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WELL INTERFERENCE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- National and International Security
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- national counter foreign interference coordinator
1, record 1, English, national%20counter%20foreign%20interference%20coordinator
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NCFIC 1, record 1, English, NCFIC
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position created in 2023 to coordinate the government of Canada's policy response to foreign interference. This includes work to enhance transparency in the government's response through public engagement with all Canadians, including diaspora groups, academia, non governmental organizations as well as other domestic and international partners. 1, record 1, English, - national%20counter%20foreign%20interference%20coordinator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- national counter foreign interference co-ordinator
- national counter-foreign interference coordinator
- national counter-foreign interference co-ordinator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur national de la lutte contre l'ingérence étrangère
1, record 1, French, coordonnateur%20national%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27ing%C3%A9rence%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CNLIE 1, record 1, French, CNLIE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice nationale de la lutte contre l'ingérence étrangère 2, record 1, French, coordonnatrice%20nationale%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27ing%C3%A9rence%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- CNLIE 2, record 1, French, CNLIE
correct, feminine noun
- CNLIE 2, record 1, French, CNLIE
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poste créé en 2023 pour coordonner la réponse sur le plan des politiques du gouvernement du Canada en matière d'ingérence étrangère. Cela inclut le travail qui vise à améliorer la transparence de la réponse gouvernementale par le biais d'un dialogue public avec tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes, y compris les groupes des diasporas, les universités, les organisations non gouvernementales et d'autres partenaires nationaux et internationaux. 1, record 1, French, - coordonnateur%20national%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20l%27ing%C3%A9rence%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
Record 1, Key term(s)
- coordinateur national de la lutte contre l'ingérence étrangère
- coordinatrice nationale de la lutte contre l'ingérence étrangère
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
- National and International Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister
1, record 2, English, National%20Security%20and%20Intelligence%20Advisor%20to%20the%20Prime%20Minister
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NSIA 2, record 2, English, NSIA
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- National Security and Intelligence Advisor 3, record 2, English, National%20Security%20and%20Intelligence%20Advisor
correct, Canada
- NSIA 3, record 2, English, NSIA
correct, Canada
- NSIA 3, record 2, English, NSIA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Within [the Privy Council Office(PCO) ], the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister(NSIA) provides policy and operational advice, as well as intelligence, to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on issues related to national security, including foreign interference. 4, record 2, English, - National%20Security%20and%20Intelligence%20Advisor%20to%20the%20Prime%20Minister
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conseiller à la sécurité nationale et au renseignement auprès du premier ministre
1, record 2, French, conseiller%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nationale%20et%20au%20renseignement%20aupr%C3%A8s%20du%20premier%20ministre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CSNR 1, record 2, French, CSNR
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- conseillère à la sécurité nationale et au renseignement auprès du premier ministre 2, record 2, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nationale%20et%20au%20renseignement%20aupr%C3%A8s%20du%20premier%20ministre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CSNR 2, record 2, French, CSNR
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CSNR 2, record 2, French, CSNR
- conseiller à la sécurité nationale et au renseignement 3, record 2, French, conseiller%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nationale%20et%20au%20renseignement
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CSNR 3, record 2, French, CSNR
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- CSNR 3, record 2, French, CSNR
- conseillère à la sécurité nationale et au renseignement 2, record 2, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nationale%20et%20au%20renseignement
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CSNR 4, record 2, French, CSNR
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CSNR 4, record 2, French, CSNR
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au sein du [Bureau du Conseil privé (BCP)], le conseiller à la sécurité nationale et au renseignement (CSNR) auprès du premier ministre fournit des conseils sur les politiques et les opérations ainsi que du renseignement au premier ministre et au Cabinet sur les questions liées à la sécurité nationale, y compris à l'ingérence étrangère. 3, record 2, French, - conseiller%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nationale%20et%20au%20renseignement%20aupr%C3%A8s%20du%20premier%20ministre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electrified railway track
1, record 3, English, electrified%20railway%20track
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interference affecting electrified railway tracks depends on a variety of technology and configurations, which can include the voltage and type of power supply(AC [alternating current] or DC [direct current]), as well as the type of track(train, tramway, light rail). 1, record 3, English, - electrified%20railway%20track
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voie ferrée électrifiée
1, record 3, French, voie%20ferr%C3%A9e%20%C3%A9lectrifi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les voies ferrées électrifiées utilisent des technologies et des configurations variées, ce qui peut modifier les types d'interférences applicables. On peut notamment penser à la tension et au type d'alimentation (CA [courant alternatif] ou CC [courant continu]), ainsi qu'au type de voie ferrée (train, tramway, train léger). 1, record 3, French, - voie%20ferr%C3%A9e%20%C3%A9lectrifi%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact memory button
1, record 4, English, contact%20memory%20button
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CMB 2, record 4, English, CMB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microchip, which can hold large amounts of data, sealed in a ruggedized container with a read/write device to transfer data through direct contact. 3, record 4, English, - contact%20memory%20button
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [contact memory button] is designed for survival in extreme situations including military, aerospace, utility, transportation and industrial applications as well as conditions such as temperature extremes, radiation, electrostatic discharge(ESD), electromagnetic interference(EMI), electromagnetic pulse(EMP), shock and vibration. 4, record 4, English, - contact%20memory%20button
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouton à mémoire
1, record 4, French, bouton%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bouton à mémoire CMB 2, record 4, French, bouton%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire%20CMB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bouton à mémoire CMB se colle sur la pièce à tracer. Il restitue ses données par simple contact avec un cordon spécifique. Sa mémoire (jusqu’à 4 Go) est encapsulée dans un boîtier hermétique en alliage résistant à toutes agressions. 3, record 4, French, - bouton%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le bouton à mémoire] est insensible aux impulsions, aux interférences électromagnétiques et aux radiations. Par ailleurs, il résiste à la traction, à la tension, au cisaillement, à l’humidité, aux ambiances salines, à la graisse, aux poussières, aux acides, aux solvants, aux basses et hautes températures, aux vibrations, aux chocs… Enfin, il fonctionne quels que soient les environnements extérieurs ou intérieurs. 4, record 4, French, - bouton%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pavement cutter 1, record 5, English, pavement%20cutter
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rotating cutting picks on the outside of this road-working drum would quickly remove worn asphalt or other paving surface along a prescribed, uniform lane width. Pivoted to track a curve as well as a straightaway, the machine could quickly prepare a section for repaving and would cause minimum interference with traffic on adjoining lanes.... The following patents have been issued on these inventions : Pavement cutter... Germany... 2, record 5, English, - pavement%20cutter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- camion brise-pavé
1, record 5, French, camion%20brise%2Dpav%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Camion muni d'un rouleau casseur orientable, destiné à éliminer rapidement le pavé usé suivant une largeur uniforme, et accélérant de ce fait les travaux de réfection. 1, record 5, French, - camion%20brise%2Dpav%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Remote Sensing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- read rate
1, record 6, English, read%20rate
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- reading rate 2, record 6, English, reading%20rate
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rate at which an RFID [radio frequency identification] system may reliably read desired tags under defined conditions. 3, record 6, English, - read%20rate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although RFID technology is expected to work extremely well, the read rate can be highly affected by various factors such as the content of the tagged products, the reader's capability as well as interference with other tags and objects. 4, record 6, English, - read%20rate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
read rate: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 5, record 6, English, - read%20rate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Télédétection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- taux de lecture
1, record 6, French, taux%20de%20lecture
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- vitesse de lecture 2, record 6, French, vitesse%20de%20lecture
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux auquel un système d'identification par radiofréquence (RFID) peut lire de manière fiable les étiquettes désirées sous des conditions définies. 3, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20lecture
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si la technologie RFID est censée très bien fonctionner, le taux de lecture peut être énormément affecté par différents facteurs, comme le contenu des produits étiquetés, la capacité du lecteur ainsi que l'interférence avec d'autres étiquettes et objets. 4, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20lecture
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-10-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inconsistent dealings
1, record 7, English, inconsistent%20dealings
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exceptionally, mere failure to terminate "inconsistent dealings" is treated as actionable : at least this is well established with respect to retaining a servant once it has come to one's knowledge, after hiring him, that he is already bound to someone else. But if the interference consists in making an inconsistent contract, knowledge attained only thereafter comes too late, even when the inconsistent contract could be rescinded with impunity.... it has been held actionable as "inconsistent dealings" to accept an offer to purchase a piece of land in known violation of a restrictive covenant, or a motorcar in disregard of a covenant against resale, which is either case contractually bond the vendor. 1, record 7, English, - inconsistent%20dealings
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term rarely used in the singular 2, record 7, English, - inconsistent%20dealings
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- opérations incompatibles
1, record 7, French, op%C3%A9rations%20incompatibles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme rarement utilisé au singulier 2, record 7, French, - op%C3%A9rations%20incompatibles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-12-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chroma crosstalk
1, record 8, English, chroma%20crosstalk
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video, the interference between input channels caused by problems related to the chrominance of the video signal, as well as color balance and color noise. 2, record 8, English, - chroma%20crosstalk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- diaphotie de chrominance
1, record 8, French, diaphotie%20de%20chrominance
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En technique vidéo, interférence entre les canaux d'entrée causée par des problèmes de chrominance du signal vidéo ainsi que de balance et de bruit des couleurs. 1, record 8, French, - diaphotie%20de%20chrominance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ultra-wideband emission
1, record 9, English, ultra%2Dwideband%20emission
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- UWB emission 2, record 9, English, UWB%20emission
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any emission whose fractional bandwidth is greater than 0.25 regardless of the center frequency or the signal time-bandwidth product. 1, record 9, English, - ultra%2Dwideband%20emission
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main concern regarding UWB emissions is the potential interference that they could cause to the "incumbents" in the frequency domain as well as to specific critical wireless systems that provide an important public service... 2, record 9, English, - ultra%2Dwideband%20emission
Record 9, Key term(s)
- ultra wideband emission
- ultrawideband emission
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- émission à bande ultra large
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9mission%20%C3%A0%20bande%20ultra%20large
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- émission à ultra large bande 1, record 9, French, %C3%A9mission%20%C3%A0%20ultra%20large%20bande
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-07-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bandwidth spreading
1, record 10, English, bandwidth%20spreading
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bandwidth Spreading : Signal Spreading works quite well in situations with strong narrow band interference signals since the SS signal has a unique form of frequency diversity. The actual signal spreading may be achieved with one of three basic techniques. These include direct sequence, frequency hopped and pulsed FM or hybrid forms. 2, record 10, English, - bandwidth%20spreading
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- étalement des largeurs de bande
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9talement%20des%20largeurs%20de%20bande
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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