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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- puddingstone
1, record 1, English, puddingstone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pudding stone 2, record 1, English, pudding%20stone
correct
- plum-pudding stone 1, record 1, English, plum%2Dpudding%20stone
correct
- plum 2, record 1, English, plum
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A … conglomerate consisting of well-rounded pebbles whose colours are in such marked contrast with the abundant fine-grained matrix or cement that the rock suggests an old-fashioned plum pudding. 3, record 1, English, - puddingstone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… a form of massed concrete in which stones are placed as the concrete is poured. These are called plums or pudding stones ... 2, record 1, English, - puddingstone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poudingue
1, record 1, French, poudingue
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche sédimentaire détritique de la classe des rudites, composée de galets arrondis réunis par un ciment. 2, record 1, French, - poudingue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pudinga
1, record 1, Spanish, pudinga
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conglomerado de cantos rodados unidos por una matriz o cemento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pudinga
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Así como los elementos de las brechas son cantos angulosos, los de las pudingas son guijarros redondeados por un largo transporte. En una pudinga propiamente dicha esos cantos rodados totalizan siempre un volumen netamente superior al del cemento o matriz que los une. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pudinga
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- saddle horse
1, record 2, English, saddle%20horse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- riding horse 2, record 2, English, riding%20horse
correct
- saddlebred 3, record 2, English, saddlebred
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse suited for or trained for riding typically with a strong back, well-rounded body with long sloping pasterns and shoulders, a stylish carriage, and several gaits. 4, record 2, English, - saddle%20horse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The American Saddlebred originally called the Kentucky Saddler, evolved on the southern states of America in the nineteenth century. 5, record 2, English, - saddle%20horse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
saddle gaited horse 6, record 2, English, - saddle%20horse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cheval de selle
1, record 2, French, cheval%20de%20selle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cheval de sellette 2, record 2, French, cheval%20de%20sellette
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval conformé et dressé pour être monté par un cavalier. 3, record 2, French, - cheval%20de%20selle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micropuddingstone 1, record 3, English, micropuddingstone
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micro-: A prefix signifying a microscopic characteristic. 2, record 3, English, - micropuddingstone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Puddingstone : A popular name applied chiefly in Great Britain to a conglomerate consisting of well-rounded pebbles... 2, record 3, English, - micropuddingstone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micropoudingue
1, record 3, French, micropoudingue
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microconglomérat à l'intérieur duquel les clastes émoussés prédominent. 1, record 3, French, - micropoudingue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Shad Valley
1, record 4, English, Shad%20Valley
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shad Valley is a four week summer enrichment program. Students spend a month living in residence at one of our host university campuses across Canada. The program is offered to students currently completing grade 10, 11 or 12, Quebec secondaire IV, V or CEGEP I, or the International equivalent. With a focus that includes the sciences, technology and entrepreneurship, the program provides an academically stimulating, mind expanding adventure for top well-rounded students. Students will also enjoy recreational activities and the opportunity to explore local attractions. 1, record 4, English, - Shad%20Valley
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Shad Valley
1, record 4, French, Shad%20Valley
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shad Valley consiste en un programme d'enrichissement d'été d'une durée de quatre semaines. Les élèves sont appelés à vivre en résidence pendant un mois à l'un de nos campus universitaires hôtes qui sont situés un peu partout au Canada. Le programme s'adresse aux élèves de secondaire IV ou V ou la 1re année de cégep au Québec (10e, 11e ou 12e année pour les élèves provenant de l'extérieur du Québec) ou des études équivalentes à l'étranger. Le programme, qui met l'accent sur les sciences, la technologie et l'entrepreneuriat, offre un cadre stimulant sur le plan scolaire et ouvre des horizons multiples aux élèves exceptionnels qui possèdent un bel équilibre. Les élèves ont également l'occasion de participer à des activités récréatives et d'explorer les attrait locaux qu'offre leur ville d'accueil. 1, record 4, French, - Shad%20Valley
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Shetland pony
1, record 5, English, Shetland%20pony
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Shetland 2, record 5, English, Shetland
correct
- Shetlie 3, record 5, English, Shetlie
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seldom grows above twelve hands high, or weighs over 500 pounds. Build includes a well-arched neck, a strong, well-rounded body, and short sturdy legs. 4, record 5, English, - Shetland%20pony
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Name of a breed. 3, record 5, English, - Shetland%20pony
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poney Shetland
1, record 5, French, poney%20Shetland
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Shetland 2, record 5, French, Shetland
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le cheval le plus fort qui soit par rapport à sa taille (rarement supérieure à 110 cm). Sa tête est petite et gracieuse, parfois camuse, ses naseaux larges et son nez étroit, ses oreilles petites et courtes, son encolure robuste, son épaule longue et inclinée, sa poitrine profonde, son dos court et fort, ses côtes bien arrondies, son arrière-main développée, sa queue attachée haut, les crins et le toupet abondants, la crinière double, les membres robustes, les jarrets larges et robustes, les sabots ronds. 3, record 5, French, - poney%20Shetland
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- outsize block
1, record 6, English, outsize%20block
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mass flows ranged from cohesive matrix-supported debris flows with outsize blocks lower in the section to less cohesive pebbly debris flows including well-rounded clasts, generally higher in the section. 2, record 6, English, - outsize%20block
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outsize block: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 6, English, - outsize%20block
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- grand bloc
1, record 6, French, grand%20bloc
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De grands blocs éboulés fournissent matière pour extraction de fossiles parmi lesquels on trouvera des ammonites [...] 2, record 6, French, - grand%20bloc
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grand bloc : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 6, French, - grand%20bloc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sociology (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Operation Unite
1, record 7, English, Operation%20Unite
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of Operation Unite, New York is to produce well-rounded, progressive youth that will enter adulthood with a sense of direction, self-esteem, and social consciousness and subsequently reinvest themselves into the community from which they came. Operation Unite, New York extends its hand and heart to other community organizations, assisting in special joint projects to enhance progression of people working together to achieve a common goal : positive development of our youth. 1, record 7, English, - Operation%20Unite
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Operation Unite
1, record 7, French, Operation%20Unite
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- opération Unité
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Special Education
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian College of Osteopathy
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20College%20of%20Osteopathy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CCO 1, record 8, English, CCO
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a member of the Association of the Traditional Osteopathic Colleges of Canada(ATOCC), the mission of the Canadian College of Osteopathy(CCO) is to provide high quality education to qualified students who wish to enter the field of Traditional Osteopathy. Under the guidance of the College's founder, Philippe Druelle, DO, the students of the CCO receive a well-rounded academic education in Traditional Osteopathy through small class sizes, personal attention and a progressive curriculum. The Canadian College of Osteopathy has built its leading-edge program on the foundation provided by its parent school, the College of Osteopathic Studies(le Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques) of Montreal, established in 1981. Established in 1991, the CCO prides itself on a progressive curriculum that both honours and preserves Traditional Osteopathic Practice. 1, record 8, English, - Canadian%20College%20of%20Osteopathy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Éducation spéciale
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Canadian College of Osteopathy
1, record 8, French, Canadian%20College%20of%20Osteopathy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CCO 1, record 8, French, CCO
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-12-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Internet and Telematics
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- The Missing Link - The Software Career Mystery Kit
1, record 9, English, The%20Missing%20Link%20%2D%20The%20Software%20Career%20Mystery%20Kit
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- The Missing Link 1, record 9, English, The%20Missing%20Link
correct, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Software Human Resource Council Inc.-Youth & Career Initiatives. The Missing Link was created to assist young people in preparing for the job market and the future; to reinforce the essential relationship between job skills, academic subjects and the importance of a well-rounded education; to deliver the message that by increasing career-oriented skills, career possibilities are also increased; to reinforce that staying in school increases the range of careers for which students will qualify; to promote the concept that staying in school increases the range of careers for which students will qualify; to promote the concept that continual upgrading of skills results in long term successes; to provide a framework for youth, parents, and educators to collect vital career information; to give examples of the following important career concepts : the impact of the global economy, the need for life-long learning, the portability of skills between occupations, the importance of current and future technology and the importance of following one's passions and interest. 1, record 9, English, - The%20Missing%20Link%20%2D%20The%20Software%20Career%20Mystery%20Kit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Internet et télématique
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Le chaînon manquant : La trousse mystère des carrières dans le domaine du logiciel
1, record 9, French, Le%20cha%C3%AEnon%20manquant%20%3A%20La%20trousse%20myst%C3%A8re%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20dans%20le%20domaine%20du%20logiciel
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Le chaînon manquant 1, record 9, French, Le%20cha%C3%AEnon%20manquant
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conseil des ressources humaines du logiciel, Inc. Le chaînon manquant a été créé pour accorder du soutien aux jeunes pour la préparation du marché de l'emploi et de l'avenir; raffermir la relation essentielle entre les aptitudes professionnelles, les matières théoriques et l'importance d'une formation complète; diffuser le message indiquant que l'augmentation des aptitudes axées sur la carrière augmente également les possibilités de carrière; raffermir la pensée selon laquelle le fait de rester à l'école augmente l'éventail des carrières pour lesquelles les étudiants peuvent se qualifier; promouvoir le concept que la mise à jour continue des compétences est garante de réussites à long terme; offrir une infrastructure aux jeunes, aux parents et aux enseignants pour recueillir les informations essentielles sur les carrières; présenter les concepts importants sur la carrière : les répercussions sur l'économie mondiale, la nécessité d'un apprentissage continu, la transférabilité des compétences entre les emplois, l'importance de la technologie actuelle et de l'avenir, l'importance de poursuivre nos passions et nos intérêts. 1, record 9, French, - Le%20cha%C3%AEnon%20manquant%20%3A%20La%20trousse%20myst%C3%A8re%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20dans%20le%20domaine%20du%20logiciel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Pointe-aux-Trembles Formation
1, record 10, English, Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Pointe Aux Trembles Formation 2, record 10, English, Pointe%20Aux%20Trembles%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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. 3, record 10, English, - Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles%20Formation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Pointe Aux Trembles [Formation] consists of volcanic sandstone and conglomerate with rare latite flows and tuff. Well-rounded clasts from 1 inch to 8 inch in diameter are volcanic rock. 2, record 10, English, - Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles%20Formation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- formation de Pointe-aux-Trembles
1, record 10, French, formation%20de%20Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - formation%20de%20Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - formation%20de%20Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La formation de Pointe-aux-Trembles consiste en grès volcaniques et en conglomérat renfermant quelques coulées de latite et de tuf et des fragments bien arrondis de roches volcaniques d'un pouce à huit pouces de diamètres. 3, record 10, French, - formation%20de%20Pointe%2Daux%2DTrembles
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- smooth
1, record 11, English, smooth
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- soft 2, record 11, English, soft
- supple 3, record 11, English, supple
correct
- pleasant 4, record 11, English, pleasant
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of] wines that display on the palate a soft, silky, and well-rounded texture, absent of roughness or harshness. Opposite of astringent. 5, record 11, English, - smooth
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wine without an appreciable level of tanin, thus virtually no astringency, should be described as smooth. 6, record 11, English, - smooth
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coulant
1, record 11, French, coulant
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- gouleyant 2, record 11, French, gouleyant
- souple 3, record 11, French, souple
correct
- glissant 4, record 11, French, glissant
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un] vin souple et agréable, qui glisse bien dans la bouche. 5, record 11, French, - coulant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-09-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- interactive feedback
1, record 12, English, interactive%20feedback
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As part of their well-rounded education strategy, IBM Bromont provides workshops on facilitation skills, and training in interactive feedback and personnel skills development. 1, record 12, English, - interactive%20feedback
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rétro-information interactive
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9tro%2Dinformation%20interactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- rétroinformation interactive 2, record 12, French, r%C3%A9troinformation%20interactive
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cadre de sa stratégie de formation bien rodée, IBM Bromont offre des ateliers sur les aptitudes à la facilitation et donne des cours sur la rétro-information interactive et le perfectionnement des relations interpersonnelles. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9tro%2Dinformation%20interactive
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Characterology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- three-dimensional character 1, record 13, English, three%2Ddimensional%20character
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
character of describing or being described in well-rounded completeness. 1, record 13, English, - three%2Ddimensional%20character
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Caractérologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tridimensionnalité 1, record 13, French, tridimensionnalit%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caractère de ce qui comporte trois dimensions 1, record 13, French, - tridimensionnalit%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- well-rounded 1, record 14, English, well%2Drounded
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a well-rounded life 1, record 14, English, - well%2Drounded
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bien équilibré 1, record 14, French, bien%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une vie bien équilibrée bulletin BR avril/65 1, record 14, French, - bien%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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