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Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Testing and Debugging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- negative testing
1, record 1, English, negative%20testing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Negative testing ensures that your application can gracefully handle invalid input or unexpected user behavior. For example, if a user tries to type a letter in a numeric field, the correct behavior ... would be to display [an error] message. The purpose of negative testing is to detect such situations and prevent applications from crashing. Also, negative testing helps you improve the quality of your application and find its weak points. 2, record 1, English, - negative%20testing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Negative testing is performed to ensure that the product or application under test does not fail when an unexpected input is given. The purpose of negative testing is to break the system and to verify the application response during unintentional inputs. 3, record 1, English, - negative%20testing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Test et débogage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test négatif
1, record 1, French, test%20n%C3%A9gatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
- Water Collection (Water supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- open water supply
1, record 2, English, open%20water%20supply
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural or artificial water points (as rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.) from where it is possible to draw water for firefighting purposes. 2, record 2, English, - open%20water%20supply
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Research shows that in the event of a fire people living in rural areas face a higher risk of fatality and losing property than their urban counterparts... The following points need to be considered in order to limit the chance of fire and reduce the possible loss should a fire break out : Make sure your property is identifiable. Rural numbering is invaluable to assist in a quick response by emergency vehicles... Ensure you have adequate water supply close by for firefighting purposes. Signpost your water supplies just in case they’re needed to extinguish your neighbour's fire. Make sure portable pumps can be located within 7 meters of an open water supply. 1, record 2, English, - open%20water%20supply
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
- Captage des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'eau non aménagé
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27eau%20non%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sources d'eau naturelles ou artificielles à l'air libre, tels étangs, lacs, rivières, etc. d'où l'eau peut être puisée directement à des fins de lutte contre les incendies. 1, record 2, French, - point%20d%27eau%20non%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios de lucha contra incendios
- Captación de agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesto abierto de agua
1, record 2, Spanish, puesto%20abierto%20de%20agua
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Track and Field
- Cycling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spurt
1, record 3, English, spurt
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- burst of speed 2, record 3, English, burst%20of%20speed
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sudden, brief burst of energy, increased activity, etc., as near the end of a race. 3, record 3, English, - spurt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To improve your position during a race or to "drop" your rivals from contact, it is necessary to make "spurts" of increased pace to pass and break away... It is most advantageous to pass or break away on the straightaways, but if you want to ensure a surprise, you may spurt on the bends. 4, record 3, English, - spurt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Riley’s spurt stratified the pack, as defending champion David Kimani and Villanova’s Adrian Blinoce were the only runners to cover the move. 5, record 3, English, - spurt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
- Cyclisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- démarrage
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9marrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pointe de vitesse 2, record 3, French, pointe%20de%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'athlète qui veut brusquement changer de vitesse effectue un démarrage [...] Ce démarrage se produit soit au moment du départ, soit pendant la course lorsqu'il est nécessaire de lâcher un adversaire, d'amorcer le sprint final. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A 300m de l'arrivée, Gebresselassie place un démarrage foudroyant et s'élance dans un sprint digne d'un coureur de 1500m. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La pointe de vitesse ça se fait toujours dans les derniers 20 metres. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9marrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Atletismo
- Ciclismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- demarraje
1, record 3, Spanish, demarraje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aceleración repentina en busca de la escapada. 1, record 3, Spanish, - demarraje
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
- Group Dynamics
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- meeting leader
1, record 4, English, meeting%20leader
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- leader of the meeting 2, record 4, English, leader%20of%20the%20meeting
correct
- session leader 3, record 4, English, session%20leader
correct
- leader of the session 4, record 4, English, leader%20of%20the%20session
correct
- leader 5, record 4, English, leader
correct
- animateur 6, record 4, English, animateur
correct, less frequent
- meeting conductor 3, record 4, English, meeting%20conductor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the leader is responsible for co-ordinating the various elements of the group discussion to ensure that... the discussion doesn’t break down into an exchange of ignorance or a "bull session". 7, record 4, English, - meeting%20leader
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The leader is the person who guides the discussion. He is not necessarily an expert in the subject ... It is important to remember that leadership is a role that a trained participant temporarily accepts. ... Most discussion groups rotate leadership in order to develop a broad base of competent leadership.... 8, record 4, English, - meeting%20leader
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animateur: reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education. 9, record 4, English, - meeting%20leader
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'animation des réunions
- Dynamique des groupes
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- animateur de réunions
1, record 4, French, animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- animatrice de réunions 2, record 4, French, animatrice%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
correct, feminine noun
- animateur de réunion 3, record 4, French, animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9union
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice de réunion 2, record 4, French, animatrice%20de%20r%C3%A9union
correct, feminine noun
- animateur de séance 4, record 4, French, animateur%20de%20s%C3%A9ance
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice de séance 2, record 4, French, animatrice%20de%20s%C3%A9ance
correct, feminine noun
- animateur 5, record 4, French, animateur
correct, masculine noun
- animatrice 6, record 4, French, animatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animateur : Nom moderne donné au responsable conducteur de réunions ou de groupes qui emploie des méthodes actives dont l'essentiel consiste à remplacer l'information directe (du type présidentiel ou magistral) par l'éveil et l'utilisation de l'énergie même du groupe. Par là il est l'agent de l'autoformation du groupe. On dit aussi qu'il est catalyseur des énergies latentes et de la productivité du groupe [...] 1, record 4, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rôle de l'animateur [...] n'est ni d'informer, ni de recueillir des informations. [,,,] Son rôle est de faire travailler un groupe en vue de le faire progresser. 7, record 4, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'animateur est celui qui donne vie à la réunion, il se distingue à ce titre de l'instigateur ou de l'organisateur. Dans un ensemble itératif de réunions, l'animateur n'est pas nécessairement le même pour chaque partie. Il peut même y avoir changement au cours d'une même réunion. 7, record 4, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On a exclu la notion de conduite de réunions et de conducteur. L'animateur est un homme qui joue une fonction de coordination et de facilitation primordiale, mais ce n'est pas nécessairement lui qui enrichit au niveau des idées. 7, record 4, French, - animateur%20de%20r%C3%A9unions
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas de liderazgo (Reuniones)
- Dinámica de grupos
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- animador
1, record 4, Spanish, animador
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que promueve y administra programas educativos o socio-culturales. 1, record 4, Spanish, - animador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Thermal Insulation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- injected foam
1, record 5, English, injected%20foam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The material most commonly chosen for insulating around windows is injected foam. Injected foam has the advantage of providing good thermal resistance and resistance to the passage of air and water vapour, thus allowing installation in one stage using a single product... However, the foam has to be applied with great care, because the pressure created by overfilling may distort the frame and cause the window to jam or the glass to break. Care must also be taken to ensure that the foam used is compatible with the materials with which it is in contact, such as the window frame and caulking products. 1, record 5, English, - injected%20foam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Isolation thermique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mousse à injecter
1, record 5, French, mousse%20%C3%A0%20injecter
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mousse injectée 2, record 5, French, mousse%20inject%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau introduit par injection dans un mur creux ou un panneau composite, la réaction chimique a lieu après l'injection. 3, record 5, French, - mousse%20%C3%A0%20injecter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise généralement de la mousse à injecter pour isoler l'espace de calage des fenêtres. La mousse à injecter a l'avantage de fournir une bonne résistance thermique ainsi qu'une bonne résistance au mouvement de l'air et de la vapeur d'eau, ce qui permet une installation en une seule étape, ne nécessitant qu'un seul produit [...] Toutefois, la mousse doit être mise en place avec beaucoup de soin puisque la pression créée par un remplissage excessif peut faire gauchir le cadre et bloquer la fenêtre ou briser le vitrage. De plus, on doit s'assurer que la mousse utilisée est compatible avec les matériaux avec lesquels elle est en contact, tels que le cadre de la fenêtre et les produits de calfeutrage. 1, record 5, French, - mousse%20%C3%A0%20injecter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mousses à projeter. Les mousses de polyuréthane sont aussi proposées sous forme liquide, en récipients ou en bombes aérosols, pour injection ou projection sous pression : leur expansion en mousse et leur polymérisation s'effectuent au contact de l'air; on les utilise en calfeutrement de joints et de passages de canalisations ainsi qu'en isolation par injection dans des emplacements difficiles d'accès. 4, record 5, French, - mousse%20%C3%A0%20injecter
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Cotton Industry
- Textile Packaging
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cotton bale
1, record 6, English, cotton%20bale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cotton bales vary much in size and weight. 2, record 6, English, - cotton%20bale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cotton bale packaging ... Langston ... has been a key player in developing the standards for cotton bale covering. Half bags and sheets are produced in woven polypropylene and meet full bale packaging specifications. Cotton-Tainers, spiral-sewn bags produced in woven polypropylene or burlap ... . 3, record 6, English, - cotton%20bale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Moisture Measurement of the Cotton Bale. Measurement of the moisture in cotton bales can be used to control regain to optimise the addition of moisture to the lint. This can ensure that enough moisture is added to the bale to "kill" it and thus not only minimise the power required to press the bale, but also ensure that the bale is not so dry as to cause the bale bands to break-an important cost for the ginning industry.... 4, record 6, English, - cotton%20bale
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie cotonnière
- Emballages textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balle de coton
1, record 6, French, balle%20de%20coton
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balles de coton. Mise en balles: Le coton égrené est comprimé et empaqueté dans une toile de jute cerclée de fer. Ces paquets appelés balles pèsent de 180 à 340 kg suivant le pays producteurs. 2, record 6, French, - balle%20de%20coton
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Balle. Gros paquet de marchandises généralement enveloppé de toile et lié de cordes. - Sac. Faire, défaire une balle de coton. 3, record 6, French, - balle%20de%20coton
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-03-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bull session
1, record 7, English, bull%20session
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an informal discursive group discussion (evening bull sessions where the talk moved roughly from women to football and back again). 2, record 7, English, - bull%20session
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the leader is responsible for co-ordinating the various elements of the group discussion to ensure that the objectives are achieved and that the discussion doesn’t break down into an exchange of ignorance or a "bull session". 3, record 7, English, - bull%20session
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- discussion à bâtons rompus
1, record 7, French, discussion%20%C3%A0%20b%C3%A2tons%20rompus
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faire quelque chose à bâtons rompus, d'une manière non suivie. 2, record 7, French, - discussion%20%C3%A0%20b%C3%A2tons%20rompus
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ensure the break is on 1, record 8, English, ensure%20the%20break%20is%20on
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- check the brake is on 1, record 8, English, check%20the%20brake%20is%20on
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vérifier que le frein est serré 1, record 8, French, v%C3%A9rifier%20que%20le%20frein%20est%20serr%C3%A9
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 1994-12-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- composting chamber
1, record 9, English, composting%20chamber
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Sun-Mar" three chamber system... The composting chamber. "Sun-Mar" engineers found that the ideal conditions for fast, odorless composting could only be provided in a rotating drum,(we call it the Bio-drum). The Bio-drum is uniquely able to keep the compost completely oxygenated, mixed, moist and warm, and so provide perfect conditions for fast, aerobic(and therefore odorless) composting. Waste enters the composting drum through an entry port located in the top of the Bio-drum. By turning the handle on the front of the unit, the drum rotates, and the compost tumbles,(assisted by a mixing baffle) thereby thoroughly and completely oxygenating and mixing every part of the compost. The Bio-drum is fitted with a door which closes automatically to keep the waste inside as the drum rotates. After turning, a lock automatically maintains the Bio-drum in a top dead centre position ready to receive new material. To ensure that the compost cannot get saturated, a screen at the rear of the drum filters any excess liquid directly into the evaporating chamber. At the same time, by protecting the compost from direct heat, the Bio-drum keeps the compost uniformly moist. Lastly, the Bio-drum has the volume to hold the necessary mass of material to retain the natural heat developed in the core of the compost. Insulation on the outside of the drum prevents heat loss. The warm, moist, oxygen rich conditions in the Bio-drum allow the microbes to quickly break down the waste into its essential minerals. When the drum gets 2/3 full, some compost is extracted into the finishing drawer. This is done simply by pulling the drum lock, and rotating the drum backwards. Now, the drum door remains open, and compost falls into the second chamber;-the compost finishing drawer. 1, record 9, English, - composting%20chamber
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- compartiment à compostage
1, record 9, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à trois compartiments «Sun-Mar». [...] Le compartiment à compostage. Les ingénieurs «Sun-Mar» ont découvert que les conditions idéales d'une décomposition rapide et inodore ne peuvent être assurées que dans un tambour rotatif (que nous appelons tambour «Bio-drum»), dans lequel il est possible d'oxygéner et de mélanger le compost complètement et de le maintenir humide et chaud. Les déchets entrent dans la partie supérieure du Bio-drum. En tournant la manivelle du tambour, située sur le devant du cabinet, le compost culbute (action favorisée par la plaque de mélange). Ce culbutage permet l'oxygénation et le mélange complet de la matière à composter. Le tambour est muni d'une porte qui se ferme automatiquement pour retenir les déchets pendant la rotation du tambour. Par la suite, un verrou maintient automatiquement le tambour Bio-drum en position pour accepter d'autres déchets. Pour éviter la saturation du compost, une grille est située à l'arrière du tambour qui filtre et dirige vers l'aire d'évaporation tout liquide excédentaire. En protégeant le compost contre la chaleur directe, le Bio-drum maintient également un degré uniforme d'humidité. En dernier lieu, le Bio-drum peut contenir la masse nécessaire à conserver la chaleur naturelle développée au centre du compost. L'isolation à l'extérieur du tambour évite la perte de chaleur vers l'extérieur. Quand celui-ci est rempli aux 2/3, on transfère une partie du compost dans le tiroir de finition. À cette fin, il suffit de tirer le verrou du tambour et de tourner celui-ci dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d'une montre. Maintenant, la porte du tambour reste ouverte et le compost tombe dans le tiroir de finition. 1, record 9, French, - compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-06-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- let the manager manage
1, record 10, English, let%20the%20manager%20manage
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raison d’être for increased managerial autonomy in the public service is to improve the way organizations are managed and, hence, improve their performance. The idea is not new-it was first institutionalized in the Glassco plea to "let the manager manage. "The fundamental principle is to ensure managers have enough autonomy so that they can break with the traditional bureaucratic model, as necessary, and move to adopt more suitable management solutions. 1, record 10, English, - let%20the%20manager%20manage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- laisser le gestionnaire gérer
1, record 10, French, laisser%20le%20gestionnaire%20g%C3%A9rer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'autonomie de gestion à la fonction publique doit être accrue afin d'améliorer la façon dont les organisations sont gérées et, par conséquent, leur rendement. L'idée n'est pas nouvelle; elle a déjà été institutionnalisée dans le plaidoyer de la Commission Glassco de «laisser le gestionnaire gérer». Le principe fondamental consiste à s'assurer que les gestionnaires ont suffisamment d'autonomie pour s'éloigner du modèle bureaucratique traditionnel, au besoin, et adopter des solutions de gestion plus appropriées. 1, record 10, French, - laisser%20le%20gestionnaire%20g%C3%A9rer
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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