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BALANCE FORCES [29 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Field Artillery
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- direct fire support
1, record 1, English, direct%20fire%20support
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DFS 2, record 1, English, DFS
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An assault force should include depth in order to reinforce local success or maintain the overall momentum. It should include the appropriate balance between infantry and direct fire support, be it armoured forces, integral fighting vehicles and other direct fire support systems. 3, record 1, English, - direct%20fire%20support
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direct fire support; DFS: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - direct%20fire%20support
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Artillerie de campagne
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appui-feu direct
1, record 1, French, appui%2Dfeu%20direct
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AFD 2, record 1, French, AFD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une force d'assaut devrait avoir de la profondeur pour être en mesure de renforcer les succès locaux ou de maintenir l'élan d'ensemble. Sa composition devrait être un mélange équilibré d'infanterie et d'appui-feu direct, qu'il soit assuré par les forces blindées, les véhicules de combat intégraux ou d'autres systèmes d'appui-feu direct. 3, record 1, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20direct
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appui-feu direct; AFD : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - appui%2Dfeu%20direct
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydrostatic balance
1, record 2, English, hydrostatic%20balance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hydrostatic equilibrium 2, record 2, English, hydrostatic%20equilibrium
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What the hydrostatic balance is implying is that the vertical motion upwards is equal to the downward motion of gravity. In other words there is a net zero motion in the vertical direction. 3, record 2, English, - hydrostatic%20balance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Air does not rush off into space because the upward-directed pressure gradient force is nearly always balanced by the downward force of gravity. When these two forces are in exact balance, the air is said to be in hydrostatic equilibrium. 2, record 2, English, - hydrostatic%20balance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équilibre hydrostatique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hydrostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle équilibre hydrostatique l'équilibre entre la composante verticale de la force du gradient de pression et la force d'attraction due à la gravité. L'atmosphère est habituellement en équilibre hydrostatique sauf, par exemple, dans le cas du mouvement vertical associé aux orages et dans lequel l'air est accéléré vers le haut ou le bas. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20hydrostatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- field force
1, record 3, English, field%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There will be, however, several changes from the existing structure. The Regular Force strength of the field forces will be reduced, with the balance to be made up by Reservists. 2, record 3, English, - field%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force de campagne
1, record 3, French, force%20de%20campagne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force de campagne : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - force%20de%20campagne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de campaña
1, record 3, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Ejército deseaba y seguía tratando de alcanzar un conducto de mando vertical desde el MACV a través de la II Fuerza de Campaña y la 9a División de Infantería [...]. 1, record 3, Spanish, - fuerza%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pressure centre
1, record 4, English, pressure%20centre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- centre of pressure 2, record 4, English, centre%20of%20pressure
correct, officially approved
- pressure center 3, record 4, English, pressure%20center
correct
- center of pressure 4, record 4, English, center%20of%20pressure
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point at which the chord line of an airfoil section intersects the line of action of the combined or resultant aerodynamic forces on the airfoil, and about which the air pressures balance. 4, record 4, English, - pressure%20centre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre of pressure: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 4, English, - pressure%20centre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centre de poussée
1, record 4, French, centre%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- centre de pression 2, record 4, French, centre%20de%20pression
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] point où s'exerce la portance sur l'intrados d'une surface portante [...] 3, record 4, French, - centre%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de poussée : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 4, French, - centre%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Célula de aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro de presión
1, record 4, Spanish, centro%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- centro de presiones 2, record 4, Spanish, centro%20de%20presiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] punto en el cual la cuerda del perfil intercepta la línea de acción de la resultante de las fuerzas aerodinámicas y alrededor del cual las presiones se equilibran. 3, record 4, Spanish, - centro%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centro de presión: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 4, Spanish, - centro%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- circle of inertia
1, record 5, English, circle%20of%20inertia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inertial circle 2, record 5, English, inertial%20circle
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nearly circular trajectory of an air particle moving horizontally at constant speed relative to the Earth's surface in the absence of a horizontal pressure gradient. Balance is achieved between the Coriolis and centrifugal forces. 3, record 5, English, - circle%20of%20inertia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cercle d'inertie
1, record 5, French, cercle%20d%27inertie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trajectoire presque circulaire d'une particule d'air se mouvant horizontalement à vitesse constante par rapport à la surface terrestre en l'absence d'un gradient horizontal de pression. L'équilibre s'établit entre la force de Coriolis et la force centrifuge. 2, record 5, French, - cercle%20d%27inertie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- círculo de inercia
1, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%ADrculo%20de%20inercia
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trayectoria casi circular de una partícula de aire que se mueve horizontalmente a nivel constante en relación con la superficie terrestre, en ausencia de un gradiente horizontal de presión. El equilibrio se establece entre las fuerzas centrífuga y de Coriolis. 1, record 5, Spanish, - c%C3%ADrculo%20de%20inercia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-01-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overriding objective
1, record 6, English, overriding%20objective
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In implementing these reductions, the overriding objective is the preservation of effective, if smaller, combat-capable forces, by striking a better balance between the operational and support elements of the Canadian Forces. 1, record 6, English, - overriding%20objective
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- objectif primordial
1, record 6, French, objectif%20primordial
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la mise en œuvre de ces réductions, l'objectif primordial consistera à maintenir des forces aptes au combat, même si les effectifs sont réduits, en réalisant un meilleur équilibre entre les éléments opérationnels et les services d'appui des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 6, French, - objectif%20primordial
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- strike a better balance
1, record 7, English, strike%20a%20better%20balance
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In implementing these reductions, the overriding objective is the preservation of effective, if smaller, combat-capable forces, by striking a better balance between the operational and support elements of the Canadian Forces. 1, record 7, English, - strike%20a%20better%20balance
Record 7, Key term(s)
- striking a better balance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réaliser un meilleur équilibre 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9aliser%20un%20meilleur%20%C3%A9quilibre
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la mise en œuvre de ces réductions, l'objectif primordial consistera à maintenir des forces aptes au combat, même si les effectifs sont réduits, en réalisant un meilleur équilibre entre les éléments opérationnels et les services d'appui des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9aliser%20un%20meilleur%20%C3%A9quilibre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gradient balance
1, record 8, English, gradient%20balance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] dominant balance of forces in hurricanes and other intense small-scale atmospheric vortices. 1, record 8, English, - gradient%20balance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- équilibre de gradient
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20de%20gradient
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équilibre horizontal de base dans un cyclone tropical au dessus de la couche limite est compris entre la somme de l'«accélération» de Coriolis et de l'«accélération» centripète, équilibrée par la force du gradient de pression. Cet équilibre est connu sous le nom d'équilibre de gradient, dans lequel l'«accélération» de Coriolis est définie comme la vitesse horizontale d'une particule d'air, v, multipliée par le paramètre de Coriolis, f. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20de%20gradient
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- neutral equilibrium
1, record 9, English, neutral%20equilibrium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- indifferent equilibrium 2, record 9, English, indifferent%20equilibrium
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state in which a disturbance may cause a body (or a system) to be displaced from its rest position, assuming a new position of equilibrium; left alone the body (or the system) does not return to its original position. 2, record 9, English, - neutral%20equilibrium
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
equilibrium : state of balance. When a body or a system is in equilibrium, there is no net tendency to change. In mechanics, equilibrium has to do with the forces acting on a body.... However, a state of equilibrium does not mean that no forces act on the body, but only that the forces are balanced.... The stability of a body is a measure of its ability to return to a position of equilibrium after being disturbed. It depends on the shape of the body and the location of its center of gravity... A body with a large flat base and a low center of gravity will be very stable, returning quickly to its position of equilibrium after being tipped. However, a body with a small base and high center of gravity will tend to topple if tipped and is thus less stable than the first body. A body balanced precariously on a point is in unstable equilibrium. Some bodies, such as a ball or a cone lying on its side, do not return to their original position of equilibrium when pushed, assuming instead a new position of equilibrium; these are said to be in neutral equilibrium. 1, record 9, English, - neutral%20equilibrium
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In case of a "wave perturbation", "neutral equilibrium" and "neutral stability" are often used interchangeably 2, record 9, English, - neutral%20equilibrium
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- équilibre indifférent
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20indiff%C3%A9rent
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Équilibre d'un corps. Un système est dit en équilibre stable si, écarté de sa position d'équilibre initiale, il y revient de lui-même. Un système est dit en équilibre instable lorsque, écarté de sa position d'équilibre initiale, l'écart s'amplifie naturellement. Un système est dit en équilibre indifférent lorsque, écarté de sa position d'équilibre initiale, il reste dans la nouvelle position qui lui a été donné. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20indiff%C3%A9rent
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- equilibrio indiferente
1, record 9, Spanish, equilibrio%20indiferente
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando un cuerpo es ligeramente apartado de su posición, puede comportarse de tres modos diferentes que constituyen otras tantas formas de equilibrio: si vuelve por sí mismo a la posición primitiva es que se halla en equilibrio estable; si se queda inmóvil en la mueva posición, se halla en equilibrio indiferente [...]. 1, record 9, Spanish, - equilibrio%20indiferente
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-03-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coastal aggradation
1, record 10, English, coastal%20aggradation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical component of coastal onlap. 2, record 10, English, - coastal%20aggradation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two opposing forces that determine the overall type of transgressive coastline are sedimentation(coastal aggradation) and erosion, and the balance between these two decides the preservation potential of the facies. 3, record 10, English, - coastal%20aggradation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aggradation côtière
1, record 10, French, aggradation%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composante verticale des biseaux d'aggradation côtière. 2, record 10, French, - aggradation%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-03-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- balance
1, record 11, English, balance
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Good athletes in all sports have great balance... It's important to keep your eyes, head and body well balanced and have good overall posture. Being off balance forces you to compensate for the body's poor position and results in awkward, ineffective strokes. Keeping your feet wide apart is an important key to maintaining good balance and positioning while moving from shot to shot. 1, record 11, English, - balance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Out of balance. 2, record 11, English, - balance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To maintain, regain balance. 2, record 11, English, - balance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- équilibre
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9quilibre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[S'il n'y a] pas de transfert de poids vers l'avant (poids sur les talons), [vous aurez comme conséquence un] équilibre précaire au moment de la frappe [et un manque] de puissance [...] 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Hors d'équilibre. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Reprendre l'équilibre. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9quilibre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic balance
1, record 12, English, aerodynamic%20balance
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- wind tunnel balance 2, record 12, English, wind%20tunnel%20balance
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A balance designed for measuring aerodynamic forces or moments. 3, record 12, English, - aerodynamic%20balance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- balance aérodynamique
1, record 12, French, balance%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- balance de soufflerie aérodynamique 2, record 12, French, balance%20de%20soufflerie%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une soufflerie, dispositif mécanique permettant de mesurer la portance, la traînée et les moments des forces développées par l'écoulement de l'air autour d'une aile ou d'un élément d'avion. 3, record 12, French, - balance%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-08-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- drug control 1, record 13, English, drug%20control
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Against the prospect of possible changes in Asia-Pacific security relations, and in light of the increasing need for fisheries patrols, environmental surveillance and drug interdiction, we will distribute our forces more evenly between the Atlantic and Pacific fleets to achieve a better balance of maritime capabilities between the East and West coasts. 1, record 13, English, - drug%20control
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- lutte contre le trafic des stupéfiants
1, record 13, French, lutte%20contre%20le%20trafic%20des%20stup%C3%A9fiants
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- répression du trafic des drogues 2, record 13, French, r%C3%A9pression%20du%20trafic%20des%20drogues
correct, feminine noun
- lutte contre les stupéfiants 3, record 13, French, lutte%20contre%20les%20stup%C3%A9fiants
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour mieux parer à une modification éventuelle des rapports en matière de sécurité entre ces pays, et vu la nécessité d'intensifier la surveillance des pêches et de l'environnement, ainsi que la lutte contre le trafic des stupéfiants, nous répartirons plus équitablement nos forces entre les flottes de l'Atlantique et du Pacifique, réalisant ainsi un meilleur équilibre des ressources maritimes entre les côtes est et ouest. 1, record 13, French, - lutte%20contre%20le%20trafic%20des%20stup%C3%A9fiants
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- lucha contra el tráfico de drogas
1, record 13, Spanish, lucha%20contra%20el%20tr%C3%A1fico%20de%20drogas
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- lucha contra el narcotráfico 2, record 13, Spanish, lucha%20contra%20el%20narcotr%C3%A1fico
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Finance
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- market forces
1, record 14, English, market%20forces
correct, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The non-EMS [European Monetary System] countries have refrained, since the beginning of generalised floating, from maintaining margins in respect of exchange transactions, leaving the exchange rate to be determined essentially by the balance of market forces. 2, record 14, English, - market%20forces
Record 14, Key term(s)
- market force
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Finances
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- forces du marché
1, record 14, French, forces%20du%20march%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis le début du flottement généralisé des taux de change, les pays extérieurs au SME [Système monétaire européen] se sont abstenus de maintenir des marges de fluctuation, laissant, pour l'essentiel, l'équilibre des forces du marché déterminer le niveau de leurs taux de change. 2, record 14, French, - forces%20du%20march%C3%A9
Record 14, Key term(s)
- force du marché
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
- Finanzas
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerzas del mercado
1, record 14, Spanish, fuerzas%20del%20mercado
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-06-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
- Arms Control
- International Relations
- Political Theories and Doctrines
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- balance of power
1, record 15, English, balance%20of%20power
correct, see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- balance of forces 2, record 15, English, balance%20of%20forces
see observation
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A traditional concept of international relations which asserts that peace among nations rests upon a delicate international equilibrium, or international distribution of power, and that whenever one state (or group of states) becomes too strong and powerful (which could potentially upset that balance), other states are duty bound to diminish the power and the influence of that state (or states) by any means possible, including war. 1, record 15, English, - balance%20of%20power
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since balance of power sometimes means equilibrium, and sometimes means disequilibrium, it is not too surprising to learn that it sometimes achieves a position of majestic neutrality and consents to mean either one. In this usage, the balance of power becomes the equivalent of "the distribution of power"; just as temperature refers to a thermal situation, whether it be hot or cold, so balance of power refers to the power situation, whether it be balanced or unbalanced. 3, record 15, English, - balance%20of%20power
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Balance of forces" is sometimes considered as a synonym for "balance of power". 2, record 15, English, - balance%20of%20power
Record 15, Key term(s)
- force balance
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
- Contrôle des armements
- Relations internationales
- Théories et doctrines politiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- équilibre des pouvoirs
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20pouvoirs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- équilibre des forces 2, record 15, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20forces
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- balance des forces 3, record 15, French, balance%20des%20forces
correct, feminine noun
- balance des pouvoirs 4, record 15, French, balance%20des%20pouvoirs
correct, feminine noun
- équilibre des puissances 5, record 15, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20puissances
see observation, masculine noun
- équilibre de puissance 5, record 15, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20de%20puissance
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
équilibre ou balance des forces. Principe de politique (dont la consécration remonte au traité de Westphalie 1648) selon lequel le rapport des forces entre États doit rester stable, grâce à un jeu de bascule qui empêche la prédominance de l'un par le groupement des moyens politiques économiques ou militaires de certains autres. 3, record 15, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20pouvoirs
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Équilibre des forces» est parfois considéré comme un synonyme de «équilibre des pouvoirs». 6, record 15, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20pouvoirs
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diplomacia
- Control de armamentos
- Relaciones internacionales
- Teorías y doctrinas políticas
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- balance de poder
1, record 15, Spanish, balance%20de%20poder
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conepto fundamental dentro de la escuela realista o clásica de las relaciones internacionales que se refiere a una condición de equilibrio entre las naciones, en virtud de la cual ningún Estado, o grupos de Estados, puede acumular más poder que los demás, evitando así su hegemonía y asegurando la paz. 1, record 15, Spanish, - balance%20de%20poder
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En primer lugar, se ha entendido por balance del poder el resultado de un conjunto de relaciones interestatales, consistente en una condición aproximada de equilibrio entre dos coaliciones o alianzas. 1, record 15, Spanish, - balance%20de%20poder
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-01-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- strain gauge balance
1, record 16, English, strain%20gauge%20balance
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to measuring force and moment data with a six component strain gauge balance, each test article was instrumented with surface pressure ports on their fore and aft sections. Simultaneous force and moment and surface pressure measurements were made during the testing. This allowed for analysis of the aerodynamic flow field and the resulting total forces and moments on the test article... 2, record 16, English, - strain%20gauge%20balance
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- balance dynamométrique
1, record 16, French, balance%20dynamom%C3%A9trique
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Reservist
1, record 17, English, Reservist
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There will be, however, several changes from the existing structure. The Regular Force strength of the field forces will be reduced, with the balance to be made up by Reservists. 1, record 17, English, - Reservist
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- réserviste
1, record 17, French, r%C3%A9serviste
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains changements seront toutefois apportés à la structure existante. L'effectif des forces de campagne régulières sera réduit, et les réservistes viendront combler l'écart ainsi créé. 1, record 17, French, - r%C3%A9serviste
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-11-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- leaf water potential
1, record 18, English, leaf%20water%20potential
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total potential for water in a leaf, consisting of the balance between osmotic potential(arising from the presence of solutes), turgor pressure(the hydrostatic pressure developed in the cell in response to the osmotic potential and the tensile strength of the cell wall) and the matric potential(arising from the imbibitional forces of colloids and of capillaries in the cell wall). 2, record 18, English, - leaf%20water%20potential
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This determination of water deficit in leaves can be measured with a "pressure bomb" or by psychrometric methods. 2, record 18, English, - leaf%20water%20potential
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- potentiel hydrique foliaire
1, record 18, French, potentiel%20hydrique%20foliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- potentiel foliaire 2, record 18, French, potentiel%20foliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La transpiration végétale. [...] Lorsque le sol se dessèche, la transpiration diminue. Cette réponse a longtemps été expliquée en considérant que la diminution du flux hydrique entraînerait automatiquement une modification du potentiel hydrique foliaire et la fermeture des stomates à partir d'un certain seuil. 3, record 18, French, - potentiel%20hydrique%20foliaire
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La mesure du potentiel hydrique foliaire s'opère grâce à une chambre de pression. 4, record 18, French, - potentiel%20hydrique%20foliaire
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-10-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
- Brazing (Metals)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wetting balance
1, record 19, English, wetting%20balance
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MENISCO ST50 Wetting Balance. This instrument provides fast, accurate, and objective measurement of solderability for components by measuring wetting forces and calculating the wetting angle of the test specimen. 2, record 19, English, - wetting%20balance
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Soudage (Métal)
- Brasage (Métal)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- balance de mouillage
1, record 19, French, balance%20de%20mouillage
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé en brasage pour la mesure de la quantité du mouillage de la surface solide du matériau de base par le métal ou l'alliage d'apport liquide. 1, record 19, French, - balance%20de%20mouillage
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- rough balance of forces 1, record 20, English, rough%20balance%20of%20forces
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- équilibre approximatif des forces
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20approximatif%20des%20forces
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Livre blanc sur la défense, 1987, p. 5. 1, record 20, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20approximatif%20des%20forces
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1995-09-21
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- alignment 1, record 21, English, alignment
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accepted standard for proper postural balance, and refers to the equalization of structural and muscular forces to maintain body balance. 1, record 21, English, - alignment
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- alignement
1, record 21, French, alignement
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on se représente le tronc comme une série de trois ballons que sont la tête, la cage thoracique et le bassin, [...]. La ligne de gravité du corps passe ainsi par l'apex des courbures cervicales et lombaires et place chaque «ballon» en relatif - par rapport à la verticale. 1, record 21, French, - alignement
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-03-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- naval asset
1, record 22, English, naval%20asset
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In structuring the maritime forces, we will seek to :-maintain the capability to conduct surveillance and control in waters under Canadian jurisdiction; achieve a more even balance of naval assets between the East and West coasts... 1, record 22, English, - naval%20asset
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- ressource maritime
1, record 22, French, ressource%20maritime
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La structure de nos forces maritimes reflète la volonté de conserver la capacité d'exercer la surveillance et le contrôle des eaux territoriales canadiennes; mieux équilibrer les ressources maritimes entre les côtes est et garder un équilibre entre les ressources de surface, sous-marines aériennes [...] 1, record 22, French, - ressource%20maritime
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1990-08-31
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Strategy
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- balance of conventional armed forces
1, record 23, English, balance%20of%20conventional%20armed%20forces
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Stratégie militaire
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- équilibre des forces armées conventionnelles
1, record 23, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20des%20forces%20arm%C3%A9es%20conventionnelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-05-29
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- gravity-inertia phase
1, record 24, English, gravity%2Dinertia%20phase
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rate of spreading on water is controlled by the balance between forces tending to spread the liquid(gravity and surface tension) and those tending to resist spreading(inertial and viscous forces). Pool growth has been simplified and described in terms of three controlling interaction stages :-gravity-inertia-gravity-viscosity-viscosity-surface tension.... Conceptually, the gravity-inertia regime is used for "short" elapsed time.... 2, record 24, English, - gravity%2Dinertia%20phase
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- phase pesanteur-inertie
1, record 24, French, phase%20pesanteur%2Dinertie
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1re phase de l'étalement d'une nappe de fluide. La 2e est la phase pesanteur-viscosité. La 3e la phase viscosité-tension superficielle. (Modélisation de l'étalement). 1, record 24, French, - phase%20pesanteur%2Dinertie
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On trouve "phase gravité-inertie" dans la source "La mécanique des nappes d'hydrocarbures", 1981, p. 209; mais "gravité" au sens de "pesanteur" est un terme vieilli. 1, record 24, French, - phase%20pesanteur%2Dinertie
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-05-29
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- spreading of a slick
1, record 25, English, spreading%20of%20a%20slick
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rate of spreading [of a liquid] on water is controlled by the balance between forces tending to spread the liquid(gravity and surface tension) and those tending to resist spreading(inertial and viscous forces). 2, record 25, English, - spreading%20of%20a%20slick
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- étalement d'une nappe
1, record 25, French, %C3%A9talement%20d%27une%20nappe
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Sur l'eau). 1, record 25, French, - %C3%A9talement%20d%27une%20nappe
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La mécanique des nappes d'hydrocarbures, Anciens ENPC, Paris, 1981. - Voir table des matières. 1, record 25, French, - %C3%A9talement%20d%27une%20nappe
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1980-08-08
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
- Econometrics
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- competitive equilibrium
1, record 26, English, competitive%20equilibrium
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) we shall see how the market price reaches its competitive equilibrium, when these two curves [supply and demand] intersect-when the forces of demand and supply are just in balance. 1, record 26, English, - competitive%20equilibrium
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Lois du marché (Économie)
- Économétrie
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- équilibre concurrentiel 1, record 26, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20concurrentiel
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1979-09-12
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- induced cognitive dissonance 1, record 27, English, induced%20cognitive%20dissonance
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cognitive dissonance : A situation in which a state of inconsistency or disharmony develops between an individual' s or a group's values, beliefs, or opinions, on the one hand, and information, knowledge, or the perception of experience, on the other. Such inconsistency forces some kind of action or adjustment in order to restore balance and harmony. 2, record 27, English, - induced%20cognitive%20dissonance
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- dissonance cognitive induite
1, record 27, French, dissonance%20cognitive%20induite
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dissonance cognitive: Propriété de la relation entre deux éléments du domaine cognitif d'un sujet telle que l'un des deux éléments tiendrait à entraîner l'inverse de l'autre ou sa négation par l'intermédiaire de pressions et jusqu'à la réduction de la dissonance. 2, record 27, French, - dissonance%20cognitive%20induite
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- forces of demand and supply 1, record 28, English, forces%20of%20demand%20and%20supply
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a more satisfactory balance between the forces of demand and supply 1, record 28, English, - forces%20of%20demand%20and%20supply
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Lois du marché (Économie)
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- forces de la demande et de l' offre 1, record 28, French, forces%20de%20la%20demande%20et%20de%20l%27%20offre
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
un équilibre plus satisfaisant des forces de la demande et de l'offre BM déc. 21/66 1, record 28, French, - forces%20de%20la%20demande%20et%20de%20l%27%20offre
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aeroindustry
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- rolling balance 1, record 29, English, rolling%20balance
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(AGARD) A balance designed for measuring aerodynamic forces or moments while the model is rotating about an axis parallel to the wind direction 1, record 29, English, - rolling%20balance
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- balance de roulis
1, record 29, French, balance%20de%20roulis
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(AGARD) Balance aérodynamique organisée pour la mesure des forces et du moment par rapport à un axe matériel sensiblement longitudinal autour duquel tourne la maquette. On utilise notamment ce dispositif pour mesurer le moment de roulis. 1, record 29, French, - balance%20de%20roulis
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
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