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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Banquets and Receptions
- Official Ceremonies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full evening dress
1, record 1, English, full%20evening%20dress
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Full Evening Dress : footnote on invitation card. In order to respect the protocol, women must wear a long evening dress and men must wear a white tie when attending a morning dress function. 1, record 1, English, - full%20evening%20dress
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: Pamphlet entitled Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals, Government House, February 1991. 1, record 1, English, - full%20evening%20dress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réceptions et banquets
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tenue de soirée
1, record 1, French, tenue%20de%20soir%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tenue de soirée : formule inscrite sur un carton d'invitation. Par respect du protocole, les femmes doivent porter une robe longue et les hommes doivent porter un nœud papillon blanc lorsqu'ils sont invités à une réception de ce genre. 1, record 1, French, - tenue%20de%20soir%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Dépliant intitulé «Le port des ordres, décorations et médailles», Résidence du Gouverneur général, février 1991. 1, record 1, French, - tenue%20de%20soir%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Loans
- Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- signature panel
1, record 2, English, signature%20panel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- signature strip 2, record 2, English, signature%20strip
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an area on the back of a card coated with a white or gray material that holds ink. 2, record 2, English, - signature%20panel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If signature altering is attempted through physical or chemical means, the signature panel on the transaction card will indicate that tampering has occurred. 3, record 2, English, - signature%20panel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Prêts et emprunts
- Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bande signature
1, record 2, French, bande%20signature
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bande signature est conçue pour laisser des traces évidentes si l’on tente de la falsifier. 1, record 2, French, - bande%20signature
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Music
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- CD lid
1, record 3, English, CD%20lid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lid 2, record 3, English, lid
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hinged door-like front plastic component of a CD jewel case which holds a booklet or insert card (J-card). 3, record 3, English, - CD%20lid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The jewel case] consists of 3 pieces : a clear hinged lid, a tray(black, white, or clear) which holds the CD, and a clear back section which holds the tray card and the tray. 4, record 3, English, - CD%20lid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Musique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- porte
1, record 3, French, porte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- porte de CD 2, record 3, French, porte%20de%20CD
proposal, feminine noun
- couvercle 3, record 3, French, couvercle
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie frontale articulable d'un boîtier cristal pour CD, qui contient le livret ou la jaquette de couverture («J-card»). 2, record 3, French, - porte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le boîtier cristal] comprend en général : - une porte transparente située à l'avant, - un livret placé à l'intérieur de la porte, imprimé extérieur en couleur (quadri), intérieur en noir et blanc, ou en couleur, - un support de CD (le tray) gris anthracite, transparent ou blanc, - un dos de boîtier transparent (sur lequel est posé le tray), - une jaquette (insérée entre le tray et le dos du boîtier) imprimée recto ou recto-verso en couleur. 1, record 3, French, - porte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
- Stamp and Postmark Collecting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- die proof
1, record 4, English, die%20proof
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A die-made print or impression, usually in black ink on a smooth white card or fine-calendered or coated paper, inspected in great detail, to show what a stamp design will look like. 2, record 4, English, - die%20proof
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objects of making die proofs are to enable the engraver to see that his work reproduces as he intended, and for submissions to the printers for technical approval, and to the issuing authorities for approval of the design as engraved on the die ... 3, record 4, English, - die%20proof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Timbres et oblitération
- Philatélie et marcophilie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épreuve terminale
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20terminale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut distinguer les épreuves d'artiste faites par celui-ci pour juger de l'avancement de son travail (épreuve d'état) ou pour le présenter à l'autorité responsable (épreuve terminale) [...] 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20terminale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les philatélistes qualifient d'épreuves d'état celles effectuées en cours de gravure et d'épreuves terminales celles tirées soit du poinçon original soit d'un ou des poinçons de service. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20terminale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Music
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CD back
1, record 5, English, CD%20back
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- back 2, record 5, English, back
correct
- CD back cover 3, record 5, English, CD%20back%20cover
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The CD jewel case] consists of 3 pieces : a clear hinged lid, a tray(black, white, or clear) which holds the CD, and a clear back section which holds the tray card and the tray. 2, record 5, English, - CD%20back
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Musique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dos
1, record 5, French, dos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dos de boîtier 1, record 5, French, dos%20de%20bo%C3%AEtier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie arrière d'un boîtier cristal dans laquelle on glisse la jaquette. 2, record 5, French, - dos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le boîtier cristal] comprend en général : une porte transparente située à l'avant, un livret placé à l'intérieur de la porte, imprimé extérieur en couleur (quadri), intérieur en noir et blanc, ou en couleur, un support de CD (le «tray») gris anthracite, transparent ou blanc, un dos de boîtier transparent (sur lequel est posé le tray), une jaquette (insérée entre le tray et le dos du boîtier) imprimée recto ou recto-verso en couleur. 1, record 5, French, - dos
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Music
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tray
1, record 6, English, tray
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- CD tray 2, record 6, English, CD%20tray
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[CDs jewel cases consist] of 3 pieces : a clear hinged lid, a tray(black, white, or clear) which holds the CD, and a clear back section which holds the tray card and the tray. 1, record 6, English, - tray
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Musique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- support de CD
1, record 6, French, support%20de%20CD
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- centreur 2, record 6, French, centreur
correct, masculine noun
- centreur de CD 3, record 6, French, centreur%20de%20CD
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie médiane articulable d'un boîtier CD, qui retient le disque et qui est comprise entre la porte et le dos du boîtier. 4, record 6, French, - support%20de%20CD
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Music
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- jewel case
1, record 7, English, jewel%20case
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- jewel box 1, record 7, English, jewel%20box
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The plastic case commonly used to hold CDs. 2, record 7, English, - jewel%20case
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] consists of 3 pieces : a clear hinged lid, a tray(black, white, or clear) which holds the CD, and a clear back section which holds the tray card and the tray. 2, record 7, English, - jewel%20case
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "jewel case" and "jewel box" may sometimes be referred to by the generic term "case". 3, record 7, English, - jewel%20case
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Musique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boîtier cristal
1, record 7, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20cristal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîtier [de plastique pour CD qui] comprend en général : - une porte transparente située à l'avant, - un livret placé à l'intérieur de la porte, imprimé extérieur en couleur (quadri), intérieur en noir et blanc, ou en couleur, - un support de CD (le tray) gris anthracite, transparent ou blanc, - un dos de boîtier transparent (sur lequel est posé le tray), - une jaquette (insérée entre le tray et le dos du boîtier) imprimée recto ou recto-verso en couleur. 2, record 7, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20cristal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le boîtier cristal est parfois désigné par les génériques «boîtier» et «écrin». 3, record 7, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20cristal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- neutral test card
1, record 8, English, neutral%20test%20card
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- gray card 2, record 8, English, gray%20card
correct
- 18% gray card 3, record 8, English, 18%25%20gray%20card
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A card with an 18 percent gray tint (reflectance) used to determine exposure by taking a meter reading from subject light reflected by the card. 4, record 8, English, - neutral%20test%20card
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neutral test card. A panel, usually with an 18% reflectance gray surface on one side and a 90% reflectance white surface on the other. Such a card is useful as a standard object for light measurement in estimating the required camera settings, and also for checking color balance in color images. 5, record 8, English, - neutral%20test%20card
Record 8, Key term(s)
- grey card
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- charte de gris
1, record 8, French, charte%20de%20gris
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- charte de gris neutre 1, record 8, French, charte%20de%20gris%20neutre
correct, feminine noun
- carte d'essai neutre 2, record 8, French, carte%20d%27essai%20neutre
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte gris neutre [...] dont la réflexion est de 18 %, ce qui correspond à un sujet moyen. 1, record 8, French, - charte%20de%20gris
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On la place devant le sujet et on mesure la lumière qu'elle réfléchit, cette méthode permettant de faire abstraction de la couleur du sujet, de son éventuel aspect composite ou très contrasté ou de l'influence des sources d'éclairage. 1, record 8, French, - charte%20de%20gris
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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