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CAAS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Computer Assisted Audit Selection System
1, record 1, English, Computer%20Assisted%20Audit%20Selection%20System
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAAS 2, record 1, English, CAAS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Computer Assisted Audit Selection System evaluates the risk of non-compliance in individual, corporate, and [goods and services and harmonized sales tax] returns. 3, record 1, English, - Computer%20Assisted%20Audit%20Selection%20System
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The system … classifies taxpayers as a low, moderate, or high risk for non-compliance and highlights potential areas of non-compliance. 3, record 1, English, - Computer%20Assisted%20Audit%20Selection%20System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système de sélection informatisée des vérifications
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20informatis%C3%A9e%20des%20v%C3%A9rifications
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SSIV 2, record 1, French, SSIV
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système de sélection informatisée des vérifications évalue le risque d'inobservation dans les déclarations des particuliers, des sociétés et [des taxes sur les produits et services et de vente harmonisée]. 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20informatis%C3%A9e%20des%20v%C3%A9rifications
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le système classe [...] les contribuables selon le risque qu'ils présentent, soit faible, moyen ou élevé, et souligne les secteurs possibles d'inobservation. 3, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20informatis%C3%A9e%20des%20v%C3%A9rifications
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Commonwealth Association of Architects
1, record 2, English, Commonwealth%20Association%20of%20Architects
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAA 1, record 2, English, CAA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAA's constitution sets the aim of the organisation as ’The advancement of Architecture throughout the Commonwealth, and the acquisition of knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected therewith’. In particular, promoting co-operation between members and other equivalent organisations; ensuring the maximum contribution of architects to the well being of society; and encouraging activities on a regional basis. 1, record 2, English, - Commonwealth%20Association%20of%20Architects
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des architectes du Commonwealth
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20architectes%20du%20Commonwealth
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
1, record 3, English, Geomatics%20Industry%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GIAC 2, record 3, English, GIAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Association of Aerial Surveyors 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Aerial%20Surveyors
former designation, correct
- CAAS 4, record 3, English, CAAS
former designation, correct
- CAAS 4, record 3, English, CAAS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC) is Canada’s premier source on information on geomatics - which is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing and delivery of geographic or spatially referenced information to aid in location-dependent decision-making. GIAC is the only national business association dedicated to serving the geomatics industry. GIAC’s mission is to facilitate networking amongst its member organizations and supply them with the information and tools they need to be more successful. 5, record 3, English, - Geomatics%20Industry%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- L'Association canadienne des entreprises de géomatique
1, record 3, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20des%20entreprises%20de%20g%C3%A9omatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACEG 2, record 3, French, ACEG
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des arpenteurs aériens 3, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20arpenteurs%20a%C3%A9riens
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for American Studies
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20American%20Studies
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAAS 2, record 4, English, CAAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20American%20Studies
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association for American Studies
1, record 4, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20American%20Studies
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CAAS 2, record 4, French, CAAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 4, French, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20American%20Studies
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Association d'études américaines du Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Surveys (Public Relations)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Vehicle Ownership Survey
1, record 5, English, Vehicle%20Ownership%20Survey
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each year, more than 100, 000 CAA [Canadian Automobile Association] members are asked to report on their vehicles in CAA's annual Vehicle Ownership Survey. 1, record 5, English, - Vehicle%20Ownership%20Survey
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Enquêtes et sondages (Relations publiques)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sondage auprès des propriétaires de véhicules
1, record 5, French, Sondage%20aupr%C3%A8s%20des%20propri%C3%A9taires%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque année, on demande à plus de 100 000 membres de la CAA [Association canadienne des automobilistes] de fournir des renseignements sur leurs véhicules dans le cadre du Sondage annuel de la CAA auprès des propriétaires de véhicules. 1, record 5, French, - Sondage%20aupr%C3%A8s%20des%20propri%C3%A9taires%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Pyramid Award
1, record 6, English, Pyramid%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAA's [Canadian Automobile Association] Pyramid Awards are given to one or more vehicles that have received top marks for quality and reliability from vehicle owners themselves. 1, record 6, English, - Pyramid%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trophée Pyramide
1, record 6, French, troph%C3%A9e%20Pyramide
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trophées Pyramide de la CAA [Association canadienne des automobilistes] sont remis à un ou à plusieurs véhicules auxquels les propriétaires eux-mêmes ont accordé les plus hautes notes en matière de qualité et de fiabilité. 1, record 6, French, - troph%C3%A9e%20Pyramide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-12-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of African Studies
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20African%20Studies
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CAAS 2, record 7, English, CAAS
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Committee on African Studies in Canada 3, record 7, English, Committee%20on%20African%20Studies%20in%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 4, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20African%20Studies
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des études africaines
1, record 7, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20%C3%A9tudes%20africaines
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACEA 2, record 7, French, ACEA
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Comité des études africaines au Canada 3, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20%C3%A9tudes%20africaines%20au%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 4, record 7, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20%C3%A9tudes%20africaines
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society
1, record 8, English, Calgary%20Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 8, English, - Calgary%20Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Society
Record 8, Key term(s)
- CAAS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society
1, record 8, French, Calgary%20Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 8, French, - Calgary%20Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Society
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-03-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- CAAS method
1, record 9, English, CAAS%20method
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
clinical application of quantitative coronary angiography using the CAAS method. 1, record 9, English, - CAAS%20method
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAAS stands for either "cardiovascular angiography analysis system" or "computer-assisted analysis system"(synonyms). 2, record 9, English, - CAAS%20method
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cardiovascular angiography analysis system
- computer-assisted analysis system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- technique CAAS
1, record 9, French, technique%20CAAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisée au cours d'une étude sur l'effet de la nifédipine sur l'évolution des coronpathies. 2, record 9, French, - technique%20CAAS
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette technique consisterait en une "analyse quantitative des lésions coronariennes assistée par ordinateur après numérisation des images". 1, record 9, French, - technique%20CAAS
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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