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CALLIPERS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Federal Administration
- Management Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Callipers
1, record 1, English, Callipers
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Callipers is an online application, managed by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, that provides departments with access to the standardized assessment tools that support good project management and oversight on behalf of departments and the Secretariat. 2, record 1, English, - Callipers
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Calipers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Administration fédérale
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Calibrage
1, record 1, French, Calibrage
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Calibrage est une application en ligne, gérée par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada, qui permet aux ministères d'accéder aux outils d'évaluation normalisés favorisant une saine gestion et surveillance des projets au nom des ministères et du Secrétariat. 2, record 1, French, - Calibrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Hand Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- caliper
1, record 2, English, caliper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- callipers 2, record 2, English, callipers
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument with two legs or jaws that can be adjusted for measuring linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter. 3, record 2, English, - caliper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Outillage à main
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compas d'épaisseur
1, record 2, French, compas%20d%27%C3%A9paisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- calibre d'épaisseur 2, record 2, French, calibre%20d%27%C3%A9paisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas à branches courtes utilisé pour mesurer l'épaisseur d'un corps quelconque. 3, record 2, French, - compas%20d%27%C3%A9paisseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida (Ingeniería)
- Herramientas manuales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calibrador
1, record 2, Spanish, calibrador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- two-sheet caliper
1, record 3, English, two%2Dsheet%20caliper
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- two-sheet calliper 2, record 3, English, two%2Dsheet%20calliper
correct
- two-sheet trip 1, record 3, English, two%2Dsheet%20trip
correct
- two-sheet detector 1, record 3, English, two%2Dsheet%20detector
correct
- choke 1, record 3, English, choke
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automatic safety device on a press to prevent the passage of two sheets at the same time. 1, record 3, English, - two%2Dsheet%20caliper
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is set to pass a single sheet, and as long as single sheets are fed, the two-sheet calliper remains inoperative. When two sheets are fed together, most two-sheet callipers trip the press-meaning that it is taken off impression-shut off the power, and apply the brake. 1, record 3, English, - two%2Dsheet%20caliper
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de double feuilles
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20double%20feuilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui prévient le passage simultané de deux feuilles dans la presse. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20double%20feuilles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est placé au sommet de la table de marge ou près des taquets. C'est un mécanisme micrométrique ou une bille, que l'on règle sur deux feuilles et qui déclenche l'arrêt de l'impression lorsque deux feuilles partent en même temps pour la marge. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20double%20feuilles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tympan paper
1, record 4, English, tympan%20paper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extremely uniform, strong and resistant makeready packing paper. 2, record 4, English, - tympan%20paper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Makeready packing paper manufactured in callipers ranging from. 003 to. 015 inch. 3, record 4, English, - tympan%20paper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Extremely uniform, the sheet also possesses high tensile strength, and when treated is totally resistant to oil, ink, and chemicals. Because of these and other exacting requirements, tympan paper is made expressly for printing makeready use. 3, record 4, English, - tympan%20paper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- papier d'habillage
1, record 4, French, papier%20d%27habillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- papier tympan 1, record 4, French, papier%20tympan
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier fort et résistant servant à garnir les presses à platine et à cylindre. 2, record 4, French, - papier%20d%27habillage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- calliper scale
1, record 5, English, calliper%20scale
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- caliper scale 2, record 5, English, caliper%20scale
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stick fitted with callipers and graduated for the volumes of logs of different lengths... 1, record 5, English, - calliper%20scale
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- compas volumétrique
1, record 5, French, compas%20volum%C3%A9trique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas forestier dont la règle est graduée en volume. 1, record 5, French, - compas%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- callipers double 1, record 6, English, callipers%20double
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compas à double fonction
1, record 6, French, compas%20%C3%A0%20double%20fonction
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Forestry Operations
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- timber callipers 1, record 7, English, timber%20callipers
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Exploitation forestière
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compas forestier
1, record 7, French, compas%20forestier
masculine 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 1993-01-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- inside callipers 1, record 8, English, inside%20callipers
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- compas d'intérieur
1, record 8, French, compas%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- outside callipers 1, record 9, English, outside%20callipers
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- compas d'épaisseur
1, record 9, French, compas%20d%27%C3%A9paisseur
masculine noun
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 1984-03-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- screw callipers 1, record 10, English, screw%20callipers
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- compas à vis
1, record 10, French, compas%20%C3%A0%20vis
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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