, employés de l'Administration régionale de DRHC de l'Ontario, engageons à être environnementalement responsables dans l'exercice de nos fonctions. Nous sommes conscients d'avoir la responsabilité de mener, d'imaginer, d'innover et d'agir. Nous déclarons avoir un rôle à jouer en tant qu'individu. Nous promettons de nous distinguer.» 1, record 6, French, - Contrat%20de%20la%20Semaine%20de%20la%20terre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-03-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Growing up in Canada
1, record 7, English, Growing%20up%20in%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Statistics Canada, Issued in cooperation with Human Resources Development Canada. 1996..(National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Contents : The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth : an essential element for building a learning society in Canada.--Overview : children in Canada in the 1990s.--Starting out.--In the beginning : looking for the roots of babies’ difficult temperament.--Indicators of mathematics achievement in Canadian elementary schools.--What do we know about children from single-mother families? Questions and answers from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth.--Stories about step-families.--Yes, parenting does make a difference to the development of children in Canada.--Emotional and behavioural problems.--Do children in Canada become more aggressive as they approach adolescence?--Conclusion. 1, record 7, English, - Growing%20up%20in%20Canada
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Grandir au Canada
1, record 7, French, Grandir%20au%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Statistique Canada, 1996. Publié conjointement avec Développement des ressources humaines Canada. (Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants et les jeunes). Sommaire: L'Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants et les jeunes: un élément essentiel au développement d'une société de l'apprentissage au Canada. --Aperçu: Les enfants du Canada durant les années 90. --Les débuts. --D'où vient le tempérament difficile des enfants?. --Indicateurs de la performance en mathématiques dans les écoles primaires du Canada. --Que savons-nous des enfants de familles dirigées par une mère seule? Questions et réponses tirées de l'Enquête longitudinale nationale sur les enfants et les jeunes. --Histoires de familles reconstituées. -- Les pratiques parentales influencent bel et bien le développement des enfants du Canada. -- Problèmes affectifs et comportementaux. --Les enfants du Canada deviennent-ils plus agressifs à l'approche de l'adolescence? --Conclusion. 1, record 7, French, - Grandir%20au%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Loans
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- unsigned difference
1, record 8, English, unsigned%20difference
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absolute value of the difference. 1, record 8, English, - unsigned%20difference
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A numeric index may be used to establish an index value for a loan agreement if the average of the unsigned difference between the index and bank rate... is less than or equal to 0. 02. The term unsigned difference is used to make it clear that we are interested in the distance between the index and bank rate at any given time, not the sign of this difference. 1, record 8, English, - unsigned%20difference
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écart sans signe
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cart%20sans%20signe
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- écart non signé 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cart%20non%20sign%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non signé signifie : non affecté d'un signe + ou -. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9cart%20sans%20signe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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