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WELL ENHANCEMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Federation for Equestrian Sports
1, record 1, English, International%20Federation%20for%20Equestrian%20Sports
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FEI 2, record 1, English, FEI
correct
- FÉI 3, record 1, English, F%C3%89I
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the international governing body of equestrian (horse) sports. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Federation%20for%20Equestrian%20Sports
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its remit includes eventing, show jumping, dressage, carriage driving, endurance riding, reining, vaulting, and paraequestrianism. It also recognises tent pegging and horseball as regional equestrian disciplines. It is not concerned with horse racing or polo. The FÉI has a code of conduct that protects the welfare of the horse, as well as strict rules protecting horses from abuse or drug-related enhancement. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Federation%20for%20Equestrian%20Sports
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fédération équestre internationale
1, record 1, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9questre%20internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FEI 2, record 1, French, FEI
correct, feminine noun
- FÉI 3, record 1, French, F%C3%89I
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] organisme dirigeant des sports équestres au niveau international. 4, record 1, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9questre%20internationale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La FÉI est fondée sur le principe d'égalité et de respect mutuel entre les 134 fédérations nationales affiliées, sans préjudice de race, de religion ou de politique interne. La FÉI, reconnue par le Comité international olympique (CIO), est l'unique autorité pour les concours internationaux de dressage, de saut d'obstacles, concours complet, attelage, endurance, voltige et reining. Elle établit les règlements et approuve les programmes équestres pour les championnats, les jeux régionaux et les Jeux Olympiques. 4, record 1, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9questre%20internationale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Ecuestre Internacional
1, record 1, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Ecuestre%20Internacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biometrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biometric algorithm
1, record 2, English, biometric%20algorithm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biometric algorithms are automated methods that enable a biometric system to recognize an individual by his or her anatomical/behavioral traits. They consist of a sequence of automated operations performed by the system to verify or identify its ownership. These operations include quality assessment, enhancement, feature extraction, classification/indexing, matching and fusion, as well as compression algorithms, often used to reduce storage space and bandwidth. 1, record 2, English, - biometric%20algorithm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algorithme biométrique
1, record 2, French, algorithme%20biom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biometría
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- algoritmo biométrico
1, record 2, Spanish, algoritmo%20biom%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Government Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- INTOSAI Development Initiative
1, record 3, English, INTOSAI%20Development%20Initiative
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IDI 1, record 3, English, IDI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The INTOSAI Development Initiative(IDI) supports the enhancement of audit capacities of INTOSAI members... Activities include the long-term regional training programmes, regional satellite and partnership programmes as well as IDI training seminars and workshops in key areas of government auditing. IDI was established at the 1986 Sydney Congress. 1, record 3, English, - INTOSAI%20Development%20Initiative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Comptabilité publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de développement de l'INTOSAI
1, record 3, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27INTOSAI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IDI 1, record 3, French, IDI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de développement de l'INTOSAI (IDI) appuie le développement des capacités des membres de l'INTOSAI [...] Ceci se fait, notamment, par le programme de formation à long terme, les programmes satellites et de partenariat régionaux, ainsi que les cycles de formation par l'IDI dans des domaines-clés du contrôle des finances publiques. L'IDI a été créée à l'occasion du Congrès de Sydney en 1986. 1, record 3, French, - Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27INTOSAI
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas y cursos
- Contabilidad pública
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa de Desarrollo de la INTOSAI
1, record 3, Spanish, Iniciativa%20de%20Desarrollo%20de%20la%20INTOSAI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IDI 1, record 3, Spanish, IDI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Iniciativa de Desarrollo de la INTOSAI (IDI) apoya el desarrollo de competencias profesionales de los miembros de la INTOSAI [...] Esto se realiza por ejemplo con el Programa de Capacitación a largo plazo en las regiones, programas regionales de satélite y cooperación así como con cursos de capacitación y formación de la IDI en sectores claves de la fiscalización publica. La IDI fue fundada en ocasión del Congreso de Sydney en el año 1986. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Iniciativa%20de%20Desarrollo%20de%20la%20INTOSAI
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IDI, por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Iniciativa%20de%20Desarrollo%20de%20la%20INTOSAI
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia
1, record 4, English, Snowmobilers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SANS 2, record 4, English, SANS
correct
- S.A.N.S. 3, record 4, English, S%2EA%2EN%2ES%2E
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia(S. A. N. S.) is an incorporated non-profit association mandated to provide leadership and support to [its] member snowmobile clubs so that they may enjoy quality recreational snowmobiling opportunities on a province-wide network of safe and well developed snowmobile trails. The SANS along with [its] 21 member clubs, representing approximately 2, 400 snowmobiling families throughout Nova Scotia, [is] dedicated to the enhancement of organized snowmobiling through such means as; Trail Development, Safety, Public Education, and Advocacy.... SANS is a proud member of The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations. 3, record 4, English, - Snowmobilers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia
1, record 4, French, Snowmobilers%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SANS 2, record 4, French, SANS
correct
- S.A.N.S. 3, record 4, French, S%2EA%2EN%2ES%2E
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-11-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- human enhancement technology
1, record 5, English, human%20enhancement%20technology
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HET 2, record 5, English, HET
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Human enhancement technologies(HET) are techniques that can be used not simply for treating illness and disability, but also for enhancing human characteristics and capacities... Existing human enhancement technologies include reproductive technology, embryo selection by preimplantation genetic diagnosis, physically enhancing drugs, cognitive enhancers, and plastic surgery. Emerging technologies include human genetic engineering and neural implants, as well as speculative technologies such as mind uploading. 2, record 5, English, - human%20enhancement%20technology
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Psychologie cognitive
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- technologie d'amélioration humaine
1, record 5, French, technologie%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20humaine
correct, feminine 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 2008-01-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Construction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa
1, record 6, English, Mechanical%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MCAO 2, record 6, English, MCAO
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario(MCAO) is an employer organization working for the enhancement of Mechanical Contractors in the Ontario Construction Industry. The Association continues to represent the best interests and concerns of our membership through our involvement in ongoing, established activities, as well as our development of, and participation in, several existing new initiatives aimed at improving our industry and level of success in the future. 2, record 6, English, - Mechanical%20Contractors%20Association%20of%20Ottawa
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Construction
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- L'Association des entrepreneurs en mécanique d'Ottawa
1, record 6, French, L%27Association%20des%20entrepreneurs%20en%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%27Ottawa
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- performance enhancement
1, record 7, English, performance%20enhancement
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Performance enhancement is the main focus of sport psychology. Accredited practitioners aim to help athletes develop mental toughness in competition, to maintain confidence in their ability to perform and concentrate on their job under intense pressure. 2, record 7, English, - performance%20enhancement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In addition to the empirical intervention research, recent research employing qualitative methodologies has greatly added to our understanding of the types of interventions and what type of sport psychology consultants most positively affect performance enhancement, as well as the personal growth of athletes. 3, record 7, English, - performance%20enhancement
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- amélioration de la performance
1, record 7, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20la%20performance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau d'amélioration de la performance provoquée par l'imagerie mentale est tributaire de deux facteurs principaux : la nature de la tâche et la capacité du participant à imaginer la situation [...] 2, record 7, French, - am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20la%20performance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les connaissances issues de ces approches sont locales, elles visent l'amélioration de la performance et sont plutôt destinées aux hommes de terrain (athlètes, entraîneurs), à travers les systèmes d'aide auxquels elles vont contribuer. 3, record 7, French, - am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20la%20performance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Concrete Construction
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Concrete Program
1, record 8, English, Advanced%20Concrete%20Program
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A CANMET-MTL program [that emphasizes] environmentally responsible practices such as resource and energy conservation as well as the enhancement of concrete durability, notably through the utilization of mineral and metallurgical by-products. 1, record 8, English, - Advanced%20Concrete%20Program
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANMET-MTL: Materials Technology Laboratory - Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology. 2, record 8, English, - Advanced%20Concrete%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Bétonnage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme de la technologie de pointe relative au béton
1, record 8, French, Programme%20de%20la%20technologie%20de%20pointe%20relative%20au%20b%C3%A9ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme [du LTM-CANMET qui vise à] mettre au point des pratiques respectueuses de l'environnement comme la conservation des ressources et de l'énergie et à accroitre la durabilité du béton, notamment par l'utilisation de sous-produits miniers et métallurgiques. 1, record 8, French, - Programme%20de%20la%20technologie%20de%20pointe%20relative%20au%20b%C3%A9ton
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LTM-CANMET: Laboratoire de la technologie des matériaux - Centre canadien de la technologie des minéraux et de l'énergie. 2, record 8, French, - Programme%20de%20la%20technologie%20de%20pointe%20relative%20au%20b%C3%A9ton
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-10-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- well enhancement 1, record 9, English, well%20enhancement
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Well completion(offshore and offshore) and drilling as well as consulting services for well evaluation and enhancement(oil and gas sector). 2, record 9, English, - well%20enhancement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A "Stripper Gas Well Enhancement" manual is being developed. This manual will adopt a "how to" approach covering relevant topics, including how to identify the broad well performance category, how to use and apply production type-curves to select remediation candidates, and how to use neural networks to identify root causes of well underperformance. 3, record 9, English, - well%20enhancement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Stripper Gas Well Enhancement. This project is developing an advanced analytic tool for evaluating the performance of hundreds of wells in an efficient fashion to identify where and how much production enhancement potential exists in a field. Production enhancement opportunities being considered include improved production practices and restimulation. The tool will integrate production statistics, virtual intelligence and type-curves with a customized field database to enable operators to quickly assess and exploit production enhancement opportunities. 4, record 9, English, - well%20enhancement
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mise en valeur de puits
1, record 9, French, mise%20en%20valeur%20de%20puits
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- accroissement de la productivité de puits 1, record 9, French, accroissement%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20de%20puits
proposal, masculine noun
- rehaussement de la productivité de puits 1, record 9, French, rehaussement%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20de%20puits
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-10-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Beach Development Program
1, record 10, English, Beach%20Development%20Program
correct, intergovernmental
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Beach Enhancement Program is funded by the Canada/New Brunswick Cooperation Agreement on Economic Diversification. Since the initiative was launched in 1994, it has been responsible for the construction of pedestrian boardwalks to protect flora and dunes, as well as a Beach Centre which houses showers, washrooms and a canteen. 1, record 10, English, - Beach%20Development%20Program
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme de développement des plages
1, record 10, French, Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20plages
correct, masculine noun, intergovernmental
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de développement des plages est financé par l'Entente de coopération Canada - Nouveau-Brunswick sur la diversification économique. Depuis son lancement en 1994, cette initiative a mené à l'aménagement de promenades pour piétons afin de protéger la flore et les dunes et à la construction du pavillon où se trouvent les douches, les toilettes et une cantine. 1, record 10, French, - Programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20plages
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Kathmandu Process 1, record 11, English, Kathmandu%20Process
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Activities carried out by UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia(located at Kathmandu) in encouraging regional and subregional dialogue for enhancement of openness, transparency and confidence-building, as well as promotion of disarmament and security through organization of regional meetings. 1, record 11, English, - Kathmandu%20Process
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Processus de Katmandou
1, record 11, French, Processus%20de%20Katmandou
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas y cursos
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Proceso de Katmandú
1, record 11, Spanish, Proceso%20de%20Katmand%C3%BA
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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