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ABILITY PERFORM TASK [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- evolutionary algorithm
1, record 1, English, evolutionary%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A class of algorithms have been developed that operate via an iterative offspring production process. These iterative offspring production processes are commonly termed evolutionary algorithms, and include genetic algorithms, mutation algorithms, and the like. In a typical evolutionary algorithm, certain attributes, or genes, are assumed to be related to an ability to perform a given task, different combinations of genes resulting in different levels of effectiveness for performing that task. The evolutionary algorithm is particularly effective for problems wherein the relation between the combination of attributes and the effectiveness for performing the task does not have a closed-form solution. 1, record 1, English, - evolutionary%20algorithm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
evolutionary algorithm: designation validated by Canadian subject-field experts from Concordia University, Dalhousie University, Laval University and Microsoft Canada. 2, record 1, English, - evolutionary%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme évolutionniste
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionniste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AE 1, record 1, French, AE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- algorithme évolutif 2, record 1, French, algorithme%20%C3%A9volutif
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme évolutionnaire 3, record 1, French, algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionnaire
avoid, anglicism, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algorithmes évolutionnistes (AE) ont des origines diverses : à la fin des années 1950, certains mécanismes d'évolution naturelle sont simulés via des programmes informatiques [...] Une solution fonctionnelle fut proposée par [un chercheur] en 1975, sous le nom d'algorithme génétique [...] dans le but de modéliser ces mécanismes. 1, record 1, French, - algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionniste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les algorithmes évolutifs sont des algorithmes stochastiques fondés sur la manipulation du processus d'évolution et d'adaptation des organismes dans les milieux naturels. Dans cette large classe d'algorithmes, on retrouve la sous-classe des algorithmes génétiques. 2, record 1, French, - algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionniste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algorithme évolutionnaire : L'adjectif «évolutionnaire» est courant dans les textes spécialisés, mais il s'agit d'un anglicisme. Au contraire des adjectifs «évolutionniste» et «évolutif», il ne figure dans aucun dictionnaire. 4, record 1, French, - algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionniste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
algorithme évolutionniste; AE; algorithme évolutif : désignations validées par des spécialistes canadiens de l'Université Concordia, de l'Université Dalhousie, de l'Université Laval et de Microsoft Canada. 4, record 1, French, - algorithme%20%C3%A9volutionniste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- algoritmo evolutivo
1, record 1, Spanish, algoritmo%20evolutivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AE 1, record 1, Spanish, AE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los algoritmos evolutivos recrean la teoría darwiniana para resolver problemas de búsqueda y optimización. Trabajan con una población de potenciales soluciones al problema a resolver representadas en una estructura de datos que recibe el nombre de cromosoma. 1, record 1, Spanish, - algoritmo%20evolutivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Educational Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- expectancy belief
1, record 2, English, expectancy%20belief
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The expectancy–value theory addresses whether or not children desire to participate in an activity and how much effort they are prepared to put into the activity. Thus, the theory consists of 2 major components, expectancy beliefs and subjective task values. Precisely, the level of persistence and performance in the activity is determined by their beliefs about how well they will perform the activity and values they attach to the activity. Beliefs about ability are defined as an individual' s beliefs about competence in performing or learning different achievement tasks and probability for success at a specific task. 1, record 2, English, - expectancy%20belief
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attente de réussite
1, record 2, French, attente%20de%20re%CC%81ussite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- attente d'efficacité personnelle 2, record 2, French, attente%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20personnelle
correct, feminine noun
- croyance d'efficacité personnelle 3, record 2, French, croyance%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20personnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] cette théorie propose que la persévérance et la performance découlent des attentes de réussite de l'étudiant quant à une tâche ainsi que de la valeur qu'il lui accorde. En d'autres mots, la personne évalue son potentiel de réussite de la tâche (attentes) et l'adéquation entre cette éventuelle réussite et les buts qu'elle poursuit (valeur de la tâche). 1, record 2, French, - attente%20de%20re%CC%81ussite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A l'intérieur de la théorie de l'efficacité personnelle, deux types d'attentes individuelles sont les construits (ou les composantes) majeurs de ce modèle théorique […] Les attentes d'efficacité personnelle consistent en des: «croyances concernant les capacités d'une personne à accomplir le comportement à un niveau désiré» […] 4, record 2, French, - attente%20de%20re%CC%81ussite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Psicología educacional
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- creencia de expectativa de éxito
1, record 2, Spanish, creencia%20de%20expectativa%20de%20%C3%A9xito
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- labour efficiency
1, record 3, English, labour%20efficiency
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] inherent ability of labour to perform the task allotted in the process of production. 2, record 3, English, - labour%20efficiency
Record 3, Key term(s)
- labor efficiency
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rendement de la main-d'œuvre
1, record 3, French, rendement%20de%20la%20main%2Dd%27%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- attitude control
1, record 4, English, attitude%20control
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACTL 2, record 4, English, ACTL
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The regulation of the attitude of [a] spacecraft ... 3, record 4, English, - attitude%20control
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The attitude of a spacecraft is defined as the direction the spacecraft is pointing with respect to some inertial reference frame. The control of this attitude is a complex but essential task that all spacecraft must somehow perform in order to orient instrumentations, antennas, solar panels, and more. Attitude control is divided into two primary tasks :(1) the determination or measurement of the attitude and(2) the ability to control the direction the spacecraft is pointing. 4, record 4, English, - attitude%20control
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attitude control; ACTL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 2, record 4, English, - attitude%20control
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commande d'orientation
1, record 4, French, commande%20d%27orientation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- commande d'attitude 1, record 4, French, commande%20d%27attitude
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ACTL 2, record 4, French, ACTL
see observation, feminine noun
- ACTL 2, record 4, French, ACTL
- contrôle d'attitude 2, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27attitude
masculine noun
- ACTL 2, record 4, French, ACTL
see observation, masculine noun
- ACTL 2, record 4, French, ACTL
- régulation d'orientation 3, record 4, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27orientation
feminine noun
- régulation d'attitude 4, record 4, French, r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27attitude
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d’imposer l’orientation voulue à un engin spatial. 5, record 4, French, - commande%20d%27orientation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACTL : acronyme spécifique à Radarsat. 6, record 4, French, - commande%20d%27orientation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commande d'orientation : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015. 7, record 4, French, - commande%20d%27orientation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
commande d'attitude; ACTL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 6, record 4, French, - commande%20d%27orientation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Naves espaciales
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- control de posición
1, record 4, Spanish, control%20de%20posici%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- control de posición de vuelo 1, record 4, Spanish, control%20de%20posici%C3%B3n%20de%20vuelo
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skill
1, record 5, English, skill
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ability to perform a task or set of tasks, as acquired through formal or informal education and/or training, work or life experience, or other means. 2, record 5, English, - skill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A skill can be identifiable in an occupation specific context, and measurable through a variety of instruments. 2, record 5, English, - skill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Skills can be acquired through training, formal or informal education, or work or life experience. 3, record 5, English, - skill
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- habileté
1, record 5, French, habilet%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Savoir-faire acquis par suite d'une formation ou d'études formelles ou non, qui permet de réussir dans l'exécution d'une tâche ou d'un ensemble de tâches. 2, record 5, French, - habilet%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une habileté peut s'inscrire dans le contexte d'un métier particulier ou d'une profession précise et être mesurée au moyen d'instruments divers. 2, record 5, French, - habilet%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les habiletés peuvent avoir été acquises grâce à de la formation, à des études (formelles ou informelles) et à des expériences professionnelles (ou de vie). 3, record 5, French, - habilet%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Evaluación del personal y los cargos
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- competencia
1, record 5, Spanish, competencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacidad para desempeñar una función. 2, record 5, Spanish, - competencia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
competencia: término utilizado generalmente en plural. 3, record 5, Spanish, - competencia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dual-purpose molecule
1, record 6, English, dual%2Dpurpose%20molecule
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- two-armed molecule 1, record 6, English, two%2Darmed%20molecule
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two-armed molecules could become the highly diverse subjects of future directed evolution experiments. The functional arm, which consists of amino acids or other subunits, can be tested for its ability to perform a task, such as binding to a target. The genetic arm, which is made of DNA or RNA, contains a coded description of the functional arm's composition. This description can be replicated and analyzed. 1, record 6, English, - dual%2Dpurpose%20molecule
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- molécule bifonctionnelle
1, record 6, French, mol%C3%A9cule%20bifonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- molécule bi-fonctionnelle 1, record 6, French, mol%C3%A9cule%20bi%2Dfonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología molecular
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- molécula bifuncional
1, record 6, Spanish, mol%C3%A9cula%20bifuncional
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De acuerdo con Brenner y Lerner, se preparan moléculas bifuncionales con dos "brazos", unidos por un punto común. Un brazo es una molécula funcional; se valora en atención a su capacidad para enlazarse en una diana; el brazo puede estar formado por aminoácidos, azúcares u otros compuestos orgánicos. El brazo segundo, una macromolécula genética (ADN, por lo común), cifra la descripción del brazo funcional. 1, record 6, Spanish, - mol%C3%A9cula%20bifuncional
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Psychology of Communication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- selective attention
1, record 7, English, selective%20attention
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the ability to perform a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss in efficiency. When distracting stimulation is present in the task situation, it is not an integral part of the task being performed, but rather is extraneous to the task and imposed upon it. The task and the irrelevant stimulation can occur either within the same sense or across senses. 1, record 7, English, - selective%20attention
Record 7, Key term(s)
- closure
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie de la communication
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- attention sélective
1, record 7, French, attention%20s%C3%A9lective
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 1998-03-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- time of useful consciousness
1, record 8, English, time%20of%20useful%20consciousness
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time interval between reduction of the partial pressure of oxygen in the inspired gas and loss of ability to perform effectively some task relevant to the maintenance of control of an aircraft. 1, record 8, English, - time%20of%20useful%20consciousness
Record 8, Key term(s)
- TUC
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- temps de conscience utile
1, record 8, French, temps%20de%20conscience%20utile
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps situé entre la réduction de la pression partielle d'oxygène dans l'air inspiré et l'incapacité de remplir avec efficacité certaines tâches relevant du maintien de la conduite de l'aéronef. 2, record 8, French, - temps%20de%20conscience%20utile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-02-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- interacting group
1, record 9, English, interacting%20group
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ability of an individual to perform his job depends upon the fact that another has completed his share of the task. 1, record 9, English, - interacting%20group
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- groupe interactif 1, record 9, French, groupe%20interactif
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ability to perform a task 1, record 10, English, ability%20to%20perform%20a%20task
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see "ability" 1, record 10, English, - ability%20to%20perform%20a%20task
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aptitude à remplir une tâche 1, record 10, French, aptitude%20%C3%A0%20remplir%20une%20t%C3%A2che
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
livre blanc sur l'assurance-chômage 1, record 10, French, - aptitude%20%C3%A0%20remplir%20une%20t%C3%A2che
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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