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ESO [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Société d’entomologie du Québec
1, record 1, English, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bentomologie%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SEQ 2, record 1, English, SEQ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Filiale de Montréal de la Société entomologique de l’Ontario 3, record 1, English, Filiale%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20entomologique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOntario
former designation, correct
- ESO 3, record 1, English, ESO
former designation, correct
- ESO 3, record 1, English, ESO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Société d'entomologie du Québec
1, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27entomologie%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SEQ 2, record 1, French, SEQ
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Filiale de Montréal de la Société entomologique de l'Ontario 3, record 1, French, Filiale%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20entomologique%20de%20l%27Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESO 3, record 1, French, ESO
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESO 3, record 1, French, ESO
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société d'entomologie du Québec est une société scientifique à but non lucratif visant a promouvoir l'étude des insectes au Québec. 4, record 1, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27entomologie%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission: Promouvoir et soutenir l'intérêt et le développement de l'entomologie en matière d'éducation, de recherche et de conservation. Établir et maintenir des relations avec toute personne qui s'intéresse à l'étude des insectes ou autres arthropodes. Diffuser les connaissances entomologiques par les publications de la Société. Assurer l'établissement et le maintien d'une étroite collaboration avec tout individu ou groupe susceptible de contribuer à l'atteinte des buts de la Société. 4, record 1, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27entomologie%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Astronomy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- European Southern Observatory
1, record 2, English, European%20Southern%20Observatory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 2, English, ESO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere 2, record 2, English, European%20Organisation%20for%20Astronomical%20Research%20in%20the%20Southern%20Hemisphere
former designation, correct
- ESO 2, record 2, English, ESO
former designation, correct
- ESO 2, record 2, English, ESO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ESO, the European Southern Observatory, is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astronomers and is supported by Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, along with the host state of Chile. 3, record 2, English, - European%20Southern%20Observatory
Record 2, Key term(s)
- European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Astronomie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Observatoire Européen Austral
1, record 2, French, Observatoire%20Europ%C3%A9en%20Austral
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ESO 1, record 2, French, ESO
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Organisation européenne pour des recherches astronomiques dans l'hémisphère austral 2, record 2, French, Organisation%20europ%C3%A9enne%20pour%20des%20recherches%20astronomiques%20dans%20l%27h%C3%A9misph%C3%A8re%20austral
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESO 2, record 2, French, ESO
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESO 2, record 2, French, ESO
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ESO – l'Observatoire Européen Austral – est la première organisation intergouvernementale pour l'astronomie en Europe et l'observatoire astronomique le plus productif au monde. L'ESO met à la disposition des astronomes des installations scientifiques à la pointe du progrès. Il est soutenu par l'Allemagne, l'Autriche, la Belgique, le Brésil, le Danemark, l'Espagne, la Finlande, la France, l'Italie, les Pays-Bas, la Pologne, le Portugal, la République tchèque, le Royaume-Uni, la Suède et la Suisse. 1, record 2, French, - Observatoire%20Europ%C3%A9en%20Austral
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Security
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- explosive safety officer
1, record 3, English, explosive%20safety%20officer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 3, English, ESO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Sécurité
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- officier de la sécurité des explosifs
1, record 3, French, officier%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20explosifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OSE 1, record 3, French, OSE
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Embarkation Staff Officer
1, record 4, English, Embarkation%20Staff%20Officer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 4, English, ESO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Officier d'état-major à l'embarquement
1, record 4, French, Officier%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20%C3%A0%20l%27embarquement
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 2001-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Astronautics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Engineering Standards Office
1, record 5, English, Engineering%20Standards%20Office
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 5, English, ESO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Astronautique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des normes techniques
1, record 5, French, Bureau%20des%20normes%20techniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Astronomy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- eccentric synchronous orbit
1, record 6, English, eccentric%20synchronous%20orbit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 6, English, ESO
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Astronomie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- orbite synchrone excentrique
1, record 6, French, orbite%20synchrone%20excentrique
correct, feminine 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 2000-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Explosives Safety Officer
1, record 7, English, Explosives%20Safety%20Officer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 2, record 7, English, ESO
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Explosives Safety Officer; ESO : position title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces,(Air Command, Winnipeg). 3, record 7, English, - Explosives%20Safety%20Officer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and abbreviation may be followed by a number. 3, record 7, English, - Explosives%20Safety%20Officer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- officier - Sécurité des explosifs
1, record 7, French, officier%20%2D%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20explosifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OSE 1, record 7, French, OSE
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier - Sécurité des explosifs; OSE : titre de poste et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, French, - officier%20%2D%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20explosifs
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et l'abréviation peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 7, French, - officier%20%2D%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20explosifs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Entomological Society of Ontario
1, record 8, English, Entomological%20Society%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 2, record 8, English, ESO
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization at the University of Guelph. 3, record 8, English, - Entomological%20Society%20of%20Ontario
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Entomological Society of Ontario
1, record 8, French, Entomological%20Society%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ESO 2, record 8, French, ESO
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 8, French, - Entomological%20Society%20of%20Ontario
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-01-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Civil Engineering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Engineering Sector Office 1, record 9, English, Engineering%20Sector%20Office
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Génie civil
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du secteur du génie
1, record 9, French, Bureau%20du%20secteur%20du%20g%C3%A9nie
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Annuaire du CNRC [Conseil national de recherches du Canada] 1, record 9, French, - Bureau%20du%20secteur%20du%20g%C3%A9nie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-06-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Executive Services Office 1, record 10, English, Executive%20Services%20Office
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des services exécutifs 1, record 10, French, Bureau%20des%20services%20ex%C3%A9cutifs
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- European School of Oncology
1, record 11, English, European%20School%20of%20Oncology
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ESO 1, record 11, English, ESO
correct, Europe
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- European School of Oncology
1, record 11, French, European%20School%20of%20Oncology
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- ESO 1, record 11, French, ESO
correct, Europe
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École européenne d'oncologie n'est pas une traduction française officielle 1, record 11, French, - European%20School%20of%20Oncology
Record 11, Key term(s)
- École européenne d'oncologie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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