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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- Training of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- competency
1, record 1, English, competency
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In individual training and education, the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviours that must be demonstrated when performing a specific function. 1, record 1, English, - competency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
competency: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - competency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétence
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tence
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 DEF
Dans le contexte de l'instruction individuelle et de l'éducation, connaissances, habiletés, capacités et comportements qui doivent être démontrés dans le cadre d’une fonction précise. 1, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compétence : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cognitive development
1, record 2, English, cognitive%20development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Beginning in infancy, the acquisition of intelligence, conscious thought, and problem-solving abilities. An orderly sequence in the increase of knowledge derived from sensori-motor activity has been empirically demonstrated by Piaget. 2, record 2, English, - cognitive%20development
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Swiss Piaget mapped stages of cognitive development. 3, record 2, English, - cognitive%20development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- développement cognitif
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20cognitif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le constructivisme de Piaget est axé sur le développement cognitif, auquel il subordonne les autres aspects du développement [...] 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20cognitif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desarrollo cognitivo
1, record 2, Spanish, desarrollo%20cognitivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 3, English, seed
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To select (players) so that those likely to be matched in the later stages do not play against one another in the early stages of a tournament. 1, record 3, English, - seed
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
To rank tournament players or teams on the basis of their demonstrated or estimated abilities. 2, record 3, English, - seed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- semer
1, record 3, French, semer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organiser les matches de tournoi de façon à ce que les meilleurs joueurs ne jouent les uns contre les autres qu'aux rondes finales. 1, record 3, French, - semer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Classer les joueurs choisis pour participer à un tournoi selon leurs performances passées, leurs habiletés et leur classement actuel. 2, record 3, French, - semer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Disabled Sports
- Sports (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- amputee athlete
1, record 4, English, amputee%20athlete
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The success of the Australian amputee track team was demonstrated at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. As a result of the increased exposure of the abilities and successes of amputee athletes, it is anticipated this will inspire others to develop their sporting skills. 2, record 4, English, - amputee%20athlete
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports adaptés
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- athlète amputé
1, record 4, French, athl%C3%A8te%20amput%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- athlète amputée 2, record 4, French, athl%C3%A8te%20amput%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un cas de fracture de fatigue a été rapporté au niveau du premier métatarsien chez une athlète amputée tibiale et un autre cas au niveau du deuxième métatarsien chez une athlète hémiplégique. 3, record 4, French, - athl%C3%A8te%20amput%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mental skills
1, record 5, English, mental%20skills
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mental skills are abilities that use memory. Developing a mental skill involves predicting facts; ones perception depends on how well one uses ones memory. Mental skills come through imitation, practising what we have seen demonstrated, and experimentation, exploring to increase our understanding. 1, record 5, English, - mental%20skills
Record 5, Key term(s)
- mental skill
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- qualités intellectuelles
1, record 5, French, qualit%C3%A9s%20intellectuelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- capacités intellectuelles 2, record 5, French, capacit%C3%A9s%20intellectuelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les capacités sont les procédés ou démarches qui s'exercent sur l'information. Le modèle de Villarini établit onze facultés génériques; depuis le moment où l'on observe et mémorise (opération primaire et la plus simple) jusqu'au moment où l'on prend les décisions (opération supérieure et complexe). Les facultés les plus complexes ont une relation étroite avec les plus simples. En général, les capacités intellectuelles sont les concepts et capacités à penser plus efficacement et à en prendre conscience. 2, record 5, French, - qualit%C3%A9s%20intellectuelles
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparer «compétences personnelles». 1, record 5, French, - qualit%C3%A9s%20intellectuelles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidades intelectuales
1, record 5, Spanish, capacidades%20intelectuales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Job Descriptions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- demonstrated abilities 1, record 6, English, demonstrated%20abilities
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- demonstrated ability
- abilities demonstrated
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Descriptions d'emplois
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capacités manifestes
1, record 6, French, capacit%C3%A9s%20manifestes
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
description de tâches 1, record 6, French, - capacit%C3%A9s%20manifestes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ICIST [Institut canadien de l'information scientifique et technique] 1, record 6, French, - capacit%C3%A9s%20manifestes
Record 6, Key term(s)
- capacité manifeste
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- improved 1, record 7, English, improved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
as improved performance and abilities are demonstrated 1, record 7, English, - improved
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à mesure qu'ils feront preuve d'un rendement et d' aptitudes accrus (dans concours annoncé par la Ch. des communes) 1, record 7, French, - accru
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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