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COMPS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- comparables
1, record 1, English, comparables
plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abbreviation for comparable properties, rentals, incomes, etc. Used for comparative purposes in the appraisal process. 2, record 1, English, - comparables
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Recently sold or leased properties that are similar to a particular property being evaluated and are used to indicate a reasonable fair market value for the subject property... The multiple-listing service records are an excellent place to start looking for comparables, especially with condominium apartments and subdivisions... Also called "comps. " 3, record 1, English, - comparables
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- comparables
1, record 1, French, comparables
see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une abréviation pour des biens, loyers, revenus, etc., comparables. S'emploie aux fins de comparaison dans le langage des évaluateurs. 1, record 1, French, - comparables
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 1, French, - comparables
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes "comparables" anglais et français étant des adjectifs, leur emploi en tant que substantifs est propre au langage des évaluateurs des biens immobiliers et n'est attesté par aucun dictionnaire de langue. 2, record 1, French, - comparables
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- composites
1, record 2, English, composites
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sunflowers 2, record 2, English, sunflowers
correct, plural
- comps 1, record 2, English, comps
plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A family of plants which belongs to the order Asterales and comprises many species. 3, record 2, English, - composites
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The names of the groups belonging to ranks above the level of genus are uninomials in the plural case. Thus, it is appropriate to say "Winteraceae are primitive" and inappropriate when we say "Winteraceae is primitive." 4, record 2, English, - composites
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With 418 genera and 2413 species, Asteraceae is, numerically, the largest family in the flora of North America north of Mexico. Members of the family are found in diverse habitats, from the High Arctic tundra and polar deserts to the Sonoran warm-desert scrub, and from alpine habitats to salt marshes. 1, record 2, English, - composites
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- astéracées
1, record 2, French, ast%C3%A9rac%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- composées 1, record 2, French, compos%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
- tournesols 2, record 2, French, tournesols
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Famille de plante de l'ordre des Astérales, qui comprend plusieurs espèces. 3, record 2, French, - ast%C3%A9rac%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les astéracées sont la plus vaste famille de plantes à graines (spermaphytes). 3, record 2, French, - ast%C3%A9rac%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les noms de taxons supérieurs à l'espèce, tels famille, classe, ordre, etc, s'écrivent en un seul terme et prennent la marque du pluriel. On doit donc écrire «Les Asteraceae sont généralement des plantes herbacées» et non «L'Asteraceae est [...]». 3, record 2, French, - ast%C3%A9rac%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- compuestas
1, record 2, Spanish, compuestas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- composáceas 2, record 2, Spanish, compos%C3%A1ceas
feminine noun, plural
- compósitas 2, record 2, Spanish, comp%C3%B3sitas
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Familia que agrupa fanerógamas dicotiledóneas, caracterizadas por sus inflorescencias que forman capítulos con frutos en aquenios. 3, record 2, Spanish, - compuestas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Card Games
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pit boss
1, record 3, English, pit%20boss
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- inspector 2, record 3, English, inspector
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who supervises all the games and casino personnel associated with a pit during a particular work shift. 3, record 3, English, - pit%20boss
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pit bosses are in place to watch for cheating, settle disputes, and give comps to big bettors. 3, record 3, English, - pit%20boss
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inspector/Pit Boss: supervises the Dealers, enforces procedures, and is answerable to the games manager. 2, record 3, English, - pit%20boss
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Jeux de cartes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur
1, record 3, French, inspecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice 1, record 3, French, inspectrice
correct, feminine noun
- contremaître 1, record 3, French, contrema%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
- contremaîtresse 1, record 3, French, contrema%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspecteur/Contremaître : supervise les croupiers, impose les procédures et se rapporte au gérant des jeux de hasard. 1, record 3, French, - inspecteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos de azar
- Juego de cartas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- jefe del centro de acción
1, record 3, Spanish, jefe%20del%20centro%20de%20acci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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