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WIT [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- escalation index
1, record 1, English, escalation%20index
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Escalation index : Unemployment Insurance Act, 1985(wit amendments to March 1, 1991). 2, record 1, English, - escalation%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indice de progression
1, record 1, French, indice%20de%20progression
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice de progression : Règlement sur l'assurance-chômage, 1978 (avec modifications jusqu'au 1er mars 1991). 2, record 1, French, - indice%20de%20progression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- warm ischemia time
1, record 2, English, warm%20ischemia%20time
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 2, English, WIT
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- warm ischaemia time 3, record 2, English, warm%20ischaemia%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 3, record 2, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 3, record 2, English, WIT
- warm ischemic time 4, record 2, English, warm%20ischemic%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 4, record 2, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 4, record 2, English, WIT
- warm ischaemic time 5, record 2, English, warm%20ischaemic%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 5, record 2, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 5, record 2, English, WIT
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Warm ischemic time(WIT) is the amount of time the organ [to be transplanted] is not adequately oxygenated and not preserved in a cold solution. 3, record 2, English, - warm%20ischemia%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- période d'ischémie chaude
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20d%27isch%C3%A9mie%20chaude
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle un organe destiné à la transplantation n'est ni adéquatement oxygéné ni conservé dans une solution de refroidissement. 2, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20d%27isch%C3%A9mie%20chaude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Marketing
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- humoristic tone of voice
1, record 3, English, humoristic%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- humoristic tone 2, record 3, English, humoristic%20tone
correct, noun
- humorous tone 3, record 3, English, humorous%20tone
correct, noun
- funny tone of voice 4, record 3, English, funny%20tone%20of%20voice
correct, noun
- funny tone 3, record 3, English, funny%20tone
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A funny tone of voice is a lighthearted, humorous approach that brands often use to capture attention, entertain, and create a memorable experience for their audience. This tone relies on wit, clever wordplay, pop culture references, and playful language to make the brand feel more relatable and engaging. 4, record 3, English, - humoristic%20tone%20of%20voice
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Commercialisation
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ton de voix humoristique
1, record 3, French, ton%20de%20voix%20humoristique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ton humoristique 2, record 3, French, ton%20humoristique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ton de voix humoristique : Si vous voulez faire rire votre audience et créer une ambiance détendue, utilisez ce ton de voix. Il est idéal pour les articles légers, les listes amusantes et les anecdotes. 3, record 3, French, - ton%20de%20voix%20humoristique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Arms Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weapons intelligence team
1, record 4, English, weapons%20intelligence%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 4, English, WIT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Members of the weapons intelligence team provide counter improvised explosive device intelligence through collection, analysis and tactical exploitation ... 3, record 4, English, - weapons%20intelligence%20team
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weapons intelligence team; WIT : designations standardized by NATO and to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - weapons%20intelligence%20team
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Contrôle des armements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipe de recherche technique et tactique
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ER2T 2, record 4, French, ER2T
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- équipe de renseignement sur les armes 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20armes
correct, feminine noun
- WIT 4, record 4, French, WIT
correct, feminine noun
- WIT 4, record 4, French, WIT
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe de recherche technique et tactique; ER2T : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
équipe de recherche technique et tactique; ER2T; équipe de renseignement sur les armes; WIT : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- KidSport Manitoba
1, record 5, English, KidSport%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization overseen by KidSport Canada. [Its mission is] to provide financial assistance to children in Manitoba aged 18 and under who are interested in playing sports, [and] help wit registration fees and equipment. 2, record 5, English, - KidSport%20Manitoba
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- KidSport Manitoba
1, record 5, French, KidSport%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- SportJeunesse Manitoba 2, record 5, French, SportJeunesse%20Manitoba
proposal, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SportJeunesse Manitoba : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 5, French, - KidSport%20Manitoba
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SportJeunesse est un organisme national sans but lucratif qui fournit une aide financière aux jeunes âgés de 18 ans et moins pour payer leurs frais d'inscription et l'achat d'articles de sport. 3, record 5, French, - KidSport%20Manitoba
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rhetoric
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Attic salt
1, record 6, English, Attic%20salt
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- attic salt 2, record 6, English, attic%20salt
correct
- Attic wit 1, record 6, English, Attic%20wit
correct
- attic wit 2, record 6, English, attic%20wit
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dry, delicate wit. 2, record 6, English, - Attic%20salt
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attic: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Greece or of Athens. 2, record 6, English, - Attic%20salt
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Art de dire (Rhétorique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sel attique
1, record 6, French, sel%20attique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
plaisanterie fine. 1, record 6, French, - sel%20attique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- doctrine of abuse of rights
1, record 7, English, doctrine%20of%20abuse%20of%20rights
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principle that in certain circumstances a person will not be permitted by law to exercise a right which he has by that law, on the basis that the right is conferred for certain purposes and may not be exercised for purposes foreign to these. 2, record 7, English, - doctrine%20of%20abuse%20of%20rights
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The question arises particularly where a right is exercised wit the sole or predominant purpose of harming another. 2, record 7, English, - doctrine%20of%20abuse%20of%20rights
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- théorie de l'abus de droit
1, record 7, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27abus%20de%20droit
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- soldier's book
1, record 8, English, soldier%27s%20book
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to General Regulations 1835, Art IX, Para 41, this "book" was furnished each soldier in order to "... record the military history of its possessor..., "to wit, his pay, allowances, service and conduct. It apparently served as an individual pay and personnel record, not as an instructional manual or handbook. Administrative aspects of the 1835 Soldier's Book can be traced in U. S. War Dept General Orders No 10, 1835; No 11, 1837; Nos 26, 54 and 60, 1839; and No 30, 1844. General Order 15 of 1845(not on file) ended its use. 1, record 8, English, - soldier%27s%20book
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- livre du soldat
1, record 8, French, livre%20du%20soldat
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- A Guide to Employer Supported Childcare
1, record 9, English, A%20Guide%20to%20Employer%20Supported%20Childcare
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By Shahid Alvi and Maria de Wit. Conference Board of Canada : Childcare Initiatives Fund, Health and Welfare Canada, c1993. 2, record 9, English, - A%20Guide%20to%20Employer%20Supported%20Childcare
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Guide sur le soutien offert aux parents par les employeurs
1, record 9, French, Guide%20sur%20le%20soutien%20offert%20aux%20parents%20par%20les%20employeurs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shahid Alvi et Maria de Wit, Conference Board du Canada, Ottawa, c1993. 2, record 9, French, - Guide%20sur%20le%20soutien%20offert%20aux%20parents%20par%20les%20employeurs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-05-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- slapstick comedy
1, record 10, English, slapstick%20comedy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- slapstick 2, record 10, English, slapstick
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of comedy, widely prevalent during the silent-film era, that depends on broad physical action and pantomime for its effect rather than verbal wit or character dialogue. 2, record 10, English, - slapstick%20comedy
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 3, record 10, English, - slapstick%20comedy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- comédie «tarte à la crème»
1, record 10, French, com%C3%A9die%20%C2%ABtarte%20%C3%A0%20la%20cr%C3%A8me%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- farce 2, record 10, French, farce
feminine noun
- comédie slapstick 3, record 10, French, com%C3%A9die%20slapstick
avoid, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Genre de comédie dont les origines remontent au cinéma muet, qui puise dans la gestuelle loufoque (coups de bâton mou, lancers de tartes à la crème) pour créer une ambiance qui n'est généralement pas appuyée par les mots d'esprit ou les dialogues. 4, record 10, French, - com%C3%A9die%20%C2%ABtarte%20%C3%A0%20la%20cr%C3%A8me%C2%BB
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- help system
1, record 11, English, help%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- assistance system 2, record 11, English, assistance%20system
correct
- assistant 2, record 11, English, assistant
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of an interactive system responsible for providing the user with information about the workings of the program on request. Help can be obtained in a number of ways: by typing the word "help", by pressing a particular function key on the keyboard, or by using a mouse or other pointing device to select a "help" item from a menu. 3, record 11, English, - help%20system
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A help system supports the user in handling and mastering an information processing system. ... A comprehensive help system not only answers questions of users, but also "looks over their shoulders" and interrupts when appropriate. 2, record 11, English, - help%20system
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One of the problems with traditional assistance systems is that users have to often formulate their requests for help in terms of [Bstem commands and keywords which they may not remember or even know in the first place.... An effective assistant must, therefore, have the capability to interpret user queries which are posed in natural language, so that users are not burdened wit the task of translating their requests in terms of system terminology. 2, record 11, English, - help%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système d'aide
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Textes d'aide pour un programme d'application, incorporés à un système permettant, par exemple, de se déplacer à travers les différents textes vers l'avant et vers l'arrière. Il dispose également d'un index des sujets traités ainsi que de références à d'autres sujets. Contrairement aux fichiers d'aide habituels, un système d'aide est généralement piloté par des options particulières de menus. 2, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'aide à l'utilisateur vise à réaliser une interface homme/machine intelligente qui assiste l'élève dans l'emploi du didacticiel. Son objectif principal est d'accélérer le temps d'apprentissage du logiciel. Un objectif secondaire du système d'aide est de réaliser un système sans manuel, c'est-à-dire un système où il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir lu la documentation pour s'en servir. 3, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Administración escolar y paraescolar
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de ayuda
1, record 11, Spanish, sistema%20de%20ayuda
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de un sistema interactivo, responsable de ofrecer al usario la información solicitada sobre cómo trabajar con un programa. 1, record 11, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20ayuda
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-06-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Reinsurance and Coinsurance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lead underwriting fee
1, record 12, English, lead%20underwriting%20fee
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- lead underwriter's fee 2, record 12, English, lead%20underwriter%27s%20fee
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the occasional lead underwriting fee [Wit Capital] could win may be eclipsed by a steady stream of co-management rules... 1, record 12, English, - lead%20underwriting%20fee
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Réassurance et coassurance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- commission d'apérition
1, record 12, French, commission%20d%27ap%C3%A9rition
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commission versée par les coassureurs à l'apériteur d'un contrat d'assurance en rémunération de ses services. 1, record 12, French, - commission%20d%27ap%C3%A9rition
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commission d'apérition : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. Extrait de la norme NF-K40-001, reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 2, record 12, French, - commission%20d%27ap%C3%A9rition
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd.
1, record 13, English, Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 13, English, WIT
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weyburn Inland Terminal(WIT) is a farmer-owned and managed company operating an inland terminal and grain condominium complex on the CP Rail network near Weyburn Saskatchewan. 2, record 13, English, - Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd.
1, record 13, French, Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-11-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Films
- Labour and Employment
- Agriculture - General
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- End of a Millennium
1, record 14, English, End%20of%20a%20Millennium
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On the eve of the 21st century, this film of the National Film Board of Canada offers fascinating alternatives to conventional thinking. Scientists, students and artists come together to express their faith in a holistic universe, linking global survival to global solidarity. Between interviews, a charismatic tortoise, whose observations pepper the video with wit and wisdom, acts as the watchguard and conscience of the Earth. 1, record 14, English, - End%20of%20a%20Millennium
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information confirmed with the National Film Board of Canada. 2, record 14, English, - End%20of%20a%20Millennium
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de films
- Travail et emploi
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Fin de millénaire
1, record 14, French, Fin%20de%20mill%C3%A9naire
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En cette fin de millénaire, plusieurs grands courants de pensée privilégient une vision holistique de l'univers. Des hommes et des femmes parlant le langage de la science, de la psychologie ou de l'écologie, de la jeunesse, de l'appartenance à la terre ou de l'expérience spirituelle, témoignent dans ce film de l'Office national du film du Canada de cet indéniable espoir de réconciliation entre l'esprit et la matière, et d'un même sentiment de faire partie d'un grand tout. 1, record 14, French, - Fin%20de%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement vérifié auprès de l'Office national du film du Canada. 2, record 14, French, - Fin%20de%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- high-electron-mobility transistor
1, record 15, English, high%2Delectron%2Dmobility%20transistor
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- HEMT 2, record 15, English, HEMT
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- modulation-doped FET 3, record 15, English, modulation%2Ddoped%20FET
correct
- MODFET 4, record 15, English, MODFET
correct
- MODFET 4, record 15, English, MODFET
- selectively doped heterostructure transistor 3, record 15, English, selectively%20doped%20heterostructure%20transistor
correct
- two-dimensional electron gas 3, record 15, English, two%2Ddimensional%20electron%20gas
correct
- many-acronymed device 3, record 15, English, many%2Dacronymed%20device
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The HEMT belongs to a class of devices known as field effect transistors(FETS). It is also known a MODFET, because it depends on changing material composition from layer to layer. It goes by a variety of names... including selectively doped heterostructure transistor and two-dimensional electron gas(because of the charged particles’ vaporlike freedom to roam within the thin layer). One wit has dubbed it the MAD(many-acronymed device). 3, record 15, English, - high%2Delectron%2Dmobility%20transistor
Record 15, Key term(s)
- high electron mobility transistor
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- transistor à haute mobilité d'électrons
1, record 15, French, transistor%20%C3%A0%20haute%20mobilit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- HEMT 2, record 15, French, HEMT
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- transistor à grande mobilité électronique 3, record 15, French, transistor%20%C3%A0%20grande%20mobilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-12-16
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- clowning wit
1, record 16, English, clowning%20wit
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... sarcastic wit may be perceived as powerful but unpopular in a group, while clowning wit may be seen as popular but powerless... 1, record 16, English, - clowning%20wit
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- loufoquerie
1, record 16, French, loufoquerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'une personne loufoque, de ce qui est loufoque. 1, record 16, French, - loufoquerie
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"La loufoquerie de la conversation tenait parfois du fantastique". 1, record 16, French, - loufoquerie
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- The Press (News and Journalism)
- Writing Styles
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- vignette
1, record 17, English, vignette
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a short literary sketch chiefly descriptive and characterized usu. by delicacy, wit, and subtlety. 2, record 17, English, - vignette
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Presse écrite
- Techniques d'écriture
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- billet
1, record 17, French, billet
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit article de journal, écrit plaisant, bref, ironique, se terminant par une pointe ou un trait d'esprit: (...) 2, record 17, French, - billet
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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