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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- holding
1, record 1, English, holding
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[What does one] mean by holding? In psychology, the term has a specific meaning. It describes the way another person, often an authority figure, contains and interprets what's happening in times of uncertainty. Containing refers to the ability to soothe distress and interpreting to the ability to help others make sense of a confusing predicament. Think of a CEO [chief executive officer] who, in a severe downturn, reassures employees that the company has the resources to weather the storm and most jobs will be protected, helps them interpret revenue data, and gives clear directions about what must be done to service existing clients and develop new business. 1, record 1, English, - holding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- holding
1, record 1, French, holding
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le concept de holding que nous pouvons définir comme un environnement suffisamment sécurisant sur le plan émotionnel pour contenir les désorganisations passagères de l'enfant. 1, record 1, French, - holding
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ecological study
1, record 2, English, ecological%20study
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ecologic study 2, record 2, English, ecologic%20study
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecological studies measure variables at the level of populations(countries, provinces, etc.) rather than individuals. They are the appropriate design for studying the effect of a variable that acts at the population level, such as climate, an economic downturn, or the shortage of physicians. Like a survey, they can be descriptive or analytic. 3, record 2, English, - ecological%20study
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étude écologique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les études écologiques mesurent les variables au niveau de populations entières (pays, provinces) plutôt qu'au niveau individuel. Il s'agit du plan approprié pour étudier l'effet d'une variable qui agit sur l'ensemble de la population, comme le climat, un ralentissement économique ou une pénurie de médecins. Comme les enquêtes, ces études peuvent être descriptives ou analytiques. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9cologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- all-time low 1, record 3, English, all%2Dtime%20low
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- historic low 2, record 3, English, historic%20low
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hog prices are at historic lows due to a cyclical downturn. 2, record 3, English, - all%2Dtime%20low
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plus bas niveau historique
1, record 3, French, plus%20bas%20niveau%20historique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- creux historique 2, record 3, French, creux%20historique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les prix des porcs ont touché un creux historique à cause d'une régression cyclique. 2, record 3, French, - plus%20bas%20niveau%20historique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sustainable revenue
1, record 4, English, sustainable%20revenue
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sustainable revenue is a great thing because it makes a business more durable by positioning it to more easily weather difficult external circumstances such as an economic downturn. 1, record 4, English, - sustainable%20revenue
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- revenu durable
1, record 4, French, revenu%20durable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-04-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Sociology of Work
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- glass cliff
1, record 5, English, glass%20cliff
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A glass cliff refers to the fact that women are commonly promoted to leadership roles in certain industries during times of crisis or downturn and are, therefore, set up for failure. 2, record 5, English, - glass%20cliff
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sociologie du travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- falaise de verre
1, record 5, French, falaise%20de%20verre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le concept de «falaise de verre» renvoie à la tendance de nommer des femmes à des postes de pouvoir au sein d'organisations qui vacillent. Une pratique qui place ces nouvelles leaders dans une situation où le risque d'échouer est élevé et où la responsabilité des mauvaises décisions prises par leurs prédécesseurs tend à leur être imputée. 2, record 5, French, - falaise%20de%20verre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- National and International Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Community Adjustment Fund
1, record 6, English, Community%20Adjustment%20Fund
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CAF 1, record 6, English, CAF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Community Adjustment Fund(CAF) was a two-year $1. 0 billion economic stimulus measure announced as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan in 2009. CAF was designed to act quickly to help minimize the impacts of the global economic downturn by creating employment opportunities. 2, record 6, English, - Community%20Adjustment%20Fund
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'adaptation des collectivités
1, record 6, French, Fonds%20d%27adaptation%20des%20collectivit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FAC 1, record 6, French, FAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds d'adaptation des collectivités (FAC) était une mesure de stimulation économique de 1 milliard de dollars échelonnée sur deux ans, annoncée dans le Plan d'action économique du gouvernement du Canada en 2009. Le FAC avait pour but d'atténuer rapidement les conséquences de la crise économique mondiale en créant des possibilités d'emplois. 2, record 6, French, - Fonds%20d%27adaptation%20des%20collectivit%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
- Labour and Employment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility
1, record 7, English, Large%20Employer%20Emergency%20Financing%20Facility
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- LEEFF 2, record 7, English, LEEFF
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility(LEEFF) to provide bridge financing to Canada's largest employers, whose needs during the pandemic are not being met through conventional financing, in order to keep their operations going. The objective of this support is to help protect Canadian jobs, help Canadian businesses weather the current economic downturn, and avoid bankruptcies of otherwise viable firms where possible. 3, record 7, English, - Large%20Employer%20Emergency%20Financing%20Facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Finances
- Travail et emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Crédit d'urgence pour les grands employeurs
1, record 7, French, Cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27urgence%20pour%20les%20grands%20employeurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CUGE 2, record 7, French, CUGE
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Crédit d'urgence pour les grands employeurs (CUGE) [...] offrira un financement de transition aux plus grands employeurs du Canada dont les besoins financiers durant la pandémie ne peuvent être comblés par les mécanismes conventionnels. Le CUGE contribuera alors à faire en sorte que ces employeurs puissent poursuivre leurs activités. L'objectif de cette nouvelle mesure est de protéger les emplois au Canada, d'aider les entreprises canadiennes à composer avec le ralentissement économique en cours et d'éviter, lorsque possible, la faillite d'entreprises qui seraient viables sur le plan économique dans d'autres circonstances. 3, record 7, French, - Cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27urgence%20pour%20les%20grands%20employeurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Finanzas
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Crédito de Emergencia para Grandes Empleadores
1, record 7, Spanish, Cr%C3%A9dito%20de%20Emergencia%20para%20Grandes%20Empleadores
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-02-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Economic History
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Trente Glorieuses
1, record 8, English, Trente%20Glorieuses
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Glorious Thirty 1, record 8, English, Glorious%20Thirty
correct, plural
- thirty glorious years 2, record 8, English, thirty%20glorious%20years
correct, plural
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In France the name given to this period of growth, prosperity and abrupt social change was "les trente glorieuses"-that is to say, the thirty glorious years between 1945 and 1975, or more accurately, between the liberation of France in 1944 to the economic downturn triggered by the oil crisis(crise pétrolière) of 1973. 2, record 8, English, - Trente%20Glorieuses
Record 8, Key term(s)
- 30 glorious years
- Glorious 30
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Histoire de l'économique
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Trente Glorieuses
1, record 8, French, Trente%20Glorieuses
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période de prospérité économique et de changements sociaux qu'a connue la France et la plupart des pays européens entre 1945 et 1975 ou, plus précisément, entre 1944 (libération de la France à la fin de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale) et 1973 (crise pétrolière). 2, record 8, French, - Trente%20Glorieuses
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trente Glorieuses : D'abord écrite en minuscules et souvent assortie de guillemets, cette expression, de nos jours, s'écrit généralement sans guillemets et avec des majuscules initiales. 2, record 8, French, - Trente%20Glorieuses
Record 8, Key term(s)
- 30 Glorieuses
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-02-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- downturn of the stock cycle 1, record 9, English, downturn%20of%20the%20stock%20cycle
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
downturn of the stock cycle : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 9, English, - downturn%20of%20the%20stock%20cycle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- renversement du cycle des stocks
1, record 9, French, renversement%20du%20cycle%20des%20stocks
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renversement du cycle des stocks : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 9, French, - renversement%20du%20cycle%20des%20stocks
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-01-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Econometrics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cumulative downturn in activity 1, record 10, English, cumulative%20downturn%20in%20activity
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cumulative downturn in activity : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 10, English, - cumulative%20downturn%20in%20activity
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Économétrie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- processus de récession cumulative
1, record 10, French, processus%20de%20r%C3%A9cession%20cumulative
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
processus de récession cumulative : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 10, French, - processus%20de%20r%C3%A9cession%20cumulative
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2017-01-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Economic Fluctuations
- National and International Economics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- downturn
1, record 11, English, downturn
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- economic downturn 2, record 11, English, economic%20downturn
correct
- slowdown 3, record 11, English, slowdown
correct
- economic slowdown 4, record 11, English, economic%20slowdown
correct
- deceleration 5, record 11, English, deceleration
correct
- economic deceleration 6, record 11, English, economic%20deceleration
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A period of slow economic growth, especially one that follows a period of robust growth. 7, record 11, English, - downturn
Record 11, Key term(s)
- slow-down
- economic slow-down
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fluctuations économiques
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ralentissement
1, record 11, French, ralentissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- ralentissement économique 2, record 11, French, ralentissement%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun
- ralentissement de l'économie 3, record 11, French, ralentissement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct, masculine noun
- ralentissement de l'activité économique 4, record 11, French, ralentissement%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun
- relâchement 5, record 11, French, rel%C3%A2chement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution du rythme de croissance de l'activité économique. 5, record 11, French, - ralentissement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ralentissement de l'activité économique : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 6, record 11, French, - ralentissement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fluctuaciones económicas
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- disminución de la actividad económica
1, record 11, Spanish, disminuci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20actividad%20econ%C3%B3mica
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2016-11-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Management Theory
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sociocracy
1, record 12, English, sociocracy
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- dynamic governance 1, record 12, English, dynamic%20governance
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sociocracy, or dynamic governance, is an organizational structure developed by Gerard Endenburg, a Quaker born in the Netherlands who was the CEO [chief executive officer] of Endenburg Elektrotechniek during a downturn. Sociocracy provides a non-authoritarian organizational structure that empowers people to make decisions within their domains, and fosters trust and effective decision-making. Sociocracy organizes participants in circles, has feedback loops and uses consent(not consensus) decision-making. 1, record 12, English, - sociocracy
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Théories de la gestion
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sociocratie
1, record 12, French, sociocratie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Government Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- National Youth Participation Requirement
1, record 13, English, National%20Youth%20Participation%20Requirement
correct, Australia
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Australia. Young males were the hardest hit during the downturn, and this has been associated to some degree with the collapse in the availability of apprenticeships. The adult employment rate grew in some cases at the same rate as the youth employment rate declined. Australia put a strong focus on activation and created a National Youth Participation Requirement with an entitlement to training through 24 years of age. 1, record 13, English, - National%20Youth%20Participation%20Requirement
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Exigence nationale de participation des jeunes
1, record 13, French, Exigence%20nationale%20de%20participation%20des%20jeunes
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2013-10-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- National and International Economics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- safeguard the economy
1, record 14, English, safeguard%20the%20economy
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the downturn, our Government's Economic Action Plan took the steps necessary to safeguard our economy. It protected Canadian jobs. It invested in infrastructure and productivity... 1, record 14, English, - safeguard%20the%20economy
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- protéger l'économie
1, record 14, French, prot%C3%A9ger%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant le ralentissement, le Plan d’action économique de notre gouvernement nous a permis de prendre les mesures nécessaires pour protéger notre économie. Il a protégé les emplois canadiens. Il a investi dans l’infrastructure et la productivité [...] 1, record 14, French, - prot%C3%A9ger%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- leaner government
1, record 15, English, leaner%20government
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In periods of economic downturn and fiscal pressure, governments have often resorted to cutting or freezing operational budgets and, in some cases, budgets for services and transfers, forcing ministries and other public agencies to find savings. Such measures are sometimes driven by political as well as economic pressures, with calls for smaller, leaner government. 2, record 15, English, - leaner%20government
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- administration publique moins lourde
1, record 15, French, administration%20publique%20moins%20lourde
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- appareil gouvernemental moins lourd 2, record 15, French, appareil%20gouvernemental%20moins%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De fait, il n'existe pas d'autre moyen de financer un système de protection sociale efficace que de taxer massivement l'ensemble de l'échelle de revenus. Le Canada et les États-Unis, attachés à une administration publique moins lourde, sont d'autant plus tributaires de leurs régimes d'imposition progressifs pour poursuivre les objectifs d'équité [...] 3, record 15, French, - administration%20publique%20moins%20lourde
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Economic Conditions and Forecasting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- single-digit growth
1, record 16, English, single%2Ddigit%20growth
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taking into account the economic downturn and the September 11 events, IDC expects the 2001 global software market to grow 6. 2% in 2001, down from its original forecast of 12%. It will be the first time in history that this industry experiences single-digit growth. 1, record 16, English, - single%2Ddigit%20growth
Record 16, Key term(s)
- single digit growth
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- croissance inférieure à 10 %
1, record 16, French, croissance%20inf%C3%A9rieure%20%C3%A0%2010%20%25
proposal, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- croissance à un chiffre 1, record 16, French, croissance%20%C3%A0%20un%20chiffre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2012-06-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- market downturn
1, record 17, English, market%20downturn
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- downturn 2, record 17, English, downturn
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The shift of [a] stock market cycle from rising to falling. 3, record 17, English, - market%20downturn
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the stock market is in a downturn when it changes from a bull to a bear market. 3, record 17, English, - market%20downturn
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- repli
1, record 17, French, repli
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- iniciación de la fase descendente
1, record 17, Spanish, iniciaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20fase%20descendente
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Types of Industrial Operations
- Commercial Establishments
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- small business
1, record 18, English, small%20business
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- small sized firm 2, record 18, English, small%20sized%20firm
correct
- small corporate entity 3, record 18, English, small%20corporate%20entity
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It was in industry that the downturn in investment spending was the most marked, particularly among medium and small sized firms, with investment in machinery and equipment hit hardest. 2, record 18, English, - small%20business
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For stylistic reasons, authors sometimes use "small enterprise" or "small firm" instead of "small business". The term "small business" is usually defined in terms of gross sales and sometimes in terms of the number of employees, according to the criteria of the federal or provincial program or activity concerned. 4, record 18, English, - small%20business
Record 18, Key term(s)
- small-sized firm
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Types d'exploitation industrielle
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- petite entreprise
1, record 18, French, petite%20entreprise
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est dans l'industrie que la compression des investissements s'est le plus fait sentir, particulièrement parmi les petites et moyennes entreprises qui ont pour ainsi dire sabré dans leurs dépenses en machinerie et en équipement. 2, record 18, French, - petite%20entreprise
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2011-06-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
- Racquet Sports
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- performance
1, record 19, English, performance
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The output of an object (e.g. racquet) or a person, measured either scientifically or subjectively. 2, record 19, English, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
His performances had taken a downturn in the first six months of the year. 3, record 19, English, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Racquet] delivers classic performance in a new widebody racquet that delivers pinpoint accuracy and superb touch. 4, record 19, English, - performance
Record 19, Key term(s)
- showing
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
- Sports de raquette
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- performance
1, record 19, French, performance
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- rendement 2, record 19, French, rendement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résultat(s) fourni(s) par une chose ou obtenu(s) par un athlète et qui se mesure(nt) scientifiquement ou subjectivement. 3, record 19, French, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si on parle d'une raquette de tennis, par exemple, on peut dire qu'elle donne son plein rendement. 4, record 19, French, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour établir les «têtes de série», on se base sur le classement des joueurs selon leurs performances dans les épreuves officielles. 3, record 19, French, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à ses performances exceptionnelles, il loge maintenant au 103e rang du Classement ATP en simple et au 40e échelon du double. 5, record 19, French, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Avec sa zone de centrage trois fois et demi plus grande que celle d'un tamis normal, [la raquette] offrait un bien meilleur rendement. 6, record 19, French, - performance
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 OBS
On parle de «performance» lorsqu'il s'agit d'exploits ou de réussites accomplis par un athlète, et de «rendement» quand il s'agit d'une chose ou, dans le cas d'un athlète, de résultats autres que sportifs. Une performance se chiffre en temps ou en distance, en résultats comptabilisés ou qualifiés. Un rendement se mesure par rapport à une norme. 3, record 19, French, - performance
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- rendimiento
1, record 19, Spanish, rendimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término relacionado: superar. 2, record 19, Spanish, - rendimiento
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] cuando un jugador comete doble falta, para su desgracia, salvo que ya sea muy veterano, disminuye su rendimiento posterior en los demás golpes, baja automáticamente su nivel de juego. 1, record 19, Spanish, - rendimiento
Record 20 - internal organization data 2010-07-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Investment
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- take a nose dive
1, record 20, English, take%20a%20nose%20dive
correct, familiar
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Growth in FDI [foreign direct investment] inflows to Morocco has widely fluctuated since 1996, and in 2002 it took a nose dive, from $2. 9 billion in 2001 to $533 million in 2002. The downturn in 2002 was a return to the normal level after an exceptionnaly large acquisition in the telecommunications sector in 2001. 2, record 20, English, - take%20a%20nose%20dive
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Investissements et placements
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- piquer du nez
1, record 20, French, piquer%20du%20nez
correct, familiar
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis 1996, les entrées d'IED [investissement étranger direct] au Maroc connaissent une croissance largement fluctuante. Elles ont brusquement piqué du nez en 2002, les sommes étant passé de 2,9 milliards de dollars en 2001 à 533 millions de dollars en 2002. Le repli de 2002 résulte d'un retour à la normale, suivant une acquisition exceptionnellement importante dans le secteur des télécommunications en 2001. 2, record 20, French, - piquer%20du%20nez
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2007-10-17
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- poor employee performance
1, record 21, English, poor%20employee%20performance
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Termination ends the employment of an employee or group of employees. Layoff and recall, disciplinary action, and firing are employer-initiated actions in response to such factors as a downturn in the economy, job obsolescence, poor employee performance or insubordination, restructuring and mergers of organizations. 2, record 21, English, - poor%20employee%20performance
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- faible rendement d'un employé
1, record 21, French, faible%20rendement%20d%27un%20employ%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-08-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Production (Economics)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- capacity surplus 1, record 22, English, capacity%20surplus
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The recessions didn’t start in a typical fashion. No capacity surplus preceded this downturn. 1, record 22, English, - capacity%20surplus
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Production (Économie)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- surutilisation des capacités
1, record 22, French, surutilisation%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s
proposal, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- suremploi des capacités 1, record 22, French, suremploi%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capacity slack = sous-emploi des capacités : extrait du Glossaire économique et reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'OCDE. 2, record 22, French, - surutilisation%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- downturn of the nuclear arms race
1, record 23, English, downturn%20of%20the%20nuclear%20arms%20race
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- ralentissement de la course aux armements nucléaires
1, record 23, French, ralentissement%20de%20la%20course%20aux%20armements%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 23, French, - ralentissement%20de%20la%20course%20aux%20armements%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2000-04-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Foreign Trade
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- global competition
1, record 24, English, global%20competition
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To help Canadians cope with the economic downturn and adapt to global competition, we took firm action in the February 1992 budget and the December statement. 1, record 24, English, - global%20competition
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Commerce extérieur
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- concurrence mondiale
1, record 24, French, concurrence%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour aider les Canadiens à faire face au ralentissement de l'économie et à s'adapter à la concurrence mondiale, nous avons pris des mesures déterminées dans le budget de février 1992 et dans l'exposé de décembre dernier. 1, record 24, French, - concurrence%20mondiale
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Comercio exterior
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- competencia mundial
1, record 24, Spanish, competencia%20mundial
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1998-04-30
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- temporary downturn
1, record 25, English, temporary%20downturn
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- ralentissement temporaire de l'économie
1, record 25, French, ralentissement%20temporaire%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- procyclical
1, record 26, English, procyclical
correct, adjective
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- pro-cyclical 2, record 26, English, pro%2Dcyclical
adjective
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During an economic downturn, the results of the formula set in the Unemployment Insurance Act for the premiun rate are pro-cyclical. 2, record 26, English, - procyclical
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- procyclique
1, record 26, French, procyclique
correct, adjective
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On dira de cette formule qu'elle a des effets procycliques. 2, record 26, French, - procyclique
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1997-05-15
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Federalism
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- stabilization payment
1, record 27, English, stabilization%20payment
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Now that inflation is low and stable, even a minor economic downturn can result in a decline in a province's revenues and thus result in a stabilization payment. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 2, record 27, English, - stabilization%20payment
Record 27, Key term(s)
- stabilisation payment
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Fédéralisme
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- paiement de stabilisation
1, record 27, French, paiement%20de%20stabilisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vu que le taux d'inflation est faible et stable, le moindre ralentissement économique peut entraîner une diminution des recettes d'une province et, ainsi, nécessiter le versement d'un paiement de stabilisation. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 2, record 27, French, - paiement%20de%20stabilisation
Record 27, Key term(s)
- payement de stabilisation
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1997-04-11
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- cyclical downturn
1, record 28, English, cyclical%20downturn
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- ralentissement cyclique
1, record 28, French, ralentissement%20cyclique
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- régression cyclique 1, record 28, French, r%C3%A9gression%20cyclique
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1993-10-12
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- firm action
1, record 29, English, firm%20action
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To help Canadians cope with economic downturn and adapt to global competition, we took firm action in the February 1992 budget and the December statement. 1, record 29, English, - firm%20action
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- mesure déterminée
1, record 29, French, mesure%20d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour aider les Canadiens à faire face au ralentissement de l'économie et à s'adapter à la concurrence mondiale, nous avons pris des mesures déterminées dans le budget 1992 et dans l'exposé de décembre dernier. 1, record 29, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9termin%C3%A9e
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1991-10-28
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Stock Exchange
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- defensive position
1, record 30, English, defensive%20position
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When an individual feels the market has reached too high a point for further common stock investment, then a change to a more defensive position is warranted. To accomplish this change, long term bonds and/or preferred stocks are substituted for common stocks. This change will ensure that very little dollar value of the portfolio will be lost if a downturn in the stock market should occur. 2, record 30, English, - defensive%20position
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Bourse
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- position défensive
1, record 30, French, position%20d%C3%A9fensive
correct, feminine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'on sent que le marché a atteint un niveau trop élevé pour faire de nouveaux placements en actions ordinaires, il est justifié de procéder à des opérations en vue de prendre une position plus défensive. Pour ce faire, on remplace les actions ordinaires par des obligations à long terme ou par des actions privilégiées. Ceci permet de réduire au maximum les pertes que l'on subirait sur le portefeuille s'il se produisait une baisse des cours. 2, record 30, French, - position%20d%C3%A9fensive
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1987-01-01
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Economic Fluctuations
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- cyclical downturn 1, record 31, English, cyclical%20downturn
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Fluctuations économiques
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- repli conjoncturel
1, record 31, French, repli%20conjoncturel
masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nouveaux mécanismes financiers permettant de faire face aux problèmes des collectivités minières, rapport Canada-Manitoba, p. 10, doc. SCIC 830-199/004, Mines 1510. 1, record 31, French, - repli%20conjoncturel
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- downturn in sales 1, record 32, English, downturn%20in%20sales
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Vente
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- fléchissement des ventes
1, record 32, French, fl%C3%A9chissement%20des%20ventes
masculine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- major investment downturn 1, record 33, English, major%20investment%20downturn
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- baisse prononcée des investissements
1, record 33, French, baisse%20prononc%C3%A9e%20des%20investissements
feminine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
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