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ACG [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amphibious combat group
1, record 1, English, amphibious%20combat%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACG 2, record 1, English, ACG
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious combat group; ACG : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - amphibious%20combat%20group
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe de combat amphibie
1, record 1, French, groupe%20de%20combat%20amphibie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACG 2, record 1, French, ACG
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe de combat amphibie; ACG : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - groupe%20de%20combat%20amphibie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Trade
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association for Corporate Growth Toronto Chapter
1, record 2, English, Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20Toronto%20Chapter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ACG Toronto 2, record 2, English, ACG%20Toronto
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Association for Corporate Growth] Toronto Chapter connects with more than 2, 500 executives across North America and is the leading Canadian association for middle market investment. As the 3rd longest-operating chapter in the ACG network[, ] ACG Toronto represents leading investment sector organizations in Canada's largest financial market. ACG Toronto hosts a series of 20+ conferences and events and provide opportunities for networking, deal opportunities, industry knowledge and research. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20Toronto%20Chapter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission. To be the premier organization in Toronto focused on fostering profitable corporate growth and business development. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20Toronto%20Chapter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Commerce
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association for Corporate Growth Toronto Chapter
1, record 2, French, Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20Toronto%20Chapter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ACG Toronto 2, record 2, French, ACG%20Toronto
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alternator
1, record 3, English, alternator
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- alternating-current generator 2, record 3, English, alternating%2Dcurrent%20generator
correct, officially approved
- ACG 3, record 3, English, ACG
correct
- ACG 3, record 3, English, ACG
- A.C. generator 4, record 3, English, A%2EC%2E%20generator
correct
- ACG 3, record 3, English, ACG
correct
- ACG 3, record 3, English, ACG
- ac generator 5, record 3, English, ac%20generator
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotating electrical machine that converts mechanical power into alternating current. 6, record 3, English, - alternator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alternator; alternating-current generator; ac generator : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick.) 7, record 3, English, - alternator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alternateur
1, record 3, French, alternateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- génératrice à courant alternatif 2, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20%C3%A0%20courant%20alternatif
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine rotative qui convertit l'énergie mécanique fournie au rotor en énergie électrique à courant alternatif. 3, record 3, French, - alternateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alternateur; génératrice à courant alternatif : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 3, French, - alternateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génératrice à courant alternatif : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - alternateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alternateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 3, French, - alternateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alternador
1, record 3, Spanish, alternador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- generador de corriente alterna 2, record 3, Spanish, generador%20de%20corriente%20alterna
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Generador que produce tensiones y corrientes alternas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - alternador
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Scholarships and Research Grants
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Apprenticeship Completion Grant
1, record 4, English, Apprenticeship%20Completion%20Grant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACG 2, record 4, English, ACG
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant(ACG) is a taxable cash grant of $2, 000 maximum available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009. 2, record 4, English, - Apprenticeship%20Completion%20Grant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Subvention à l'achèvement de la formation d’apprenti
1, record 4, French, Subvention%20%C3%A0%20l%27ach%C3%A8vement%20de%20la%20formation%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprenti
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SAFA 2, record 4, French, SAFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Subvention à l'achèvement de la formation d'apprenti (SAFA) est un montant unique imposable de 2 000 $. Elle est offerte aux apprentis qui ont terminé leur programme d'apprentissage et obtenu leur certificat de compagnon dans l'un des métiers désignés Sceau rouge le 1er janvier 2009 ou après. 2, record 4, French, - Subvention%20%C3%A0%20l%27ach%C3%A8vement%20de%20la%20formation%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprenti
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- global positioning locator
1, record 5, English, global%20positioning%20locator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ACG [Advanced Concept Group] advocates networking small gadgets that might package a global positioning locator, sensor, RF communicator, and a small computer. These relatively inexpensive devices would be widely distributed and in contact with each other to give a comprehensive picture of enemy movements. 2, record 5, English, - global%20positioning%20locator
Record 5, Key term(s)
- global-positioning locator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détecteur mondial de positionnement
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20mondial%20de%20positionnement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- détecteur mondial de localisation 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20mondial%20de%20localisation
proposal, masculine noun
- détecteur de positionnement mondial 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20positionnement%20mondial
proposal, masculine noun
- détecteur de localisation mondiale 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20localisation%20mondiale
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- International Public Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Crime Division
1, record 6, English, International%20Crime%20Division
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ACG 2, record 6, English, ACG
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Crime%20Division
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit international public
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Direction du crime international
1, record 6, French, Direction%20du%20crime%20international
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACG 2, record 6, French, ACG
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Direction%20du%20crime%20international
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Access Control Group 1, record 7, English, Access%20Control%20Group
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Access-Control Group
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sécurité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Groupe du contrôle de l'accès
1, record 7, French, Groupe%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- GCA 1, record 7, French, GCA
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Section de l'administration de la sécurité. 1, record 7, French, - Groupe%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Association of Corporate Growth
1, record 8, English, Association%20of%20Corporate%20Growth
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ACG 1, record 8, English, ACG
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Association for Corporate Growth and Diversification 1, record 8, English, Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20and%20Diversification
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Association of Corporate Growth
1, record 8, French, Association%20of%20Corporate%20Growth
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACG 1, record 8, French, ACG
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Association for Corporate Growth and Diversification 1, record 8, French, Association%20for%20Corporate%20Growth%20and%20Diversification
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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